Winston Ntshona
Winston Ntshona is an actor, playwright, author whose BroadwayWorld credits include The Island and Sizwe Banzi Is Dead. Awards include Obie Awards for The Island (2003).
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Obie Awards - 2003 - Special Citations
Winston Ntshona, The Island
Drama Desk Awards - 1975 - Outstanding Actor - Play
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Tony Awards - 1975 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
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Tony Awards - 1975 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
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Tony Awards - 1975 - Best Play
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Tony Awards - 1975 - Best Play
Winston Ntshona, The Island
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Review: SIZWE BANZI IS DEAD at Crossroads-Riveting and Entertaining
by Marina Kennedy - May 29, 2026
The time is now to see the powerful award-winning play, SIZWE BANZI IS DEAD at the renowned Crossroads Theatre Company (CTC)
by Marina Kennedy - May 29, 2026
The time is now to see the powerful award-winning play, SIZWE BANZI IS DEAD at the renowned Crossroads Theatre Company (CTC)
Cast Set For SIZWE BANZI IS DEAD From Crossroads Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
Crossroads Theatre Company will present SIZWE BANZI IS DEAD, directed by Ricardo Khan alongside Tony winner John Kani. Atandwa Kani and Kelcey Watson star in the apartheid-era classic at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
Crossroads Theatre Company will present SIZWE BANZI IS DEAD, directed by Ricardo Khan alongside Tony winner John Kani. Atandwa Kani and Kelcey Watson star in the apartheid-era classic at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center.
David Strathairn in WAITING FOR GODOT and More Set for Guthrie Theater 26-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2026
The Guthrie Theater has revealed the nine productions that will make up its 2026–2027 mainstage season. The full lineup includes Samuel Beckett’s seminal play Waiting for Godot, featuring Academy Award nominee David Strathairn and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2026
The Guthrie Theater has revealed the nine productions that will make up its 2026–2027 mainstage season. The full lineup includes Samuel Beckett’s seminal play Waiting for Godot, featuring Academy Award nominee David Strathairn and more.
CRUMBS FROM THE TABLE OF JOY and More Set for Crossroads Theatre Company 2025/2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2025
Crossroads Theatre Company is launching 47th season celebrating two new productions of iconic stories from the diaspora, plus more. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2025
Crossroads Theatre Company is launching 47th season celebrating two new productions of iconic stories from the diaspora, plus more. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets here!
CRUMBS FROM THE TABLE OF JOY and More Set for Crossroads 2025-2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2025
Crossroads Theatre Company is launching its 47th season celebrating two new productions of iconic stories from the diaspora, plus more. See the full lineup here and learn how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2025
Crossroads Theatre Company is launching its 47th season celebrating two new productions of iconic stories from the diaspora, plus more. See the full lineup here and learn how to purchase tickets!
Royal Court Will Host A London Theatre Celebration of the Life and Work of Athol Fugard
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2025
Join the Royal Court Theatre for a special evening honouring the life and legacy of Athol Fugard (11 June 1932 – 8 March 2025), South Africa’s Lifetime Achievement Tony Award-winning playwright and a towering figure in world theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2025
Join the Royal Court Theatre for a special evening honouring the life and legacy of Athol Fugard (11 June 1932 – 8 March 2025), South Africa’s Lifetime Achievement Tony Award-winning playwright and a towering figure in world theatre.
Edward Gero to Join John Kani in KUNENE AND THE KING at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 26, 2024
Edward Gero has been cast to play opposite previously announced John Kani in Kunene and the King at Shakespeare Theatre Company, directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 26, 2024
Edward Gero has been cast to play opposite previously announced John Kani in Kunene and the King at Shakespeare Theatre Company, directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Feature: BEYOND CASTING: THE PLAY IS THE THING
by Herbert Paine - Nov 7, 2024
While casting practices have evolved to enhance diversity (albeit, too slowly and not enough), the selection of plays remains strikingly homogeneous. We need to focus on what is produced as much as who is cast.
by Herbert Paine - Nov 7, 2024
While casting practices have evolved to enhance diversity (albeit, too slowly and not enough), the selection of plays remains strikingly homogeneous. We need to focus on what is produced as much as who is cast.
Lantern Theater Company to Continue 30th Anniversary Season With FAITH HEALER By Brian Friel
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2024
Lantern Theater Company continues its 30th anniversary season with Brian Friel's masterpiece play, Faith Healer. Directed by Peter DeLaurier and featuring Anthony Lawton, Ian Merrill Peakes, and Geneviève Perrier, Faith Healer explores memory, belief, and the stories we tell ourselves.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2024
Lantern Theater Company continues its 30th anniversary season with Brian Friel's masterpiece play, Faith Healer. Directed by Peter DeLaurier and featuring Anthony Lawton, Ian Merrill Peakes, and Geneviève Perrier, Faith Healer explores memory, belief, and the stories we tell ourselves.
Feature: Ilana Lucas Picks The Top Toronto Theatre of 2023
by Ilana Lucas - Jan 2, 2024
It’s been a strong year for Toronto theatre. I saw 145 shows this year in Toronto and beyond, and am happy to report that theatre is alive and well. I’ve laughed, sobbed, coughed (discreetly into a mask), and cheered my way through our stages in 2023. Here are some local highlights.
by Ilana Lucas - Jan 2, 2024
It’s been a strong year for Toronto theatre. I saw 145 shows this year in Toronto and beyond, and am happy to report that theatre is alive and well. I’ve laughed, sobbed, coughed (discreetly into a mask), and cheered my way through our stages in 2023. Here are some local highlights.
Review: THE ISLAND at Ensemble
by Roy Berko - Oct 30, 2023
What did our critic think of THE ISLAND at Ensemble? Native South Euclid resident and Brush High School grad, Dr. Alan Wieder, is on a quest “to stem the tide of forgetfulness.” The oral historian, who has been on the faculties of both South Africa’s University of Western Cape and Stellenbosch University, is concerned that “few young South Africans know of the contributions or the sensibilities regarding the social justice and the revolution against class disparity and racism in the world.”
by Roy Berko - Oct 30, 2023
What did our critic think of THE ISLAND at Ensemble? Native South Euclid resident and Brush High School grad, Dr. Alan Wieder, is on a quest “to stem the tide of forgetfulness.” The oral historian, who has been on the faculties of both South Africa’s University of Western Cape and Stellenbosch University, is concerned that “few young South Africans know of the contributions or the sensibilities regarding the social justice and the revolution against class disparity and racism in the world.”
LUNGS, THE ISLAND, and More Set For Ensemble Theatre's 2023-24 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jul 25, 2023
Ensemble Theatre celebrates its second season in their new location with the 44th Season, 2023-2024: A Season Of Justice' When Standing By Isn't Enough! Learn more about the full season lineup here!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 25, 2023
Ensemble Theatre celebrates its second season in their new location with the 44th Season, 2023-2024: A Season Of Justice' When Standing By Isn't Enough! Learn more about the full season lineup here!
Cast Revealed For SIZWE BANZI IS DEAD at MAST Mayflower Studios
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2023
MAST Mayflower Studios has today announced casting for their upcoming revival of Athol Fugard, John Kani & Winston Ntshona's Sizwe Banzi is Dead, which runs at the Southampton theatre from 6–14 October 2023.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2023
MAST Mayflower Studios has today announced casting for their upcoming revival of Athol Fugard, John Kani & Winston Ntshona's Sizwe Banzi is Dead, which runs at the Southampton theatre from 6–14 October 2023.
Soulpepper Presents SIZWE BANZI IS DEAD, May 25- June 18
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2023
Soulpepper Theatre presents the Tony-nominated work by one of South Africa's greatest playwrights, Athol Fugard, in their production of his revolutionary apartheid-era collaboration with John Kani and Winston Ntshona, Sizwe Banzi Is Dead.
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2023
Soulpepper Theatre presents the Tony-nominated work by one of South Africa's greatest playwrights, Athol Fugard, in their production of his revolutionary apartheid-era collaboration with John Kani and Winston Ntshona, Sizwe Banzi Is Dead.
Have the Tony Awards Ever Made Exceptions to Their Rules?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Apr 9, 2023
This month, the reader question was: There's a lot of talk about Lea Michele's performance in Funny Girl, and how she won't be eligible for a Tony Award since the show opened last season. Is there any history of Tony Awards rules changes/exceptions in the past?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Apr 9, 2023
This month, the reader question was: There's a lot of talk about Lea Michele's performance in Funny Girl, and how she won't be eligible for a Tony Award since the show opened last season. Is there any history of Tony Awards rules changes/exceptions in the past?
This Week's New Classifieds on BWW - 9/29/2022
by - Sep 29, 2022
This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 9/29/2022 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
by - Sep 29, 2022
This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 9/29/2022 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
World Premiere of PEARL'S ROLLIN' WITH THE BLUES: A NIGHT WITH FELICIA P. FIELDS to be Presented at Writers Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 31, 2022
Writers Theatre will conclude its 2021/22 Season with Pearl’s Rollin’ with the Blues: A Night with Felicia P. Fields. The production runs June 23, 2022 – July 24, 2022 in the in the Alexandra C. and John D. Nichols Theatre at 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe. The Press Opening is Friday, July 1, 2022 at 7:30pm.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 31, 2022
Writers Theatre will conclude its 2021/22 Season with Pearl’s Rollin’ with the Blues: A Night with Felicia P. Fields. The production runs June 23, 2022 – July 24, 2022 in the in the Alexandra C. and John D. Nichols Theatre at 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe. The Press Opening is Friday, July 1, 2022 at 7:30pm.
Conversation With Karen Brooks Hopkins, President Emerita of BAM, to Take Place at the Modern Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2022
A spirited conversation with Karen Brooks Hopkins, president emerita of BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music), author, and senior advisor to the Onassis Foundation, will take place on Thursday, June 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Modern Theatre, 525 Washington St., Boston, MA.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2022
A spirited conversation with Karen Brooks Hopkins, president emerita of BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music), author, and senior advisor to the Onassis Foundation, will take place on Thursday, June 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Modern Theatre, 525 Washington St., Boston, MA.
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Presents THE ISLAND
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 6, 2022
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre has announced full casting and production details for THE ISLAND by Athol Fugard, John Kani, and Winston Ntshona, directed by Mikael Burke. THE ISLAND opens Saturday, April 9th at 8pm.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 6, 2022
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre has announced full casting and production details for THE ISLAND by Athol Fugard, John Kani, and Winston Ntshona, directed by Mikael Burke. THE ISLAND opens Saturday, April 9th at 8pm.
Court Theatre Announces 2022-2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 29, 2022
For the 68th season, Court Theatre will share a beloved, sharp-witted classic comedy; a drama set in Apartheid-era South Africa that speaks directly to our moment; an award-winning Caryl Churchill play about the lives of women farm laborers in 1970s England; and a celebratory, exuberant musical that re-imagines the story of Oedipus.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 29, 2022
For the 68th season, Court Theatre will share a beloved, sharp-witted classic comedy; a drama set in Apartheid-era South Africa that speaks directly to our moment; an award-winning Caryl Churchill play about the lives of women farm laborers in 1970s England; and a celebratory, exuberant musical that re-imagines the story of Oedipus.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Winston Ntshona been in?
Winston Ntshona has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
How many West End shows has Winston Ntshona been in?
Winston Ntshona has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Winston Ntshona been nominated for?
Special Citations (Obie Awards) for The Island, Outstanding Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Island, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Sizwe Banzi is Dead, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Island, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Sizwe Banzi is Dead and Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Island.
What awards has Winston Ntshona won?
Winston Ntshona has won multiple prestigious awards throughout his career. He received a Special Citation from the Obie Awards for his performance in The Island. He also won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for Sizwe Banzi is Dead. Additionally, he received a Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for The Island.
How many shows has Winston Ntshona written?
Winston Ntshona has written 2 shows including Sizwe Banzi Is Dead (Playwright), The Island (Playwright).
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