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BIO

Regina Annette Taylor is an American actress and playwright. She has won several awards throughout her career, including a Golden Globe Award and NAACP Image Award. In July 2017, Taylor was announced as the new Denzel Washington Endowed Chair in Theater at Fordham University.

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STAGE CREDITS

All the President's Men? All the President's Men?
[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater and National Theatre One-Night Reading, 2017
Senator Dianne Feinstein
Urban Zulu Mambo
[Off-Broadway]
2001
Urban Zulu/Hettie/Liliane/Rame
The Vagina Monologues
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1999
Performer [Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
Jar the Floor
[Off-Broadway]
1999
Maydee
Escape from Paradise
[Off-Broadway]
1994
Performer
Machinal
[Off-Broadway]
1990
Speak Easy Woman/Neighbor/Matron
L'Illusion
[Off-Broadway]
1988
Melibea/Isabelle/Hippolyta
As You Like It
[Broadway]
1986
Celia
Macbeth
[Broadway]
1986
First Witch
Romeo and Juliet
[Broadway]
1986
Juliet

Productions

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[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Director
Crowns
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Composer
Director

Writing

Crowns
Playwright
Drowning Crow
Playwright
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Playwright

Movies

Lean on Me
[ 1989 ] Mrs. Carter
Jersey Girl
[ 1992 ] Rosie
Losing Isaiah
[ 1993 ] Gussie
The Keeper
[ 1995 ] Angela Lamont
Clockers
[ 1995 ] Iris Jeeter
A Family Thing
[ 1996 ] Ann
Courage Under Fire
[ 1996 ] Meredith Serling
Spirit Lost
[ 1996 ] Willy
The Negotiator
[ 1998 ] Karen Roman
Saturday Church
[ 2017 ] Aunt Rose
All Day and a Night
[ 2020 ] Tommetta
The Jenkins Family Christmas
[ 2021 ] Baneatta
Dreams in Nightmares
[ 2024 ] Bernice

TV Shows

I'll Fly Away
Lilly Harper
Law & Order
Sarah Maslin, Evelyn Griggs
The Education of Max Bickford
Judith Bryant
The Unit
Molly Blane

Awards and Nominations


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Director, Resident Musical

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Theatre Aspen Reveals Recipients of the 2025 Solo Flights Festival Grants Photo
Theatre Aspen Reveals Recipients of the 2025 Solo Flights Festival Grants
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2025

Theatre Aspen has revealed the two grant recipients from the 2025 Solo Flights Project Advancement Fund. Learn more about the recipients and about the Fund here!
The New Harmony Project Now Accepting Applications for 2026 Spring Writers’ Residen Photo
The New Harmony Project Now Accepting Applications for 2026 Spring Writers’ Residency
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2025

The New Harmony Project is now accepting applications for its 2026 Writers’ Residency, running May 20–31 in New Harmony, Indiana. This year’s program will focus on alumni writers developing film and television projects, with applications due November 10, 2025.
Ben Vereen Will Direct Stephanie Pope at 54 Below Photo
Ben Vereen Will Direct Stephanie Pope at 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2025

54 Below and Tony Award-winning star, Ben Vereen, will present Stephanie Pope: Livin’ It Up! Pope returns, after her critically acclaimed 54 Below debut back in June with her show, Stephanie Pope: Livin’ It Up!
Cast Set for The First Annual Awakenings Reading Series at The Studio Theatre Photo
Cast Set for The First Annual Awakenings Reading Series at The Studio Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 25, 2025

The inaugural Awakenings Reading Serie has revealed that 16 actors will take part in their upcoming reading series. Learn more and see how to attend.
The First Annual AWAKENINGS Reading Series to Feature Works by José Rivera, Regina T Photo
The First Annual AWAKENINGS Reading Series to Feature Works by José Rivera, Regina Taylor and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 17, 2025

This August, the inaugural Awakenings Reading Series debuts in Midtown Manhattan, showcasing powerful new works by renowned playwrights. Learn how to attend!
Collaboraction Introduces 2025 Youth Ensemble: The Light Photo
Collaboraction Introduces 2025 Youth Ensemble: The Light
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 10, 2025

Collaboraction Theatre has announced the 2025 youth ensemble of The Light, its groundbreaking training program for Chicago teens. Designed to empower young BIPOC artists as performers and changemakers, The Light fosters creativity, leadership, and social impact through live performance.
Stephanie Pope Will Bring LIVIN' IT UP! to 54 Below Photo
Stephanie Pope Will Bring LIVIN' IT UP! to 54 Below
by Emmy Rice - May 25, 2025

54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present Stephanie Pope: Livin’ It Up! on Tuesday, June 17th, 2025 at 7pm EST. See here for more information.
Review: Framed, Not Finished - EXHIBIT Lacks Theatricality at Curious Theatre Photo
Review: Framed, Not Finished - EXHIBIT Lacks Theatricality at Curious Theatre
by Jon Bee - May 21, 2025

Curious Theatre Company's 27th season comes to a close with its presentation of a new work in its World Premiere, Exhibit, directed by Artistic Director Jada Suzanne Dixon.
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Wins 2025 Steinberg/ACTA Award For PURPOSE Photo
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Wins 2025 Steinberg/ACTA Award For PURPOSE
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2025

Playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins has won the 2025 Harold and Mimi Steinberg/American Theatre Critics Association New Play Award for his play Purpose. Learn more here!
Regina Taylor's EXHIBIT To Have World Premiere At Curious Theatre Company Photo
Regina Taylor's EXHIBIT To Have World Premiere At Curious Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2025

Curious Theatre Company has announced the highly anticipated world premiere of Exhibit, a groundbreaking new play by the celebrated actress, director, playwright, educator, and activist Regina Taylor.
Moonbox Productions To Present The Award-Winning Gospel Musical CROWNS Photo
Moonbox Productions To Present The Award-Winning Gospel Musical CROWNS
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2025

Moonbox Productions, winner of numerous IRNE and Elliot Norton Awards, will present the award-winning gospel musical Crowns by Regina Taylor adapted from the book by Michael Cunningham and Craig Marberry. 
FAT HAM South Florida Premiere to be Presented at Island City Stage Photo
FAT HAM South Florida Premiere to be Presented at Island City Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025

Island City Stage will present their collaborative production of Fat Ham, the 2022 Pulitzer Prize-winning play by James Ijames, this spring. Learn more!
Moonbox Productions Will Perform CROWNS in April Photo
Moonbox Productions Will Perform CROWNS in April
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2025

Moonbox Productions will present the award-winning gospel musical Crowns by Regina Taylor adapted from the book by Michael Cunningham and Craig Marberry. 
Submissions Open for Theatre Aspen's Sixth Annual SOLO FLIGHTS Festival Photo
Submissions Open for Theatre Aspen's Sixth Annual SOLO FLIGHTS Festival
by Joshua Wright - Jan 27, 2025

Theatre Aspen is now accepting submissions through Friday, April 11 for the organization's sixth annual one-person show festival, Solo Flights, to be held from September 2-9, 2025, at Theatre Aspen's Hurst Theatre.
Cast Set for HERO: THE BOY FROM TROY, A NEW MUSICAL ABOUT YOUNG JOHN LEWIS Tour Photo
Cast Set for HERO: THE BOY FROM TROY, A NEW MUSICAL ABOUT YOUNG JOHN LEWIS Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2024

From the same creative team as JABARI DREAMS OF FREEDOM, HERO: THE BOY FROM TROY, book by Nambi E. Kelley with lyrics, composition, and music direction by Joe Plummer, directed by Daniel Carlton, will tour. Learn how to purchase tickets.
FROM KABUL WITH LOVE & More Receive Theatre Aspen 2024 Solo Flights Project Advanceme Photo
FROM KABUL WITH LOVE & More Receive Theatre Aspen 2024 Solo Flights Project Advancement Fund Grant
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2024

Theatre Aspen has revealed two grant recipients of the 2024 Solo Flights Project Advancement Fund. Learn more about the Fund and about the projects.
The New Harmony Project Now Accepting Applications for the 2025 Writers' Residency Photo
The New Harmony Project Now Accepting Applications for the 2025 Writers' Residency
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2024

The New Harmony Project is now accepting applications for the 38th annual Writers’ Residency. Learn how to apply.
Len Cariou, Anthony Rapp And More Announced for Theatre Aspen SOLO FLIGHTS Festival Photo
Len Cariou, Anthony Rapp And More Announced for Theatre Aspen SOLO FLIGHTS Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2024

THEATRE ASPEN has announced the lineup for its fifth annual SOLO FLIGHTS festival, featuring a diverse range of solo performances. The festival continues to celebrate and showcase individual storytelling talent.
Is This the Year of ROMEO AND JULIET? Photo
Is This the Year of ROMEO AND JULIET?
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 20, 2024

2024 is clearly the season of Shakespeare, as productions of one of his greatest tragedies, Romeo and Juliet, are abundant. Can't keep track of all of the Capulet and Montague? Let us help!
ASHLEY CHIU: 10 YEARS IN NYC, THANK YOU & GOODNIGHT Comes to 54 Below Photo
ASHLEY CHIU: 10 YEARS IN NYC, THANK YOU & GOODNIGHT Comes to 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2024

54 Below will present Ashley Chiu in “Ashley Chiu: 10 Years in NYC, Thank You & Goodnight” on Saturday July 13th at 9:30pm.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Regina Taylor been in?

Regina Taylor has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Regina Taylor been in?

Regina Taylor has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Regina Taylor been nominated for?

and Outstanding Director, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Crowns.

What awards has Regina Taylor won?

Regina Taylor won the Outstanding Director, Resident Musical award at the Helen Hayes Awards for Crowns.

How many shows has Regina Taylor written?

Regina Taylor has written 6 shows including Escape from Paradise (Playwright), Urban Zulu Mambo (Playwright), Crowns (Playwright), Drowning Crow (Playwright), The Color Purple (Bookwriter), stop. reset. (Playwright).

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