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Ruby Dee

Birth Place: Cleveland, OH, USA

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Ruby Dee STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1988
Mattie Cooper

[Broadway]
1961
Lutiebell Gussie Mae Jankins

[Broadway]
1959
Ruth Younger

[Broadway]
1949
Evelyn

[Broadway]
1948
Marcy

[Broadway]
1946
Libby George

[Broadway]
1944
Anna [Replacement]

[Broadway]
1943
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New Federal Theatre to Hold 53rd Anniversary Celebration Next Month at Edison Ballroom

NEW FEDERAL THEATRE will hold its 53rd Anniversary Celebration on October 2 at Edison Ballroom, honoring Woodie King, Jr., Gabrielle Kurlander, and Sade Lythcott. The gala is chaired by Kenny Leon and Lynn Whitfield.

Samuel L. Jackson, Phylicia Rashad, Kerry Washington & More Join PURLIE VICTORIOUS as Producers

Don't miss out on the exciting collaboration between Hollywood heavyweights Samuel L. Jackson, Phylicia Rashad, Kerry Washington, and others for the upcoming Broadway production of PURLIE VICTORIOUS. Get all the details about this highly anticipated musical that is set to make a splash on the theater scene.

Meet the Cast of PURLIE VICTORIOUS, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!

The first Broadway revival of the American comedy Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch by legendary Ossie Davis will officially open on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at The Music Box Theatre. Meet the cast of Purlie Victorious here!

World Premiere Play CHILD SUPPORT to be Presented at Camden Repertory Theatre

Discover the world premiere of 'Child Support' at Camden Repertory Theatre. This urgent and wildly inventive play examines single parenthood and financial responsibility in an immersive experience that will leave you questioning the unspoken rules of the 'Child Support Game'. Book your tickets now.

New Federal Theatre To Hold 53rd Anniversary Celebration in October

Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre (NFT), led by Producing Artistic Director Elizabeth Van Dyke, will hold a 53rd Anniversary Celebration October 2, 2023 at Edison Ballroom, 240 West 47th Street.  

Annual Black Theatre Day to Celebrate The Legacy of the African Grove Theatre & More

Join the annual Black Theatre Day celebration on Sunday, Sept. 17 to honor the legacy of the African Grove Theatre and support Black theatres worldwide. Discover the history and impact of Black theatre and the careers it has launched.

The Contemporary Theatre Of Ohio to Open 23-24 Season With POTUS

Get ready for a fast-paced comedy filled with hilarious one-liners and outrageous situations! The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio presents POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying To Keep Him Alive.

National Black Theatre Joins PURLIE VICTORIOUS Producing Team

Learn about the exciting collaboration between National Black Theatre and the production team of PURLIE VICTORIOUS. Discover how this partnership is set to enhance the upcoming show and bring a unique experience to audiences.

Photos: Leslie Odom, Jr. and Cast of PURLIE VICTORIOUS Meet the Press

Rehearsals are now underway for the first Broadway revival of the American comedy Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch by legendary Ossie Davis will officially open on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at The Music Box Theatre. Check out photos of the cast!

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Play FENCES by August Wilson is Coming to Shakespeare & Company

Experience the emotional depth and powerful storytelling of August Wilson's Fences at Shakespeare & Company. Follow the struggles of Troy Maxson as he navigates dreams, regrets, and a longing for a different life. Don't miss this Pulitzer Prize-winning play, part of Wilson's acclaimed American Century Cycle. Get your tickets now!

PURLIE VICTORIOUS Starring Leslie Odom, Jr. Sets September Opening Night Date on Broadway

The first Broadway revival of the American comedy Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch by legendary Ossie Davis will officially open in September. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Interview: 'It's There to Entertain, But Also to Provoke': Actor Cherrelle Skeete on History, Provocation and Activism in BENEATHA'S PLACE at the Young Vic

Recently, BroadwayWorld spoke with Cherrelle Skeete, who is playing the role of Beneatha in Beneatha’s Place at the Young Vic. Inspired by the groundbreaking civil rights drama, A Raisin in the Sun, Beneatha's Place challenges today's culture wars about colonial history and reckoning with the past.

Photos: First Look at New York Euripides Summer Festival's BACCHAE

Get a first look at photos of New York Euripides Summer Festival's BACCHAE.

Kara Young, Jay O. Sanders, Billy Eugene Jones & More Join Leslie Odom, Jr. in PURLIE VICTORIOUS: A NON-CONFEDERATE ROMP THROUGH THE COTTON PATCH

Tony & Grammy Award winner and Academy & Emmy Award nominee Leslie Odom, Jr. will  star in the first Broadway revival of the American comedy Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through  the Cotton Patch by the legendary Ossie Davis.

BACCHAE to be Presented at New York Euripides Summer Festival This Month

Aiming to produce all of Euripides' extant plays chronologically, New York Euripides Summer Festival will present what many consider to be Euripides' magnum opus, BACCHAE beginning June 26 at three different Manhattan venues.

Photos: Go Inside Amas Musical Theatre's Annual Gala Benefit Concert Honoring Sheryl Lee Ralph

A starry line-up of talent was hand to celebrate Amas Musical Theatre (Donna Trinkoff, Artistic Producer), New York City’s award-winning pioneer in diversity and multi-ethnic casting in the performing arts since 1968, at its annual Gala Benefit Concert on Monday, May 15, 2023 at Theatre 555. Check out the photos here!

Angela Davis, A.B. Spellman & More to Join BLACK ARTS MOVEMENT: THEN AND NOW

Harlem Stage has announces details for the Black Arts Movement: Then and Now Conference, curated by Harlem Stage Associate Artistic Director/Artist-in-Residence Carl Hancock Rux and exploring the legacy of the groundbreaking, influential, and controversial movement of the 1960s and ‘70s.

Rita Moreno and Marlene A. Malek Named 2023 Lincoln Medalists

Ford's Theatre Society will honor Rita Moreno and Marlene A. Malek at the 2023 gala performance.

Lyricist/Composer Sheilah Rae to be Honored by The Bret Adams and Paul Reisch Foundation

The board of The Bret Adams and Paul Reisch Foundation will honor lyricist/composer Sheilah Rae at a private reception on April 20, 2023 at The Players Club, 16 Gramercy Park South.

Angela Davis, A.B. Spellman & More to Take Part in BLACK ARTS MOVEMENT: THEN AND NOW CONFERENCE

Harlem Stage has announced details of the Black Arts Movement: Then and Now Conference, curated by Harlem Stage Associate Artistic Director/Artist-in-Residence Carl Hancock Rux.

Ruby Dee FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Ruby Dee has appeared on Broadway in 8 shows.

Ruby Dee has not appeared in the West End

Edith Oliver Award for Sustained Excellence (The Lortels) , Outstanding Lead Actress (The Lortels) for Saint Lucy’s Eyes , Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Flyin' West , Outstanding Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Wedding Band , Outstanding Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Boesman and Lena Outstanding Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Boesman and Lena and Best Performance By An Actress (Obie Awards) for Bowman and Lena .

Edith Oliver Award for Sustained Excellence (The Lortels), Outstanding Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Wedding Band, Outstanding Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Boesman and Lena Outstanding Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Boesman and Lenaand Best Performance By An Actress (Obie Awards) for Bowman and Lena.

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