Zora Neale Hurston
Zora Neale Hurston is an actor, bookwriter, playwright whose BroadwayWorld credits include Fast and Furious. Awards include Helen Hayes Awards for Polk County (2003).
Date of Birth: January 07, 1891
Date of Death: January 28, 1960 (69)
Birth Place: Eatonville, FL, USA
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FIRST-NAME BASIS Will Make Mainstage Debut at New York Festival of Song
by Rachel Stone - Oct 1, 2026
The New York Festival of Song opens its season with a concert of songs named for historical figures and literary characters, from Beethoven's Adelaide to the Beatles' Michelle, featuring soprano Christine Taylor Price, mezzo-soprano Megan Moore, and baritone Samuel Kidd.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 1, 2026
The New York Festival of Song opens its season with a concert of songs named for historical figures and literary characters, from Beethoven's Adelaide to the Beatles' Michelle, featuring soprano Christine Taylor Price, mezzo-soprano Megan Moore, and baritone Samuel Kidd.
Interview: Theatre Life with Reggie D. White
by Elliot Lanes - Sep 25, 2026
Today’s subject Reggie D. White is currently living his theatre life two fold. He is the Artistic Director of Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, only the third in the company’s 48 year history. He assumed the position in January of this year. That position is a full time job all by itself, but Reggie is also the director for the company’s current production of Venus. The show is the inaugural production for White’s first season as Artistic Director and plays through Oct 4th.
by Elliot Lanes - Sep 25, 2026
Today’s subject Reggie D. White is currently living his theatre life two fold. He is the Artistic Director of Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, only the third in the company’s 48 year history. He assumed the position in January of this year. That position is a full time job all by itself, but Reggie is also the director for the company’s current production of Venus. The show is the inaugural production for White’s first season as Artistic Director and plays through Oct 4th.
SPUNK to Open Soul Rep Theatre's 2026–2027 Season in Dallas
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2026
Soul Rep Theatre will present George C. Wolfe's SPUNK, adapted from Zora Neale Hurston's short stories and co-directed by Anyika McMillan-Herod and Dee Smith, at Bryant Hall in Dallas.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2026
Soul Rep Theatre will present George C. Wolfe's SPUNK, adapted from Zora Neale Hurston's short stories and co-directed by Anyika McMillan-Herod and Dee Smith, at Bryant Hall in Dallas.
Special: Spunk at Soul Rep Theatre Company in Dallas
by Team BWW - Sep 24, 2026
George C. Wolfe’s Spunk brings the vibrant words and unforgettable characters of legendary author Zora Neale Hurston to life in a theatrical celebration filled with humor, heart, music, and soul. Adapted from three of…
by Team BWW - Sep 24, 2026
George C. Wolfe’s Spunk brings the vibrant words and unforgettable characters of legendary author Zora Neale Hurston to life in a theatrical celebration filled with humor, heart, music, and soul. Adapted from three of…
THE DAY THE CIRCUS CAME TO TOWN Musical World Premiere and More Set for Asolo Rep 2026-27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2026
Asolo Repertory Theatre in Sarasota will present five Mainstage productions and its inaugural Second Stage season, with single tickets going on sale for the 2026-27 lineup.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2026
Asolo Repertory Theatre in Sarasota will present five Mainstage productions and its inaugural Second Stage season, with single tickets going on sale for the 2026-27 lineup.
SPUNK, STEW, and More Set For Soul Rep Theatre Company's 2026-2027 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2026
Soul Rep Theatre Company announced its 2026–2027 season featuring three productions — SPUNK, THE GLORIOUS WORLD OF CROWNS, KINKS AND CURLS, and STEW — with season subscriptions now on sale at soulrep.org.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2026
Soul Rep Theatre Company announced its 2026–2027 season featuring three productions — SPUNK, THE GLORIOUS WORLD OF CROWNS, KINKS AND CURLS, and STEW — with season subscriptions now on sale at soulrep.org.
NEW YORK FESTIVAL OF SONG to Launch 2026-2027 Season at Merkin Hall and Beyond
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 7, 2026
New York Festival of Song announced its upcoming season, featuring four mainstage concerts at Merkin Hall co-presented by Kaufman Music Center, plus standalone programs including A GOYISHE CHRISTMAS TO YOU! and a Juilliard collaboration.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 7, 2026
New York Festival of Song announced its upcoming season, featuring four mainstage concerts at Merkin Hall co-presented by Kaufman Music Center, plus standalone programs including A GOYISHE CHRISTMAS TO YOU! and a Juilliard collaboration.
Court Theatre to Present 10th Anniversary SPOTLIGHT READING SERIES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2026
Court Theatre will present the Spotlight Reading Series. The Spotlight Reading Series will run at venues throughout Chicago. The event is curated by Director of Engagement Kamilah Rashied.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2026
Court Theatre will present the Spotlight Reading Series. The Spotlight Reading Series will run at venues throughout Chicago. The event is curated by Director of Engagement Kamilah Rashied.
THE MONSTERS Cast & Creative Team Unveiled at La Jolla Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
La Jolla Playhouse has announced the cast and creative team for THE MONSTERS, a co-production with Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Playwright Ngozi Anyanwu stars alongside Sullivan Jones in the sibling drama set in the world of mixed martial arts.
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
La Jolla Playhouse has announced the cast and creative team for THE MONSTERS, a co-production with Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Playwright Ngozi Anyanwu stars alongside Sullivan Jones in the sibling drama set in the world of mixed martial arts.
Literature to Life Will Host Spring Benefits in NYC and Washington, D.C.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026
Literature to Life will host Spring Benefit events in New York City and Washington, D.C., featuring live performances, cocktails, and hors d'oeuvres, with proceeds supporting educational programs for students in both cities.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026
Literature to Life will host Spring Benefit events in New York City and Washington, D.C., featuring live performances, cocktails, and hors d'oeuvres, with proceeds supporting educational programs for students in both cities.
National Black Theatre Will Present Sarah Jones, Amy Sherald Stage Adaptations in 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 27, 2026
National Black Theatre announced its spring/summer programming, including a co-commission with Oxford University featuring Tony Award-winner Sarah Jones and a theatrical reimagining of Amy Sherald's American Sublime, directed by Zhailon Levingston.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 27, 2026
National Black Theatre announced its spring/summer programming, including a co-commission with Oxford University featuring Tony Award-winner Sarah Jones and a theatrical reimagining of Amy Sherald's American Sublime, directed by Zhailon Levingston.
THE DAY THE CIRCUS CAME TO TOWN and More Set For Asolo Repertory Theatre's 2026/27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 9, 2026
Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced its 2026/2027 Season — a celebration of 1927, the year John Ringling moved the 'Greatest Show on Earth' to Sarasota. Learn more about the lineup here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 9, 2026
Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced its 2026/2027 Season — a celebration of 1927, the year John Ringling moved the 'Greatest Show on Earth' to Sarasota. Learn more about the lineup here!
Literature to Life Will Present BOOKS UNITE Event in Paterson
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2026
Literature to Life will launch BOOKS UNITE, a series of free community events in Paterson, NJ, featuring performances, book clubs, and workshops aimed at fostering community engagement through literature.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2026
Literature to Life will launch BOOKS UNITE, a series of free community events in Paterson, NJ, featuring performances, book clubs, and workshops aimed at fostering community engagement through literature.
Visual Artist Charisse Pearlina Weston as the 2026 Recipient of the $35,000 Hermitage Greenfield Prize
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2026
The Hermitage Artist Retreat, in collaboration with the Philadelphia-based Greenfield Foundation, has announced visual artist Charisse Pearlina Weston as the winner of the 2026 Hermitage Greenfield Prize (HGP).
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2026
The Hermitage Artist Retreat, in collaboration with the Philadelphia-based Greenfield Foundation, has announced visual artist Charisse Pearlina Weston as the winner of the 2026 Hermitage Greenfield Prize (HGP).
MULEHEADED, OR ZORA AND LANGSTON WRITE A PLAY By David Robson to Premiere at Passage Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2026
Passage Theatre, the only professional theatre company in Trenton, will open David Robson's Muleheaded, or Zora and Langston Write a Play, a world premiere.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2026
Passage Theatre, the only professional theatre company in Trenton, will open David Robson's Muleheaded, or Zora and Langston Write a Play, a world premiere.
Orlando Shakes To Commission Stage Adaptation Of THEIR EYES WERE WATCHING GOD By James Ijames
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 23, 2025
Orlando Shakes, in partnership with the University of Central Florida and Arden Theatre Company, will commission a new stage adaptation of Zora Neale Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God. Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright James Ijames will develop the adaptation through workshops, readings, and co-world premieres. The project continues Ijames’ longstanding collaboration with Arden Theatre Company.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 23, 2025
Orlando Shakes, in partnership with the University of Central Florida and Arden Theatre Company, will commission a new stage adaptation of Zora Neale Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God. Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright James Ijames will develop the adaptation through workshops, readings, and co-world premieres. The project continues Ijames’ longstanding collaboration with Arden Theatre Company.
The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage Announces $8.6 Million in Grants; Appoints New Executive Director
by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2025
The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage (the Center) announced that it has awarded $8.6 million to 44 Philadelphia-area cultural organizations and artists. Leanr more here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2025
The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage (the Center) announced that it has awarded $8.6 million to 44 Philadelphia-area cultural organizations and artists. Leanr more here!
Spotlight: COLLAGE DANCE COLLECTIVE at Midwest Trust Center
by BWW Special Offer - Nov 9, 2025
See Collage Dance Collective at the Midwest Trust Center. Rooted in the heartland of Memphis, Tennessee, Collage Dance Collective embodies the greatness of American dance and is at the national forefront of inspiring the growth and diversity of ballet. Collage’s meteoric rise over the last decade is fueled by its dynamic programming, virtuosic company artists, and its talent for presenting what the Albany Times Union called “ballet made utterly, gorgeously human.”
by BWW Special Offer - Nov 9, 2025
See Collage Dance Collective at the Midwest Trust Center. Rooted in the heartland of Memphis, Tennessee, Collage Dance Collective embodies the greatness of American dance and is at the national forefront of inspiring the growth and diversity of ballet. Collage’s meteoric rise over the last decade is fueled by its dynamic programming, virtuosic company artists, and its talent for presenting what the Albany Times Union called “ballet made utterly, gorgeously human.”
Photos: Quintessence Theatre Group's FIRE!!
by Gillian Blum - Sep 28, 2025
See photos for the Quintessence Theatre Group's upcoming production of FIRE!!, adapted for the stage by Marilyn Campbell-Lowe and Paul Oakley Stovall.
by Gillian Blum - Sep 28, 2025
See photos for the Quintessence Theatre Group's upcoming production of FIRE!!, adapted for the stage by Marilyn Campbell-Lowe and Paul Oakley Stovall.
The Guggenheim Fellowship At 100 To Be Celebrated In Special Exhibit At The New York Historical
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2025
The New York Historical will host The Guggenheim Fellowship at 100 from August 29–November 30, 2025, featuring letters, photos, and artifacts from a century of iconic Guggenheim Fellows including James Baldwin, Zora Neale Hurston, and Martha Graham.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2025
The New York Historical will host The Guggenheim Fellowship at 100 from August 29–November 30, 2025, featuring letters, photos, and artifacts from a century of iconic Guggenheim Fellows including James Baldwin, Zora Neale Hurston, and Martha Graham.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Zora Neale Hurston been in?
Zora Neale Hurston has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Zora Neale Hurston been in?
Zora Neale Hurston has not appeared in the West End
What awards has Zora Neale Hurston been nominated for?
Zora Neale Hurston has been nominated for the Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for the show Polk County.
What awards has Zora Neale Hurston won?
Zora Neale Hurston has won the Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for her work on the musical "Polk County".
How many shows has Zora Neale Hurston written?
Zora Neale Hurston has written 2 shows including Fast and Furious (Bookwriter), Mule Bone (Bookwriter).
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