Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
Latest News on Branden Jacobs-Jenkins:
GOD OF CARNAGE and WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF Come to South Coast Repertory (Jan 9, 2026)
LIBERATION, OEDIPUS, REDWOOD and More Nominated for 2026 GLAAD Media Awards (Jan 7, 2026)
CAESAR, A Contemporary Shakespeare Adaptation, Comes to Philadelphia Theatre Company (Jan 6, 2026)
GOD OF CARNAGE and WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF Come to South Coast Repertory (Jan 9, 2026)
LIBERATION, OEDIPUS, REDWOOD and More Nominated for 2026 GLAAD Media Awards (Jan 7, 2026)
CAESAR, A Contemporary Shakespeare Adaptation, Comes to Philadelphia Theatre Company (Jan 6, 2026)
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Awards and Nominations
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Play
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Purpose
winner
The Lortels - 2024 - Outstanding Play
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, The Comeuppance
The Pulitzer Prize - 2018 - Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Everybody
Drama League Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play
Branden Jacobs-JenkinsGloria
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play
Branden Jacobs-JenkinsGloria
The Pulitzer Prize - 2016 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Branden Jacobs-JenkinsGloria
Drama League Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, An Octoroon
winner
Obie Awards - 2014 - Best New American Play
Branden Jacobs-JenkinsAppropriate and An Octoroon
Videos
Video: Branden Jacobs-Jenkins & Glenn Davis Celebrate Tony Win for Best Play
by Joey Mervis - 2025-06-09 00:16:33
Video: Kara Young Recalls Falling in Love with Performing During a Mime Class
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-06-03 15:59:50
Video: PURPOSE Cast Talks 'Genius' Playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins & More on TAMRON HALL
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-04-18 11:35:37
Video: LaTanya Richardson Jackson Talks PURPOSE and Directing Husband Samuel L. Jackson in THE PIANO LESSON
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-04-08 15:27:08
Video: LaTanya Richardson Jackson Shares What She Wrote on New Sardi's Portrait
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-27 14:37:55
Video: Phylicia Rashad Talks Directing Broadway's PURPOSE, Praises Collaborators
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-12 17:11:36
Video: Maggie Lacey, Steve Kazee, & More in APPROPRIATE at The Old Globe
by Joshua Wright - 2025-02-06 14:02:06
Video: Meet the Creators Behind the Tony-Nominated Shows of 2024
by Joey Mervis - 2024-06-14 15:35:25
Video: Sarah Paulson Is Not Taking Her Tony Nomination for Granted
by Joey Mervis - 2024-05-21 14:35:44
Video: Sarah Paulson Talks APPROPRIATE and More on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-05-12 13:04:11
Video: Sarah Paulson Talks APPROPRIATE on THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JIMMY FALLON
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-03-30 14:55:27
Video: First Look at Steppenwolf Theatre Company's Phylicia Rashad-Directed PURPOSE
by Joshua Wright - 2024-03-21 12:25:42
Video: Watch a Trailer for Steppenwolf's PURPOSE, Directed by Phylicia Rashad
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-03-10 12:59:48
Video: Phylicia Rashad on PURPOSE at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - 2024-01-22 13:18:15
Video: Stars Come Out to Celebrate Opening Night of PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-01-17 11:48:18
News
GOD OF CARNAGE and WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF Come to South Coast Repertory
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2026
South Coast Repertory will open 2026 with a rotating repertory of Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2026
South Coast Repertory will open 2026 with a rotating repertory of Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton.
CAESAR, A Contemporary Shakespeare Adaptation, Comes to
Philadelphia Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2026
Philadelphia Theatre Company (PTC) will present Caesar, a new adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, February 6-22, 2026, at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2026
Philadelphia Theatre Company (PTC) will present Caesar, a new adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, February 6-22, 2026, at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre.
Colman Domingo, Paul Tazewell, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, and More Make Native Son 101 List
by Stephi Wild - Dec 15, 2025
Native Son, the leading organization championing Black queer men, has announced its annual year-end Native Son 101 List Class of 2025, celebrating a powerful collective of creatives, media executives, designers, stylists, actors, authors, and more.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 15, 2025
Native Son, the leading organization championing Black queer men, has announced its annual year-end Native Son 101 List Class of 2025, celebrating a powerful collective of creatives, media executives, designers, stylists, actors, authors, and more.
PURPOSE Makes Australian Premiere at Sydney Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2025
After claiming the 2025 Tony Award for Best Play, the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the 2025 New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Purpose is set for its next major milestone: a new production at Sydney Theatre Company.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2025
After claiming the 2025 Tony Award for Best Play, the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the 2025 New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Purpose is set for its next major milestone: a new production at Sydney Theatre Company.
Conch Shell Productions And HB Studio To Present THE GAME As Part Of CSP New Works Fest 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 28, 2025
Conch Shell Productions, in partnership with HB Studio, will present THE GAME as part of Program B of the CSP New Works Fest 2025. The sci-fi one-act will be performed on December 5 at 7:00 p.m. and December 6 at 5:30 p.m..
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 28, 2025
Conch Shell Productions, in partnership with HB Studio, will present THE GAME as part of Program B of the CSP New Works Fest 2025. The sci-fi one-act will be performed on December 5 at 7:00 p.m. and December 6 at 5:30 p.m..
Plays by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Lynn Nottage and More Set for LCT Theater's The Reading Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2025
Lincoln Center Theater has revealed the programming for The Reading Series at LCT3. In this intimate new series, six of our most celebrated playwrights join forces with exciting voices new to LCT to share the stage and the spotlight.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2025
Lincoln Center Theater has revealed the programming for The Reading Series at LCT3. In this intimate new series, six of our most celebrated playwrights join forces with exciting voices new to LCT to share the stage and the spotlight.
Shaw Festival Reveals 2026 Casts And Creative Teams For FUNNY GIRL and More
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2025
The Shaw Festival has released casting and creative teams for its 2026 season, which runs April 2 through December 23 in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Productions include new stagings of Amadeus, Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense, and additional works across three venues.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2025
The Shaw Festival has released casting and creative teams for its 2026 season, which runs April 2 through December 23 in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Productions include new stagings of Amadeus, Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense, and additional works across three venues.
From Chicago to NYC: Steppenwolf’s Broadway Boom
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2025
Many Steppenwolf productions have made the jump to Broadway, with three shows transferring in 2025 alone. Learn more about Purpose, Bug, The Minutes, and more!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2025
Many Steppenwolf productions have made the jump to Broadway, with three shows transferring in 2025 alone. Learn more about Purpose, Bug, The Minutes, and more!
The Public Theater Reveals 2025-2027 Emerging Writers Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2025
The Public Theater revealed that 10 new playwrights have been selected for the 2025-2027 Emerging Writers Group. Learn more about the writers and the group here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2025
The Public Theater revealed that 10 new playwrights have been selected for the 2025-2027 Emerging Writers Group. Learn more about the writers and the group here!
PURPLE RAIN Adds Extra Week of Pre-Broadway Performances in Minneapolis
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2025
Due to audience demand, producer Orin Wolf and Hennepin Arts are pleased to announce that the stage adaptation of the iconic film PURPLE RAIN will rock the historic State Theatre for one additional week.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2025
Due to audience demand, producer Orin Wolf and Hennepin Arts are pleased to announce that the stage adaptation of the iconic film PURPLE RAIN will rock the historic State Theatre for one additional week.
2025 BLACK THEATRE ALLIANCE AWARDS Nominations Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2025
The 2025 Black Theatre Alliance Awards have announced nominations celebrating excellence in Chicago’s African American theatre community. The ceremony will take place October 27, 2025, at the Beverly Arts Center and honor ILesia Duncan with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2025
The 2025 Black Theatre Alliance Awards have announced nominations celebrating excellence in Chicago’s African American theatre community. The ceremony will take place October 27, 2025, at the Beverly Arts Center and honor ILesia Duncan with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Pittsburgh Public Theater Names Kyle Haden As Artistic Consultant & Adil Mansoor As Resident Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2025
Pittsburgh Public Theater has revealed a new chapter in its artistic leadership, welcoming acclaimed director, educator, and actor Kyle Haden as Artistic Consultant and celebrated theater-maker Adil Mansoor as Resident Director.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2025
Pittsburgh Public Theater has revealed a new chapter in its artistic leadership, welcoming acclaimed director, educator, and actor Kyle Haden as Artistic Consultant and celebrated theater-maker Adil Mansoor as Resident Director.
Yale Schwarzman Center Will Stage Reading of Yale Drama Series 2025 Prize-Winning Play by Ariel Stess
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2025
Yale Schwarzman Center announced that it will produce a staged reading of Ariel Stess's KARA & EMMA & BARBARA & MIRANDA, the winner of the 2025 Yale Drama Series Prize.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2025
Yale Schwarzman Center announced that it will produce a staged reading of Ariel Stess's KARA & EMMA & BARBARA & MIRANDA, the winner of the 2025 Yale Drama Series Prize.
Review: THE COMEUPPANCE at Stray Cat Theatre
by Herbert Paine - Sep 29, 2025
With a running time of two hours plus Jacobs-Jenkins's uneven script may waver at times, yet to the company’s credit, and to director Seth Tucker, this Stray Cat Theatre production remains impossible to ignore.
by Herbert Paine - Sep 29, 2025
With a running time of two hours plus Jacobs-Jenkins's uneven script may waver at times, yet to the company’s credit, and to director Seth Tucker, this Stray Cat Theatre production remains impossible to ignore.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Branden Jacobs-Jenkins written?
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins has written 4 shows including Appropriate (Playwright), WAR (Playwright), Everybody (Playwright), Gloria (Writer).
What awards has Branden Jacobs-Jenkins been nominated for?
Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Purpose, Outstanding Play (The Lortels) for The Comeuppance, Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Everybody, Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play (Drama League Awards) for Gloria, Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Gloria, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Gloria, Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play (Drama League Awards) for An Octoroon and Best New American Play (Obie Awards) for Appropriate and An Octoroon.
What awards has Branden Jacobs-Jenkins won?
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins has won several prestigious awards for his plays. He received the Outstanding Play award at the Drama Desk Awards for Purpose and the Outstanding Play award at The Lortels for The Comeuppance. Additionally, he earned the Best New American Play award at the Obie Awards for both Appropriate and An Octoroon.
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