Shayvawn Webster
Latest News on Shayvawn Webster:
Moliere In The Park's THE IMAGINARY INVALID Opens Tonight (May 12, 2025)
Moliere In The Park's World Premiere Translation Of THE IMAGINARY INVALID Begins Tonight (May 8, 2025)
New Translation Of THE IMAGINARY INVALID World Premiere Set for Moliere in the Park (Apr 10, 2025)
Moliere In The Park's THE IMAGINARY INVALID Opens Tonight (May 12, 2025)
Moliere In The Park's World Premiere Translation Of THE IMAGINARY INVALID Begins Tonight (May 8, 2025)
New Translation Of THE IMAGINARY INVALID World Premiere Set for Moliere in the Park (Apr 10, 2025)
BIO
Shayvawn was last seen as Windy in the Netflix original movie "Happiness For Beginners." Her past screen credits include "Flying Lessons" (NYFA Women’s Fund Grant Recipient), "Devs," "F.B.I.," and the 2022 reboot of "L&O" as Jr. Detective Dani Vertiz. Shayvawn’s stage credits include Zawe Ashton’s "For All the Women Who Thought They Were Mad" at Soho Rep. and the world premiere production of The Gods of Comedy at The McCarter Theatre Center and The Old Globe. With her theatre company SOCIETY, she performed in "The Beginning Days of True Jubilation" by Mona Mansour at the New Ohio, a new play created using the Joint-Stock method. Shayvawn is a proud alumnus of NYU’s Graduate Acting Program.
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Soho Rep's Original Off-Broadway Production, 2019
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News
Moliere In The Park's THE IMAGINARY INVALID Opens Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2025
Molière in the Park's world premiere of Lucie Tiberghien's new translation of Molière's comedy-ballet, The Imaginary Invalid, opens tonight! Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2025
Molière in the Park's world premiere of Lucie Tiberghien's new translation of Molière's comedy-ballet, The Imaginary Invalid, opens tonight! Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Moliere In The Park's World Premiere Translation Of THE IMAGINARY INVALID Begins Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2025
Molière in the Park's world premiere of Founding Artistic Director Lucie Tiberghien's new translation of Molière's comedy-ballet, The Imaginary Invalid, begins previews tonight! Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2025
Molière in the Park's world premiere of Founding Artistic Director Lucie Tiberghien's new translation of Molière's comedy-ballet, The Imaginary Invalid, begins previews tonight! Learn how to purchase tickets.
New Translation Of THE IMAGINARY INVALID World Premiere Set for Moliere in the Park
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2025
Molière in the Park, in partnership with Prospect Park Alliance, will present the world premiere of MIP's Founding Artistic Director Lucie Tiberghien's new translation of Molière's comedy-ballet, The Imaginary Invalid, directed by Tiberghien, starring Tony and Olivier Award nominee Sahr Ngaujah, choreographed by FlexN dancer Cal Hunt, with original live music by cellist Johnathan Moore.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2025
Molière in the Park, in partnership with Prospect Park Alliance, will present the world premiere of MIP's Founding Artistic Director Lucie Tiberghien's new translation of Molière's comedy-ballet, The Imaginary Invalid, directed by Tiberghien, starring Tony and Olivier Award nominee Sahr Ngaujah, choreographed by FlexN dancer Cal Hunt, with original live music by cellist Johnathan Moore.
Sahr Ngaujah to Star in Moliere in the Park’s THE IMAGINARY INVALID
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 10, 2025
Molière in the Park will present the world premiere of MIP’s Founding Artistic Director Lucie Tiberghien’s new translation of Molière’s comedy-ballet, The Imaginary Invalid, starring Tony and Olivier Award nominee Sahr Ngaujah.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 10, 2025
Molière in the Park will present the world premiere of MIP’s Founding Artistic Director Lucie Tiberghien’s new translation of Molière’s comedy-ballet, The Imaginary Invalid, starring Tony and Olivier Award nominee Sahr Ngaujah.
Red Bull Theater to Present Reading of SARDANAPALUS By Lord Byron
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2024
RED BULL THEATER will present a live in-person and simulcast performance of SARDANAPALUS by Lord Byron, directed by Raz Golden on October 24. Learn more about the reading and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2024
RED BULL THEATER will present a live in-person and simulcast performance of SARDANAPALUS by Lord Byron, directed by Raz Golden on October 24. Learn more about the reading and see how to purchase tickets.
Review: COMEDY OF ERRORS at Shakespeare Theatre Comany
by Pamela Roberts - Sep 17, 2024
The Shakespeare Theatre Company has opened its 2024-2025 season with a fun, frothy, beautifully rendered Comedy of Errors by the theatre’s “resident playwright” William Shakespeare and directed by the company’s artistic director, Simon Godwin. Godwin layers visual and aural punch to keep the pace lively – including a band of versatile on-stage musician storytellers.
by Pamela Roberts - Sep 17, 2024
The Shakespeare Theatre Company has opened its 2024-2025 season with a fun, frothy, beautifully rendered Comedy of Errors by the theatre’s “resident playwright” William Shakespeare and directed by the company’s artistic director, Simon Godwin. Godwin layers visual and aural punch to keep the pace lively – including a band of versatile on-stage musician storytellers.
Red Bull Theater Unveils 2024-25 Season Featuring Productions, Readings & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 26, 2024
Red Bull Theater has revealed its 2024-25 season with a lineup of productions, readings, and special events available both in-person and online.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 26, 2024
Red Bull Theater has revealed its 2024-25 season with a lineup of productions, readings, and special events available both in-person and online.
Alex Brightman & David Fynn To Lead Shakespeare Theatre Company's COMEDY OF ERRORS
by Joshua Wright - Jul 31, 2024
Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team of the first show of 24/25 Season, William Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors, directed by STC Artistic Director Simon Godwin.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 31, 2024
Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team of the first show of 24/25 Season, William Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors, directed by STC Artistic Director Simon Godwin.
Cast Set For THE ASSASSINATION OF JULIUS CAESAR AS TOLD BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE AND GEORGE BERNARD SHAW at BEDLAM
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2024
New York theatre company BEDLAM, led by Artistic Director Eric Tucker, has announced casting for its next show. THE ASSASSINATION OF JULIUS CAESAR AS TOLD BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE AND GEORGE BERNARD SHAW will have its world premiere at the West End Theatre (263 West 86th St.), starting performances on February 24th, 2024.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2024
New York theatre company BEDLAM, led by Artistic Director Eric Tucker, has announced casting for its next show. THE ASSASSINATION OF JULIUS CAESAR AS TOLD BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE AND GEORGE BERNARD SHAW will have its world premiere at the West End Theatre (263 West 86th St.), starting performances on February 24th, 2024.
FRIGID New York Reveals Full Schedule For 2024 The Fire This Time Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2023
FRIGID New York announces the full schedule for the 2024 The Fire This Time Festival.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2023
FRIGID New York announces the full schedule for the 2024 The Fire This Time Festival.
Watch Ellie Kemper & Luke Grimes in HAPPINESS FOR BEGINNERS; Now Available on Netflix
by Michael Major - Jul 27, 2023
Happiness For Beginners, starring Ellie Kemper and Luke Grimes, is now streaming on Netflix. Join Helen as she embarks on an adventure of self-discovery while hiking the Appalachian Trail with a group of quirky strangers. Based on the beloved novel by Katherine Center, watch the video trailer and start streaming now on Netflix.
by Michael Major - Jul 27, 2023
Happiness For Beginners, starring Ellie Kemper and Luke Grimes, is now streaming on Netflix. Join Helen as she embarks on an adventure of self-discovery while hiking the Appalachian Trail with a group of quirky strangers. Based on the beloved novel by Katherine Center, watch the video trailer and start streaming now on Netflix.
Video: Watch Ellie Kemper & Luke Grimes in Netflix's HAPPINESS FOR BEGINNERS Trailer
by Michael Major - Jun 29, 2023
Helen (Ellie Kemper) has always lived her life as far from the edge as possible. Finding herself newly divorced and a little lost, Helen decides she needs a reset. The cast also includes Luke Grimes, Nico Santos, Blythe Danner, Ben Cook, Shayvawn Webster, Esteban Benito, Gus Birney, and Julia Shiplett. Watch the new video trailer now!
by Michael Major - Jun 29, 2023
Helen (Ellie Kemper) has always lived her life as far from the edge as possible. Finding herself newly divorced and a little lost, Helen decides she needs a reset. The cast also includes Luke Grimes, Nico Santos, Blythe Danner, Ben Cook, Shayvawn Webster, Esteban Benito, Gus Birney, and Julia Shiplett. Watch the new video trailer now!
Casting Announced For The 2nd Annual Black Motherhood And Parenting New Play Festival
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2022
Parent Artist Advocacy League (PAAL) and Blackboard Plays have announced the casting for the 2nd Annual Black Motherhood and Parenting New Play Festival, taking place virtually from October 20 - November 14, 2022.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2022
Parent Artist Advocacy League (PAAL) and Blackboard Plays have announced the casting for the 2nd Annual Black Motherhood and Parenting New Play Festival, taking place virtually from October 20 - November 14, 2022.
SOCIETY Announces Creative Teams For Two New Plays In Rep
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2022
New York City-based theater collective SOCIETY announced today that they will stage two new plays in repertory at New Ohio Theatre this June. Performances begin June 8th and are set to continue through June 25th.
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2022
New York City-based theater collective SOCIETY announced today that they will stage two new plays in repertory at New Ohio Theatre this June. Performances begin June 8th and are set to continue through June 25th.
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