Taraji P. Henson
Latest News on Taraji P. Henson:
Jelly Roll, Sarah Michelle Gellar, & Chrissy Teigen Join STAR SEARCH as Judges (Jan 6, 2026)
What's Coming to Broadway in 2026: Upcoming Hits and Star Performances (Jan 4, 2026)
Twelve Days of Christmas: Kandi Burruss (Dec 18, 2025)
Jelly Roll, Sarah Michelle Gellar, & Chrissy Teigen Join STAR SEARCH as Judges (Jan 6, 2026)
What's Coming to Broadway in 2026: Upcoming Hits and Star Performances (Jan 4, 2026)
Twelve Days of Christmas: Kandi Burruss (Dec 18, 2025)
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Video: Debbie Allen Previews Broadway's JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-25 13:04:46
Video: Taraji P. Henson Stars in Trailer for TYLER PERRY'S STRAW
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-14 13:47:15
Watch the First 10 Minutes of THE COLOR PURPLE With Whoopi Goldberg, 'Mysterious Ways' & More
by Michael Major - 2024-01-22 13:55:37
Video: Watch Fantasia's 'Superpower (I)' Music Video From THE COLOR PURPLE
by Michael Major - 2024-01-12 16:05:51
Video: Watch Taraji P. Henson Perform 'Push Da Button' in THE COLOR PURPLE Movie Musical
by Michael Major - 2024-01-05 11:30:14
Video: Oprah Opens Up About THE COLOR PURPLE in Documentary Trailer: 'This Is the Greatest Desire of My Life'
by Michael Major - 2023-12-15 10:14:17
Interview: Why Corey Hawkins Wanted to Be Danielle Brooks' Harpo in THE COLOR PURPLE
by Michael Major - 2023-12-14 13:19:01
Video: THE COLOR PURPLE Cast Sits Down With Whoopi Goldberg on THE VIEW
by Michael Major - 2023-12-13 14:36:47
Video: Watch Danielle Brooks Sing 'Hell No!' In THE COLOR PURPLE Trailer
by Michael Major - 2023-12-11 14:39:00
Video: Taraji P. Henson Talks THE COLOR PURPLE and More on CBS Sunday Morning
by Stephi Wild - 2023-12-04 08:27:36
Video: Watch New Clips of 'Hell No,' 'Mysterious Ways,' and 'Push Da Button' from THE COLOR PURPLE
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-11-26 09:18:14
Video: Halle Bailey Sings 'Huckleberry Pie' From THE COLOR PURPLE with Phylicia Pearl Mpasi
by Michael Major - 2023-11-24 13:31:28
Video: Watch a New THE COLOR PURPLE Movie Musical Trailer With Taraji P. Henson Singing 'Push Da Button'
by Michael Major - 2023-10-10 09:11:51
Video: Watch a New THE COLOR PURPLE Movie Musical Featurette With Oprah Winfrey, Danielle Brooks & More
by Michael Major - 2023-09-15 13:28:53
Video: Watch THE COLOR PURPLE Movie Musical Trailer With Fantasia Barrino, Halle Bailey & More
by Michael Major - 2023-05-22 16:04:41
VIDEO: Danielle Brooks Tried to Get Her Daughter In THE COLOR PURPLE Movie Musical
by Michael Major - 2023-01-04 10:21:15
VIDEO: Taraji P. Henson & Celina Smith Talk ANNIE LIVE! on KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
by Michael Major - 2021-12-02 09:10:09
BWW Exclusive: Watch Tituss Burgess & Celina Smith Talk ANNIE LIVE! on THE KIDS TONIGHT SHOW
by Michael Major - 2021-12-01 15:26:50
VIDEO: Watch Taraji P. Henson, Nicole Scherzinger & More in Action in a New ANNIE LIVE! Trailer
by Michael Major - 2021-12-01 09:09:44
VIDEO: 'Hard Knock Life' & More Featured in New ANNIE LIVE! Trailer
by Michael Major - 2021-11-26 09:08:30
News
Jelly Roll, Sarah Michelle Gellar, & Chrissy Teigen Join STAR SEARCH as Judges
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 6, 2026
Grammy Award-nominated artist Jelly Roll, Golden Globe-nominated and Emmy-winning actor Sarah Michelle Gellar, and television personality Chrissy Teigen have joined Netflix’s talent competition series, Star Search.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 6, 2026
Grammy Award-nominated artist Jelly Roll, Golden Globe-nominated and Emmy-winning actor Sarah Michelle Gellar, and television personality Chrissy Teigen have joined Netflix’s talent competition series, Star Search.
What's Coming to Broadway in 2026: Upcoming Hits and Star Performances
by Sidney Paterra - Jan 4, 2026
Check out a full list of what's to come on Broadway in 2026 including plays, musicals, revivals, new shows and of course - stars! Be sure to check back for updates. We have all of the details!
by Sidney Paterra - Jan 4, 2026
Check out a full list of what's to come on Broadway in 2026 including plays, musicals, revivals, new shows and of course - stars! Be sure to check back for updates. We have all of the details!
Twelve Days of Christmas: Kandi Burruss
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 18, 2025
The Stephen Sondheim Theatre stage is getting kandi koated this holiday season. The singer, songwriter, producer, and television icon Kandi Burruss just joined the Broadway cast of & Juliet. Kandi took a break from rehearsals to tell us about the music that puts her in the holiday spirit.
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 18, 2025
The Stephen Sondheim Theatre stage is getting kandi koated this holiday season. The singer, songwriter, producer, and television icon Kandi Burruss just joined the Broadway cast of & Juliet. Kandi took a break from rehearsals to tell us about the music that puts her in the holiday spirit.
Maya Boyd, Abigail C. Onwunali and More Complete the Cast of JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2025
Maya Boyd, Abigail C. Onwunali, and Nimene Sierra Wureh will complete the cast for August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone which will play Broadway’s Barrymore Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2025
Maya Boyd, Abigail C. Onwunali, and Nimene Sierra Wureh will complete the cast for August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone which will play Broadway’s Barrymore Theatre.
Video: Debbie Allen Previews Broadway's JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 25, 2025
Entertainment icon Debbie Allen, who is directing the forthcoming Broadway revival of Joe Turner's Come and Gone, recently visited Sherri to talk about her wide-spanning career. During the conversation, she previewed the new Broadway production and the August Wilson play shared how it came together. Watch the interview now.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 25, 2025
Entertainment icon Debbie Allen, who is directing the forthcoming Broadway revival of Joe Turner's Come and Gone, recently visited Sherri to talk about her wide-spanning career. During the conversation, she previewed the new Broadway production and the August Wilson play shared how it came together. Watch the interview now.
Bradley Stryker, Tripp Taylor, and More Join JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2025
Additional casting has been announced for August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone which will play Broadway's Barrymore Theatre. Learn more about the cast here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2025
Additional casting has been announced for August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone which will play Broadway's Barrymore Theatre. Learn more about the cast here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 30, 2025- LIBERATION Opens On Broadway and More
by - Oct 30, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 30, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Oct 30, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 30, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE Will Play Broadway's Barrymore Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2025
August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, starring Taraji P. Henson and Cedric “The Entertainer” and directed by Debbie Allen, will play Broadway’s Barrymore Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2025
August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, starring Taraji P. Henson and Cedric “The Entertainer” and directed by Debbie Allen, will play Broadway’s Barrymore Theatre.
The Apollo Joins JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE Producing Team
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2025
The legendary Apollo has joined the producing team of August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone. This production marks the Broadway producing debut of The Apollo. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2025
The legendary Apollo has joined the producing team of August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone. This production marks the Broadway producing debut of The Apollo. Learn more!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 16, 2025- SCHMIGADOON! Finds Its Leads and More
by - Oct 16, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 16, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Oct 16, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 16, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Ruben Santiago-Hudson and Joshua Boone Join JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2025
Additional casting has been announced for August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone on Broadway, starring Taraji P. Henson and Cedric “The Entertainer”. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2025
Additional casting has been announced for August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone on Broadway, starring Taraji P. Henson and Cedric “The Entertainer”. Learn more here!
Kandi Burruss Will Join the Cast of & JULIET on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2025
Grammy Award winner and Tony Award and Emmy Award nominee Kandi Burruss will return to the stage this winter in the hit Broadway musical & Juliet. Burruss will join the cast as ‘Angélique’ for a limited engagement.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2025
Grammy Award winner and Tony Award and Emmy Award nominee Kandi Burruss will return to the stage this winter in the hit Broadway musical & Juliet. Burruss will join the cast as ‘Angélique’ for a limited engagement.
Kandi Burruss Joins JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE Producing Team
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2025
Grammy Award winner and Tony Award & Emmy Award nominee Kandi Burruss has joined the producing team of August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone. Learn more about the production here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2025
Grammy Award winner and Tony Award & Emmy Award nominee Kandi Burruss has joined the producing team of August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone. Learn more about the production here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 1, 2025
by - Jul 1, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 1, 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 1, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 1, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Taraji P. Henson and Cedric 'The Entertainer' Will Lead JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2025
Taraji P. Henson and Cedric “The Entertainer” will star in a new production of August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone on Broadway. Learn more about the upcoming production here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2025
Taraji P. Henson and Cedric “The Entertainer” will star in a new production of August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone on Broadway. Learn more about the upcoming production here!
Review: JAMES IJAMES FAT HAM at American Stage
by Drew Eberhard - Jun 9, 2025
Fat Ham is a dramatic play, and a modern adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet. James IJames play received the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and was nominated for 5 Tony Awards, including Best Play.
by Drew Eberhard - Jun 9, 2025
Fat Ham is a dramatic play, and a modern adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet. James IJames play received the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and was nominated for 5 Tony Awards, including Best Play.
Video: Taraji P. Henson Stars in Trailer for TYLER PERRY'S STRAW
by Josh Sharpe - May 14, 2025
Netflix has dropped the trailer for Tyler Perry's Straw, the new drama from the prolific filmmaker starring Taraji P. Henson, Sherri Shepherd, Teyana Taylor, and more. Watch the trailer!
by Josh Sharpe - May 14, 2025
Netflix has dropped the trailer for Tyler Perry's Straw, the new drama from the prolific filmmaker starring Taraji P. Henson, Sherri Shepherd, Teyana Taylor, and more. Watch the trailer!
Audible and Broadway Video Unveil 2025 Comedy Podcast Lineup Featuring Conrad Ricamora, Richard Kind, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 30, 2025
Audible and Broadway Video have unveiled a lineup of three original scripted comedy podcasts set to premiere in 2025: Murder at the Patel Motel, The Good Life, and Headcase. The productions include the talents of Conrad Ricamora, Richard Kind, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 30, 2025
Audible and Broadway Video have unveiled a lineup of three original scripted comedy podcasts set to premiere in 2025: Murder at the Patel Motel, The Good Life, and Headcase. The productions include the talents of Conrad Ricamora, Richard Kind, and more.
Linda Lavin, Cristin Milioti, & More Receive Nominations for 2025 Gotham Television Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 29, 2025
The Gotham Film & Media Institute has announced the nominations in twelve competitive award categories for the 2025 Gotham Television Awards, recognizing performances from Linda Lavin, Cristin Milioti, and Michelle Williams, among others.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 29, 2025
The Gotham Film & Media Institute has announced the nominations in twelve competitive award categories for the 2025 Gotham Television Awards, recognizing performances from Linda Lavin, Cristin Milioti, and Michelle Williams, among others.
NUMBER ONE ON THE CALL SHEET Honored by the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 28, 2025
Apple TV+’s upcoming “Number One on the Call Sheet” was awarded the highly coveted Spotlight Honor at the 18th annual Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards Luncheon on February 27 at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 28, 2025
Apple TV+’s upcoming “Number One on the Call Sheet” was awarded the highly coveted Spotlight Honor at the 18th annual Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards Luncheon on February 27 at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Taraji P. Henson been in?
Taraji P. Henson has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Taraji P. Henson been in?
Taraji P. Henson has not appeared in the West End.
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