Shannon Matesky
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SHANNON MATESKY is an Actress, Producer, Director and Writer. Her acting and has been seen at Steppenwolf Theater, La Jolla Theater, and in many non traditional venues. Matesky was a member of the 2018 Directors Lab at Lincoln Center in New York and has been an assistant director at Chicago’s ...
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Ain't No Mo'
Shannon Matesky Biography
SHANNON MATESKY is an Actress, Producer, Director and Writer. Her acting and has been seen at Steppenwolf Theater, La Jolla Theater, and in many non traditional venues. Matesky was a member of the 2018 Directors Lab at Lincoln Center in New York and has been an assistant director at Chicago’s Court Theater and Goodman Theater, among others. Shannon was also a featured performer in BARS presented by The Public.As a poet, she has featured in venues across the country and has been seen on HBO’s Def Poetry Jam, Nylon Magazine, and BET Online. She has taught writing workshops, led panels, and been a featured speaker at many universities. Shannon is also one of the core writers for Chicago’s annual hit, The Fly Honey Show. Shannon is also author of four solo performances, She Think She Grown, We Gotta Eat, The Saga of the Return, and Heartbreak Hotel: Whitney.
Shannon has produced live events and festivals such as Urban Word NYC’s Grand Slam finals at the Apollo Theater (NYC), Brave New Voices International Teen Poetry Festival (Multiple Cities), and the Life is Living Community Festival (Atlanta, Philadelphia, and Oakland). Shannon recently closed a three year run of Queer Abstract, a monthly QTPOC variety show in Brooklyn, NY which she created and hosted.
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AIN'T NO MO' to Play Final Performance on Broadway Todayby Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 23, 2022
The Broadway production of Jordan E. Cooper's Ain't No Mo' will play its final performance. Read details about Cooper's campaign to save the show, take a look back at photos from opening night, and more.
12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; Kennedy Center Leads Favorite Local Theatre!by BWW - Dec 19, 2022
The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Photos: Whoopi Goldberg, Queen Latifah, Billy Porter, and More Show Up to Support AIN'T NO MOby Blair Ingenthron - Dec 19, 2022
Last week, Whoopi Goldberg, Sara Ramirez, Billy Porter, and members of the New York Jets showed up to support Ain't No Mo, which is currently scheduled to close on Friday, December 23rd. Check out the photos here!
Photos: RuPaul Hosts Performance of AIN'T NO MO'by Bruce Glikas - Dec 16, 2022
RuPaul hosted a special performance of Ain't No Mo' on Thursday, December 15 at 7:00 p.m. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the evening, and you can check out photos here!
Video: Go Inside the Belasco As AIN'T NO MO' Announces Its Broadway Extension!by BroadwayWorld TV - Dec 15, 2022
Jordan E. Cooper, the youngest Black American playwright on Broadway, has announced that the history-making and critically-acclaimed Broadway production of Ain’t No Mo’, presented by Lee Daniels, will extend through Friday, December 23, 2022 at the Belasco Theatre.
AIN'T NO MO' Extends Broadway Run Through December 23by A.A. Cristi - Dec 15, 2022
The Broadway production of Jordan E. Cooper's Ain't No Mo' will extend its Broadway run for an additional week. Performances will continue through December 23, 2022.
VIDEO: Jordan E. Cooper Urges Audiences to See AIN'T NO MO' on MORNING JOEby Michael Major - Dec 14, 2022
Jordan E. Cooper appeared on Morning Joe this morning to urge audiences to see his play, Ain't No Mo', to save it from its December 18 closing date. During the interview, Cooper, who is the youngest Black playwright in Broadway history, discussed the economic problems that the show has faced during its Broadway run. Watch the video interview now!
Words From The Wings: Marchánt Davis of AIN'T NO MO' Shares His Favorite Moments to Watch From Backstage, and More!by Stephi Wild - Dec 14, 2022
BroadwayWorld is bringing you Words From the Wings, a new series of interviews that take fans behind the scenes of some of their favorite Broadway stars' backstage routines! Today we're chatting with Marchánt Davis of Ain't No Mo', who told us all about his backstage routines, pre-show rituals, and more!
Jordan E. Cooper Launches Campaign to Save AIN'T NO MO' the Week of its Closingby Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2022
Jordan E. Cooper, the youngest Black American playwright in the history of Broadway, has launched the #saveAINTNOMO campaign in efforts to prolong the show’s run and boost ticket sales.
Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; at Gala Hispanic Theater Leads Best Ensemble Performance!by BWW - Dec 12, 2022
The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Shannon Matesky Videos
by BroadwayWorld TV - Dec 15, 2022
Jordan E. Cooper, the youngest Black American playwright on Broadway, has announced that the history-making and critically-acclaimed Broadway production of Ain’t No Mo’, presented by Lee Daniels, will extend through Friday, December 23, 2022 at the Belasco Theatre.
by Michael Major - Dec 14, 2022
Jordan E. Cooper appeared on Morning Joe this morning to urge audiences to see his play, Ain't No Mo', to save it from its December 18 closing date. During the interview, Cooper, who is the youngest Black playwright in Broadway history, discussed the economic problems that the show has faced during its Broadway run. Watch the video interview now!
by Michael Major - Dec 6, 2022
Playwright Jordan E. Cooper and producer Lee Daniels appeared on SHERRI this morning to discuss making history with Ain't No Mo' on Broadway. At the age of 27, Cooper is making his Broadway debut as the youngest American playwright in Broadway history. Watch the new video interview now!
by Opening Night - Dec 2, 2022
Last night, Ain't No Mo' officially celebrated its Broadway opening at the Belasco Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night, and you can check out video of the cast hitting the opening night red carpet below!
by Show Highlights - Dec 2, 2022
All new clips have been released from the new Broadway play, Ain't No Mo'! Get a first look at the production, which opened last night, in the video here!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Nov 10, 2022
The curtain was raised at the Belasco Theatre last night for the first preview performance of Ain’t No Mo’, produced by Lee Daniels. The show played to a sold-out and star-studded house with high-energy and laughter heard down the street. Watch Lee Daniels' first preview speech here!
