Yao Dogbe
Latest News on Yao Dogbe:
Review: THE AMERICAN FIVE at Ford's Theatre (Sep 26, 2025)
Cast and Creative Team Set for THE AMERICAN FIVE at Ford's Theatre Society (Jul 29, 2025)
Signature, Keegan, and 1st Stage Lead Wins at 41st Annual Helen Hayes Awards (May 20, 2025)
Review: THE AMERICAN FIVE at Ford's Theatre (Sep 26, 2025)
Cast and Creative Team Set for THE AMERICAN FIVE at Ford's Theatre Society (Jul 29, 2025)
Signature, Keegan, and 1st Stage Lead Wins at 41st Annual Helen Hayes Awards (May 20, 2025)
BIO
NEW YORK: Off-Broadway: Nollywood Dreams, The Doctor. TOURS: Montana Shakespeare in the Parks: Othello, Love’s Labour’s Lost | Hampstead Stage Company: Prince Caspian: The Chronicles of Narnia, Christmas Carol. REGIONAL: Chicago Shakespeare Theater: Richard III, Twelfth Night, Macbeth, Measure for Measure | Houston Shakespeare Festival: Richard III, Twelfth Night | American Players Theatre: Fences, Macbeth, Twelfth Night | Utah Shakespeare Festival: Cymbeline | Round House Theatre: Nollywood Dreams, Ohio State Murders | Capital Repertory Theatre: Fly | Northlight Theatre; Intimate Apparel | Remy Bumppo Theatre Company: Routes. TV: Everett D. Mitchell Documentary. OTHER: Round House Theatre: Homebound (Web series).PERSONAL: he/him | Yao is a first-generation Ghanaian American actor, and activist for African cultural & dialectical authenticity on the stage, and in film for the African diaspora. | Training: University of Houston: MFA in Acting, Norfolk State University (HBCU): BFA in Fine Arts/Graphic Design | Instagram: @yaonation.
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Video: Get A First Look At RICHARD III at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
by Joshua Wright - 2024-02-09 11:34:33
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals For RICHARD III at Chicago Shakespeare
by Joshua Wright - 2024-01-26 15:11:40
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Review: THE AMERICAN FIVE at Ford's Theatre
by Jake Bridges - Sep 26, 2025
Early in my arts management training, I read former Kennedy Center President Michael Kaiser’s book, The Cycle. This arts manifesto is a practical guide on creating and sustaining the arts, and I do recommend it for anyone seeking a career in the field. But I digress.
by Jake Bridges - Sep 26, 2025
Early in my arts management training, I read former Kennedy Center President Michael Kaiser’s book, The Cycle. This arts manifesto is a practical guide on creating and sustaining the arts, and I do recommend it for anyone seeking a career in the field. But I digress.
Cast and Creative Team Set for THE AMERICAN FIVE at Ford's Theatre Society
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2025
The cast and creative team of Chess Jakob's world-premiere of The American Five at Ford's Theatre has been revealed. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2025
The cast and creative team of Chess Jakob's world-premiere of The American Five at Ford's Theatre has been revealed. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Signature, Keegan, and 1st Stage Lead Wins at 41st Annual Helen Hayes Awards
by Joshua Wright - May 20, 2025
The 41st Helen Hayes Awards took place on May 19, 2025, at The Anthem, honoring excellence in Washington D.C. theatre. Signature Theatre led with six wins. Awards were presented in 41 categories from 165 eligible 2024 productions.
by Joshua Wright - May 20, 2025
The 41st Helen Hayes Awards took place on May 19, 2025, at The Anthem, honoring excellence in Washington D.C. theatre. Signature Theatre led with six wins. Awards were presented in 41 categories from 165 eligible 2024 productions.
Bonnie Milligan, Beanie Feldstein and More Nominated for 2025 Helen Hayes Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2025
Explore the 2025 Helen Hayes Awards Nominees, including standout performances by Bonnie Milligan and Beanie Feldstein. The awards will be presented on Monday, May 19 at an event at The Anthem. The nominations are for productions in the Washington, DC, region in the 2024 calendar year.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2025
Explore the 2025 Helen Hayes Awards Nominees, including standout performances by Bonnie Milligan and Beanie Feldstein. The awards will be presented on Monday, May 19 at an event at The Anthem. The nominations are for productions in the Washington, DC, region in the 2024 calendar year.
Photos: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Opens at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2025
Chicago Shakespeare hosted its opening night for Jaja’s African Hair Braiding Friday. In attendance were LaChanze, a producer on the show, and Producer Gigi Pritzker of Madison Wells Live and Chicago’s First Lady Stacie Johnson. Check out photos!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2025
Chicago Shakespeare hosted its opening night for Jaja’s African Hair Braiding Friday. In attendance were LaChanze, a producer on the show, and Producer Gigi Pritzker of Madison Wells Live and Chicago’s First Lady Stacie Johnson. Check out photos!
Review: JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Rachel Weinberg - Jan 21, 2025
With JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING, Jocelyn Bioh pulls off a challenging theatrical feat: She makes a slice-of-life play consistently engaging and entertaining. Set in Harlem at a hair salon of the same name, JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING follows a group of West African immigrant women working there — along with some of their customers. Bioh has populated her play with a cast of big personalities and peppers in just enough of the stylists’ backstories to allow us to learn more about them.
by Rachel Weinberg - Jan 21, 2025
With JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING, Jocelyn Bioh pulls off a challenging theatrical feat: She makes a slice-of-life play consistently engaging and entertaining. Set in Harlem at a hair salon of the same name, JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING follows a group of West African immigrant women working there — along with some of their customers. Bioh has populated her play with a cast of big personalities and peppers in just enough of the stylists’ backstories to allow us to learn more about them.
JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING to Have Midwest Premiere at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2024
Straight from a twice-extended Broadway run, Chicago Shakespeare Theater will present the Midwest premiere of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2024
Straight from a twice-extended Broadway run, Chicago Shakespeare Theater will present the Midwest premiere of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING At Berkeley Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2024
Check out brand-new production photos from Jocelyn Bioh's Tony Award-winning new comedy, JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING, performing at Berkeley Rep’s Peet’s Theatre now through December 15, 2024.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2024
Check out brand-new production photos from Jocelyn Bioh's Tony Award-winning new comedy, JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING, performing at Berkeley Rep’s Peet’s Theatre now through December 15, 2024.
Berkeley Rep to Present the West Coast Premiere of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2024
Direct from a twice-extended run on Broadway, Berkeley Rep will present the West Coast premiere of Jocelyn Bioh’s Tony Award-winning new comedy, JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING. Amidst the lively buzz of a scorching summer, love ignites, dreams soar, and secrets unravel. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2024
Direct from a twice-extended run on Broadway, Berkeley Rep will present the West Coast premiere of Jocelyn Bioh’s Tony Award-winning new comedy, JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING. Amidst the lively buzz of a scorching summer, love ignites, dreams soar, and secrets unravel. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Review: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at Arena Stage
by Jake Bridges - Sep 15, 2024
What did our critic think of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at Arena Stage?
by Jake Bridges - Sep 15, 2024
What did our critic think of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at Arena Stage?
Photos: Rehearsals for JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at Arena Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2024
See photos of Jaja's African Hair Braiding at Arena Stage. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2024
See photos of Jaja's African Hair Braiding at Arena Stage. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Cast and Creative Team Set for JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at Arena Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 1, 2024
Arena Stage has revealed the cast and creative team for Jaja’s African Hair Braiding.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 1, 2024
Arena Stage has revealed the cast and creative team for Jaja’s African Hair Braiding.
Review: TOPDOG/UNDERDOG at Round House Theatre
by Pamela Roberts - Jun 8, 2024
At Round House Theatre, director Jamil Jude stages a brilliant, heightened and deeply emotional interpretation of the Suzan-Lori Parks’ work that is as raw and affecting now as it was when it earned Parks a Pulitzer Prize two decades ago.
by Pamela Roberts - Jun 8, 2024
At Round House Theatre, director Jamil Jude stages a brilliant, heightened and deeply emotional interpretation of the Suzan-Lori Parks’ work that is as raw and affecting now as it was when it earned Parks a Pulitzer Prize two decades ago.
Review: RICHARD III at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Zac Thriffiley - Feb 10, 2024
If new Artistic Director Edward Hall's RICHARD III is any indication of what Chicago audiences can come to expect during his tenure, they would do well to cheer, 'Long live the king.' The darkly comic historical thriller runs through March 3 at CST's Courtyard Theater.
by Zac Thriffiley - Feb 10, 2024
If new Artistic Director Edward Hall's RICHARD III is any indication of what Chicago audiences can come to expect during his tenure, they would do well to cheer, 'Long live the king.' The darkly comic historical thriller runs through March 3 at CST's Courtyard Theater.
Video: Get A First Look At RICHARD III at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Feb 9, 2024
Get a first look at Chicago Shakespeare Theater's production of William Shakespeare’s Richard III, staged by Artistic Director Edward Hall in the Courtyard Theater, February 2–March 3 in all new video!
by Joshua Wright - Feb 9, 2024
Get a first look at Chicago Shakespeare Theater's production of William Shakespeare’s Richard III, staged by Artistic Director Edward Hall in the Courtyard Theater, February 2–March 3 in all new video!
Photos: Chicago Shakespeare Theater Presents William Shakespeare's RICHARD III
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2024
Chicago Shakespeare Theater presents William Shakespeare’s Richard III, staged by Artistic Director Edward Hall in the Courtyard Theater, February 2–March 3. Power, greed, ambition. A world where to win is everything. And to win at all costs. This marks the first major US production of Richard III to feature a woman with a disability in the title role.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2024
Chicago Shakespeare Theater presents William Shakespeare’s Richard III, staged by Artistic Director Edward Hall in the Courtyard Theater, February 2–March 3. Power, greed, ambition. A world where to win is everything. And to win at all costs. This marks the first major US production of Richard III to feature a woman with a disability in the title role.
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals For RICHARD III at Chicago Shakespeare
by Joshua Wright - Jan 26, 2024
Watch as Director Edward Hall and Katy Sullivan (Richard III) discuss reuniting to take on this epic political thriller RICHARD III at Chicago Shakespeare. Tony Award-nominated actor, Paralympic champion, and bilateral above-knee amputee Katy Sullivan makes her Chicago Shakespeare Theater debut in the title role.
by Joshua Wright - Jan 26, 2024
Watch as Director Edward Hall and Katy Sullivan (Richard III) discuss reuniting to take on this epic political thriller RICHARD III at Chicago Shakespeare. Tony Award-nominated actor, Paralympic champion, and bilateral above-knee amputee Katy Sullivan makes her Chicago Shakespeare Theater debut in the title role.
Katy Sullivan to Star in RICHARD III at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 29, 2023
Chicago Shakespeare Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for William Shakespeare’s Richard III. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 29, 2023
Chicago Shakespeare Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for William Shakespeare’s Richard III. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Chicago Shakespeare Theater Presents William Shakespeare's TWELFTH NIGHT
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 31, 2023
Chicago Shakespeare Theater presents William Shakespeare’s romantic comedy Twelfth Night, staged by director Tyrone Phillips in the Courtyard Theater, running now through November 26.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 31, 2023
Chicago Shakespeare Theater presents William Shakespeare’s romantic comedy Twelfth Night, staged by director Tyrone Phillips in the Courtyard Theater, running now through November 26.
Cast and Creative Team Set For TWELFTH NIGHT at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2023
Chicago Shakespeare Theater has announced the cast and creative team for the upcoming production of William Shakespeare’s romantic comedy Twelfth Night. Learn more about who is starring in the production here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2023
Chicago Shakespeare Theater has announced the cast and creative team for the upcoming production of William Shakespeare’s romantic comedy Twelfth Night. Learn more about who is starring in the production here!
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