Paul Oakley Stovall
Latest News on Paul Oakley Stovall:
Video: AS YOU LIKE IT Musical Adaptation Gets Midwest Premiere at Writers Theatre (Nov 5, 2025)
Photos: Quintessence Theatre Group's FIRE!! (Sep 28, 2025)
AS YOU LIKE IT to be Presented at Writers Theatre This Fall (Sep 26, 2025)
Video: AS YOU LIKE IT Musical Adaptation Gets Midwest Premiere at Writers Theatre (Nov 5, 2025)
Photos: Quintessence Theatre Group's FIRE!! (Sep 28, 2025)
AS YOU LIKE IT to be Presented at Writers Theatre This Fall (Sep 26, 2025)
BIO
Stovall is an artist and activist based in Chicago. He is currently playing George Washington in the first national tour of Hamilton: An American Musical by Lin Manuel-Miranda.
Outside of entertainment, Stovall served as an press advance associate for President Obama and subsequently served as a media logistics coordinator and advance staff lead for First Lady Michelle Obama, representing the Obama administration across the nation and overseas in Sweden, Turkey, Kosovo, South Korea, Canada, Egypt, South Africa, Ghana, Ukraine, Denmark, Chile, and the UK among others.
Photos
Cast members Mark Jude Sullivan, Cynda Williams, Playwright Paul Oakley Stovall and cast members Kamal Angelo Bolden, Shanesia Davis, Bryan Terrell Clark, J. Nicole Brooks and Director Phylicia Rashad
Date:
05/04/2015
From: Photo Flash: Phylicia Rashad and the Cast of IMMEDIATE FAMILY Celebrate Opening Night at the Taper
STAGE CREDITS
Movies
Shortbus
[ 2006 ] Magnus
[ 2006 ] Magnus
Videos
Video: AS YOU LIKE IT Musical Adaptation Gets Midwest Premiere at Writers Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - 2025-11-04 20:54:30
Video: Neil Patrick Harris Stars In RENT at La Jolla Playhouse In 1997
by A.A. Cristi - 2024-12-30 17:56:00
VIDEO: Jessie Mueller, Andre De Shields, and More Sing 'Sweet Home Chicago'
by Stephi Wild - 2020-07-09 10:31:31
Video Flashback: Bryan Terrell Clark and Kamal Angelo Bolden in Center Theatre Group's IMMEDIATE FAMILY
by Stephi Wild - 2020-06-27 09:27:59
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from IMMEDIATE FAMILY, Directed by Phylicia Rashad at the Taper
by Stage Tube - 2015-05-14 18:17:18
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes with IMMEDIATE FAMILY, Helmed by Phylicia Rashad at the Taper
by Stage Tube - 2015-05-06 20:53:18
STAGE TUBE: Highlights from KC Rep's ANGELS IN AMERICA, Directed by David Cromer
by Stage Tube - 2015-02-25 16:42:11
STAGE TUBE: Trailer - Contreras, Cronin & More Set for INSPIRED 3 Benefit for Animal Rescue Orgs
by Stage Tube - 2014-01-17 21:19:48
News
Video: AS YOU LIKE IT Musical Adaptation Gets Midwest Premiere at Writers Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 5, 2025
Writers Theatre will present the Midwest premiere of As You Like It, a musical adaptation of William Shakespeare’s pastoral comedy. Watch video highlights from the show!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 5, 2025
Writers Theatre will present the Midwest premiere of As You Like It, a musical adaptation of William Shakespeare’s pastoral comedy. Watch video highlights from the show!
Photos: Quintessence Theatre Group's FIRE!!
by Gillian Blum - Sep 28, 2025
See photos for the Quintessence Theatre Group's upcoming production of FIRE!!, adapted for the stage by Marilyn Campbell-Lowe and Paul Oakley Stovall.
by Gillian Blum - Sep 28, 2025
See photos for the Quintessence Theatre Group's upcoming production of FIRE!!, adapted for the stage by Marilyn Campbell-Lowe and Paul Oakley Stovall.
AS YOU LIKE IT to be Presented at Writers Theatre This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025
Writers Theatre will continue its 2025/26 Season with a musical adaptation of William Shakespeare’s As You Like It, adapted by Shaina Taub and Laurie Woolery. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025
Writers Theatre will continue its 2025/26 Season with a musical adaptation of William Shakespeare’s As You Like It, adapted by Shaina Taub and Laurie Woolery. Learn more!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 14, 2025
by - Aug 14, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 14, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Aug 14, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 14, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: Phylicia Rashad-Directed IMMEDIATE FAMILY at Booth Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 13, 2025
Immediate Family, written by Hamilton’s Paul Oakley Stovall and directed by Tony Award–winning actress, director, and TV star Phylicia Rashad, is now being presented at Booth Playhouse. See photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 13, 2025
Immediate Family, written by Hamilton’s Paul Oakley Stovall and directed by Tony Award–winning actress, director, and TV star Phylicia Rashad, is now being presented at Booth Playhouse. See photos here!
Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On Phylicia Rashad-Directed IMMEDIATE FAMILY at Booth Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - Aug 11, 2025
What did the critics think of the new American play Immediate Family, written by Hamilton’s Paul Oakley Stovall and directed by Tony Award–winning actress, director, and TV star Phylicia Rashad?
by Joshua Wright - Aug 11, 2025
What did the critics think of the new American play Immediate Family, written by Hamilton’s Paul Oakley Stovall and directed by Tony Award–winning actress, director, and TV star Phylicia Rashad?
Review: IMMEDIATE FAMILY DEBUTS IN CHARLOTTE, NC at Booth Playhouse
by Vickie Evans - Aug 11, 2025
'Immediate Family' is a feel-good, fun-filled, “coming-to- age” drama with lots of twists and turns. It has several diverse storylines within a storyline. I loved the pace and the diversity of characters.
by Vickie Evans - Aug 11, 2025
'Immediate Family' is a feel-good, fun-filled, “coming-to- age” drama with lots of twists and turns. It has several diverse storylines within a storyline. I loved the pace and the diversity of characters.
Video: From the White House to Broadway: Paul Oakley Stovall
by Survival Jobs - Jul 31, 2025
On this week's episode of Survival Jobs, a Podcast, hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo, welcome the inspiring playwright, actor and Tony Award winning producer Paul Oakley Stovall, the author of Immediate Family, which is currently playing at Charlotte’s Booth Playhouse. Watch in this video.
by Survival Jobs - Jul 31, 2025
On this week's episode of Survival Jobs, a Podcast, hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo, welcome the inspiring playwright, actor and Tony Award winning producer Paul Oakley Stovall, the author of Immediate Family, which is currently playing at Charlotte’s Booth Playhouse. Watch in this video.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 15, 2025
by - Jul 15, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 15, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Jul 15, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 15, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: Director Phylicia Rashad and the Cast of IMMEDIATE FAMILY Meets the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 14, 2025
The new American play Immediate Family, written by Hamilton’s Paul Oakley Stovall and directed by Phylicia Rashad, will premiere in North Carolina. The cast and creative team recently met the press and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos here!
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 14, 2025
The new American play Immediate Family, written by Hamilton’s Paul Oakley Stovall and directed by Phylicia Rashad, will premiere in North Carolina. The cast and creative team recently met the press and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos here!
FIRE!! Included in Sixteenth Season of Classic Theatre at Quintessence Theatre
by Emmy Rice - Jul 11, 2025
Exploring the theme of “chosen family,” the theatre’s upcoming 16th season presents Wallace Thurman’s Fire!!, Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance, Shakespeare’s Rare Accidents, and Moliere’s The Hypochondriac.
by Emmy Rice - Jul 11, 2025
Exploring the theme of “chosen family,” the theatre’s upcoming 16th season presents Wallace Thurman’s Fire!!, Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance, Shakespeare’s Rare Accidents, and Moliere’s The Hypochondriac.
Christina Sajous, Britney Coleman, & Andy Mientus Will Lead Phylicia Rashad Directed IMMEDIATE FAMILY in Charlotte
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2025
The cast has been revealed for the celebrated new American play Immediate Family, written by Hamilton’s Paul Oakley Stovall and directed by Tony Award–winning actress, director, and TV star Phylicia Rashad, part of Blumenthal’s 2024–2025 PNC Broadway Lights series.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2025
The cast has been revealed for the celebrated new American play Immediate Family, written by Hamilton’s Paul Oakley Stovall and directed by Tony Award–winning actress, director, and TV star Phylicia Rashad, part of Blumenthal’s 2024–2025 PNC Broadway Lights series.
IMMEDIATE FAMILY to be Presented at Out Front Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2025
Out Front Theatre Company will continue their acclaimed ninth season with the hilarious play IMMEDIATE FAMILY by Paul Oakley Stovall. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2025
Out Front Theatre Company will continue their acclaimed ninth season with the hilarious play IMMEDIATE FAMILY by Paul Oakley Stovall. Learn more!
Video: Neil Patrick Harris Stars In RENT at La Jolla Playhouse In 1997
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 30, 2024
Check out throwback video from a 1997 production of Jonathan Larson's RENT at La Jolla Playhouse, led by future Tony Award-winner Neil Patrick Harris.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 30, 2024
Check out throwback video from a 1997 production of Jonathan Larson's RENT at La Jolla Playhouse, led by future Tony Award-winner Neil Patrick Harris.
LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Harry Lennix, Kara Young & More Will Star in PURPOSE on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 9, 2024
Complete casting has been announced for the highly-anticipated Broadway transfer of Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s production of Tony Award-winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ new play, PURPOSE. Check out who has joined the cast!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 9, 2024
Complete casting has been announced for the highly-anticipated Broadway transfer of Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s production of Tony Award-winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ new play, PURPOSE. Check out who has joined the cast!
About Face Theatre To Host Anniversary Benefit To Kick Off 30th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2024
About Face Theatre has announced plans for a 30th anniversary party and fundraiser on November 7 at Venue West in West Town.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2024
About Face Theatre has announced plans for a 30th anniversary party and fundraiser on November 7 at Venue West in West Town.
Steppenwolf, Goodman Theatre, and More Take Home Equity Jeff Awards
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2024
The winners have been announced for the 2024 Joseph Jefferson Equity Awards, more commonly known as the Equity Jeff Awards. These awards are given for theatre arts produced in the Chicago area.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2024
The winners have been announced for the 2024 Joseph Jefferson Equity Awards, more commonly known as the Equity Jeff Awards. These awards are given for theatre arts produced in the Chicago area.
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' PURPOSE, Directed by Phylicia Rashad, Will Arrive On Broadway in 2025
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 14, 2024
BroadwayWorld has just learned that the acclaimed Steppenwolf Theatre Company production of Purpose, written by Tony Award-winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, and directed by Two-time Tony Award-winner Phylicia Rashad, will come to Broadway in spring 2025. We have all of the details!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 14, 2024
BroadwayWorld has just learned that the acclaimed Steppenwolf Theatre Company production of Purpose, written by Tony Award-winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, and directed by Two-time Tony Award-winner Phylicia Rashad, will come to Broadway in spring 2025. We have all of the details!
56th Jeff Awards Nominations Revealed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2024
The Jeff Awards revealed nominations for their 56th anniversary, celebrating excellence in Chicago's Equity theaters. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2024
The Jeff Awards revealed nominations for their 56th anniversary, celebrating excellence in Chicago's Equity theaters. Learn more!
Quintessence Theatre To Present World Premiere Adaptation of GIOVANNI'S ROOM And More
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 19, 2024
Quintessence Theatre celebrates its 15th anniversary with a world premiere adaptation of Baldwin's GIOVANNI'S ROOM and the Philadelphia premiere of Crimp's CYRANO DE BERGERAC.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 19, 2024
Quintessence Theatre celebrates its 15th anniversary with a world premiere adaptation of Baldwin's GIOVANNI'S ROOM and the Philadelphia premiere of Crimp's CYRANO DE BERGERAC.
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