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Carra Patterson BIO

Broadway: Wit (MTC).
Off-Broadway: Teenage Dick, Measure for Measure (Public Theater); Significant Other, Little Children Dream of God (Roundabout Theatre); Luck of the Irish (Lincoln Center3); Richard III (Epic Theatre).
Regional: In the Red and Brown Water (Alliance Theatre), Ceremonies in Dark Old Men (dir. Kenny Leon, True Colors Theatre), The Wiz (True Colors).
Film: Straight Outta Compton
TV: "The Arrangement," "Bloodline," "Blue Bloods," "Elementary," "The Good Wife."
MFA, NYU Graduate Acting Program.

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Carra Patterson STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Off-Broadway Production, 2019
Anna Mae

Afua

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Original Broadway Production, 2017
Rena

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway, 2015
Vanessa

[Off-Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theater LCT3 Production, 2013
Performer

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2012
Susie Monahan


Carra Patterson Movies

[2010]Why Did I Get Married Too? Kelly

[2015]Straight Outta Compton Tomica

[2016]How to Tell You're a Douchebag Grace

[2017]Ambition's Debt Calpurnia

[2020]The Subject Marley Reed

[2023]Rustin Coretta Scott King


Carra Patterson TV Shows

The Arrangement Shaun

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Carra Patterson News


Jane Krakowski, Linda Lavin & More Join THE GOOD WIFE Spin-Off

CBS' The Good Wife spin-off, Elsbeth, has added Jane Krakowski, Linda Lavin, Blair Underwood, and Retta as guest stars. In the new series, Carrie Preston stars as Elsbeth Tascioni, an astute but unconventional attorney who utilizes her singular point. Wendell Pierce also stars.

Video: Watch the RUSTIN Trailer Starring Colman Domingo, Audra McDonald & More

Netflix has released the trailer for Rustin, George C. Wolfe's new film about activist Bayard Rustin. The film stars Colman Domingo as Rustin, along with Audra McDonald, Adrienne Warren, Michael Potts, Glynn Turman, CCH Pounder, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Chris Rock, and more. Watch the new video trailer now!

Video: Watch Colman Domingo, Audra McDonald & More in Netflix's RUSTIN Movie Teaser Trailer

Joining Domingo and McDonald in the film is Adrienne Warren, Michael Potts, Glynn Turman, CCH Pounder, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Chris Rock, Aml Ameen, Gus Halper, Johnny Ramey, Lilli Kay, Jordan-Amanda Hall, Jakeem Powell, Grantham Coleman, Jamilah Rosemond, Jules Latimer, Maxwell Whittington-Cooper, and more. Watch the video teaser now!

Photos: See Audra McDonald, Colman Domingo & More in New RUSTIN Photos; Netflix Sets November Premiere Date For New Film

Netflix has shared new photos from Rustin, their upcoming Bayard Rustin biopic starring Colman Domingo, Audra McDonald, and more. Directed by DGA Award and five-time Tony Award winner George C. Wolfe, the film also features Adrienne Warren, Michael Potts, Glynn Turman, CCH Pounder, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Chris Rock, and more.

Photo: First Look at Colman Domingo as Bayard Rustin in George C. Wolfe's RUSTIN

Netflix has shared a first look at Tony winner Colman Domingo as Bayard Rustin in George C. Wolfe's upcoming film, Rustin. The new film will also star Audra McDonald, Adrienne Warren, Michael Potts, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Chris Rock, and more. Check out the first look photo now!

Epic Theatre Ensemble: Empowering Young People to Use Their Voice Through Performance For Social Change

Since its founding on September 11, 2001; Epic Theatre Ensemble continues to inspire young people to utilize their voice through performance to create social change and motivate civic dialogue.

Adrienne Warren, Michael Potts & More Join George C. Wolfe's RUSTIN Biopic on Netflix

Adrienne Warren, Michael Potts, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, CCH Pounder, Bill Irwin, Gus Halper, Johnny Ramey, and Carra Patterson will join the previously announced Audra McDonald, Chris Rock, Colman Domingo, and Glynn Turman in the new biopic based on the life of activist Bayard Rustin.

VIDEO: Trailer for New Disney Plus Series TURNER & HOOCH!

“Turner & Hooch” stars Josh Peck as Scott Turner, son of Detective Scott Turner portrayed by Tom Hanks in the 1989 film of the same name.

TURNER & HOOCH on Disney Plus Sets Leading Cast

The upcoming Disney Plus series adaptation of 'Turner & Hooch' has set its leading cast. 

AMERICAN PIE's Jason Biggs Talks THE SUBJECT On Tom Needham's SOUNDS OF FILM

Tom Needham's very special guest on THE SOUNDS OF FILM this week is actor Jason Biggs, star of the new film, THE SUBJECT. Jason Biggs is well known for his roles in the AMERICAN PIE movies, SAVING SILVERMAN, Woody Allen's SOMETHING ELSE, ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK and Broadway's THE GRADUATE.

Finalists Announced for the 2020 American Black Film Festival's Annual HBO Short Film Competition

HBO announced today their selection of finalists who will compete in ABFF's 23rd annual HBO Short Film Competition.

PLAY OF THE DAY! Today's Play: JITNEY by August Wilson

During this time when productions all over the world have been put on pause, we are coming together to celebrate plays that have left their mark on theater history. This week we will be focusing on the plays of August Wilson. Today's play, Jitney.

H. Michael Croner Will Star in Fox Comedy Pilot PATTY'S AUTO

Variety reports that H. Michael Croner has joined Fox's multi-cam comedy pilot “Patty's Auto.'

Playwright Lynn Nottage and Actor Jessica Frances Dukes Discuss their New Play BY THE WAY, MEET VERA STARK

Two time Pulitzer-prize winning playwright Lynn Nottage, best known for Ruined and Tony-winning play Sweat, and actor Jessica Frances Dukes, who stars in Nottage's By the Way, Meet Vera Stark, joined AM to DM by BuzzFeed News this morning. The duo discussed their new play "By the Way, Meet Vera Stark," how things have and haven't changed for black actors since the early days of Hollywood, their inspiration for the story and character and more.

Photo Flash: BY THE WAY, MEET VERA STARK Celebrates Opening Night

The Signature Theatre production of By the Way, Meet Vera Stark, by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner and Residency 1 playwright Lynn Nottage and directed by Obie Award-winner Kamilah Forbes, recently celebrated opening night on The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center. Check out photos from the evening below!

BWW Review: Lynn Nottage's Show-Biz Social Satire BY THE WAY, MEET VERA STARK Gets a Terrific Revival

It was only eight years ago when two-time Pulitzer winner Lynn Nottage's terrific show-biz social satire, By the Way, Meet Vera Stark was first seen Off-Broadway, but director Kamilah Forbes' crackling good new mounting for Signature Theatre is a welcome return.

Photo Flash: First Look at BY THE WAY, MEET VERA STARK

By The Way, Meet Vera Stark began performance on January 29 and opens on Tuesday, February 19 on the Irene Diamond Stage at the Pershing Square Signature Center. The production is a limited engagement through March 10, 2019. Get a first look at the production below!

Signature's BY THE WAY, MEET VERA STARK Will Extend Through March 10

The Signature Theatre production of By the Way, Meet Vera Stark, by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner and Residency 1 playwright Lynn Nottage and directed by Obie Award-winner Kamilah Forbes, has been extended one week to now play through March 10, 2019. The production began performances on January 29 with a February 19 opening night on The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9thand 10th Avenues).

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Signature's BY THE WAY, MEET VERA STARK 

Signature Theatre presents By the Way, Meet Vera Stark by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner andResidency 1 playwright Lynn Nottage and directed by Obie Award-winner Kamilah Forbes.

Jenni Barber & Jessica Frances Dukes Lead Signature's BY THE WAY, MEET VERA STARK

The cast and creative team have been announced for the Signature Theatre production of By the Way, Meet Vera Stark by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner and Residency 1 playwright Lynn Nottage and directed by Obie Award-winner Kamilah Forbes.

Carra Patterson FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Carra Patterson has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

Carra Patterson has not appeared in the West End.

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