Charlayne Woodard
Latest News on Charlayne Woodard:
Annaleigh Ashford, Sandra Caldwell, & Ann Harada Join YOU MIGHT KNOW HER FROM Live Podcast Recording at Laurie Beechman Theatre (Feb 18, 2026)
Vivid Stage Celebrates MLK Jr. With PRETTY FIRE (Jan 7, 2026)
Photos: PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Opens at the Ahmanson Theatre (Nov 17, 2025)
Annaleigh Ashford, Sandra Caldwell, & Ann Harada Join YOU MIGHT KNOW HER FROM Live Podcast Recording at Laurie Beechman Theatre (Feb 18, 2026)
Vivid Stage Celebrates MLK Jr. With PRETTY FIRE (Jan 7, 2026)
Photos: PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Opens at the Ahmanson Theatre (Nov 17, 2025)
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Playwright Charlayne Woodard arrives for the opening night performance of ?Blues for an Alabama Sky? at Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum on April 13, 2022, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by D
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04/14/2022
From: Photos: BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY Opens At Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum
From left, playwright Charlayne Woodard and Sondra Soistt arrive for the opening night performance of ?Blues for an Alabama Sky? at Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum on April 13, 2022, in Los Ange
Date:
04/14/2022
From: Photos: BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY Opens At Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum
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Awards and Nominations
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Obie Awards - 2011 - Performance
Charlayne Woodard, Charlayne Woodard
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Solo Performance
Charlayne Woodard, In Real Life
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Drama Desk Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Solo Performance
Charlayne Woodard, In Real Life
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Obie Awards - 2000 - Performance
Charlayne WoodardIn the Blood
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VIDEO: The Ball Scene Goes Mainstream in the Trailer for Season Two of POSE
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VIDEO: Check Out the Newly Released Teaser for Upcoming Ryan Murphy Project, POSE
by Macon Prickett - 2018-05-30 13:50:19
VIDEO: Check Out Billy Porter, Evan Peters, & More in The Official Trailer for Upcoming FX Series POSE
by Macon Prickett - 2018-05-03 15:22:06
TV: Behind the Scenes with Premieres' GRACE and THE OTHER ROOM as Part of 'Inner Voices'
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2014-10-07 17:24:47
STAGE TUBE: Steven Sater, Christopher Ashley and NIGHTINGALE Team Address Color-Blind Casting
by Nicole Rosky - 2012-07-24 10:45:06
STAGE TUBE: Scenes from Center Theatre Group's THE NIGHT WATCHER
by Kelsey Denette - 2011-11-28 20:51:00
TV: Bobby Cannavale, Ellen Barkin et al. Honor George C. Wolfe with SDC 'Mr. Abbott' Prize
by Broadway Beat - 2011-10-04 18:14:03
STAGE TUBE: La Jolla Playhouse Presents MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
by Gabrielle Sierra - 2010-07-26 16:39:45
News
Annaleigh Ashford, Sandra Caldwell, & Ann Harada Join YOU MIGHT KNOW HER FROM Live Podcast Recording at Laurie Beechman Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2026
You Might Know Her From, the acclaimed podcast hosted by Anne Rodeman and Damian Bellino, will record its first-ever live episode on February 28th at the Laurie Beechman Theatre in New York City.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2026
You Might Know Her From, the acclaimed podcast hosted by Anne Rodeman and Damian Bellino, will record its first-ever live episode on February 28th at the Laurie Beechman Theatre in New York City.
Vivid Stage Celebrates MLK Jr. With PRETTY FIRE
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2026
On Sunday, January 18 at 2:00 pm, Vivid will co-sponsor a reading of Charlayne Woodard's play PRETTY FIRE with Interweave and Saint John's Lutheran Church of Summit.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2026
On Sunday, January 18 at 2:00 pm, Vivid will co-sponsor a reading of Charlayne Woodard's play PRETTY FIRE with Interweave and Saint John's Lutheran Church of Summit.
Photos: PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Opens at the Ahmanson Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2025
Paranormal Activity officially opened at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles on Friday, November 14. Check out photos from opening night and learn more about the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2025
Paranormal Activity officially opened at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles on Friday, November 14. Check out photos from opening night and learn more about the show here!
L.A. Theatre Works Launches Streaming Subscription Service
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2025
L.A. Theatre Works, the world’s foremost producer of audio theater, has launched a monthly subscription service offering global access plays in its catalog of classic, contemporary and original plays, with additional titles added every month.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2025
L.A. Theatre Works, the world’s foremost producer of audio theater, has launched a monthly subscription service offering global access plays in its catalog of classic, contemporary and original plays, with additional titles added every month.
Camille A. Brown Will Direct West Coast Premiere Reading of SWEET LORRAINE
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2025
Celebration Theatre, in partnership with City of West Hollywood and Los Angeles LGBT Center's Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Center will present the West Coast Premiere reading of sweet lorraine.
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2025
Celebration Theatre, in partnership with City of West Hollywood and Los Angeles LGBT Center's Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Center will present the West Coast Premiere reading of sweet lorraine.
John Douglas Thompson and More to be Honored at Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2025
John Douglas Thompson will be presented with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement and more when Red Bull Theater presents the annual Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit. Learn more and see how to attend.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2025
John Douglas Thompson will be presented with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement and more when Red Bull Theater presents the annual Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit. Learn more and see how to attend.
Photos: Meet the Cast of PRETTY FIRE At Soul Rep
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2025
Soul Rep Theatre Company will continue its 30th Anniversary year with PRETTY FIRE, the regional premiere of Broadway actress and playwright, Charlayne Woodard’s autobiographical tale of growing up during the Civil Rights Era, April 11 – April 19 at The Latino Cultural Center. See photos of the show's cast below.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2025
Soul Rep Theatre Company will continue its 30th Anniversary year with PRETTY FIRE, the regional premiere of Broadway actress and playwright, Charlayne Woodard’s autobiographical tale of growing up during the Civil Rights Era, April 11 – April 19 at The Latino Cultural Center. See photos of the show's cast below.
PRETTY FIRE Comes to Soul Rep Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2025
Soul Rep Theatre Company will continue its 30th Anniversary year with PRETTY FIRE, the regional premiere of Broadway actress and playwright, Charlayne Woodard’s autobiographical tale of growing up during the Civil Rights Era.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2025
Soul Rep Theatre Company will continue its 30th Anniversary year with PRETTY FIRE, the regional premiere of Broadway actress and playwright, Charlayne Woodard’s autobiographical tale of growing up during the Civil Rights Era.
THE PIANO LESSON Opens This Month At Long Beach Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2025
The Piano Lesson by August Wilson will begin performances at Long Beach Playhouse on February 22 and will run to March 22, 2025. August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize winning play, THE PIANO LESSON is part of the playwright's Pittsburg Series of ten shows set in that town.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2025
The Piano Lesson by August Wilson will begin performances at Long Beach Playhouse on February 22 and will run to March 22, 2025. August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize winning play, THE PIANO LESSON is part of the playwright's Pittsburg Series of ten shows set in that town.
John Douglas Thompson To Be Honored At Red Bull Theater Benefit
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2025
Red Bull Theater has announced that John Douglas Thompson will be presented with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2025
Red Bull Theater has announced that John Douglas Thompson will be presented with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit.
Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival Presents IN REAL LIFE by Charlayne Woodard
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2024
Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival has announced their upcoming production of IN REAL LIFE!.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2024
Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival has announced their upcoming production of IN REAL LIFE!.
Christopher Ashley Will Take Over as Roundabout Theatre Company Artistic Director
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 25, 2024
Christopher Ashley, 17-year Artistic Director of La Jolla Playhouse, will be the new Artistic Director of Roundabout Theatre Company, to begin his tenure in July 2026 with the 2027-28 season.
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 25, 2024
Christopher Ashley, 17-year Artistic Director of La Jolla Playhouse, will be the new Artistic Director of Roundabout Theatre Company, to begin his tenure in July 2026 with the 2027-28 season.
JOB's Peter Friedman on Stage and Screen
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2024
Peter Friedman made his Broadway debut in 1972, and has since gone on to appear on the stage and screen in many notable roles. To celebrate his return to the Broadway stage, we're taking a look back on some of Friedman's career highlights!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2024
Peter Friedman made his Broadway debut in 1972, and has since gone on to appear on the stage and screen in many notable roles. To celebrate his return to the Broadway stage, we're taking a look back on some of Friedman's career highlights!
Center Theatre Group to Present 2nd Taper Legacy Reading THIS BRIGHT WILDERNESS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2024
Center Theatre Group will present the second Taper Legacy Reading with THIS BRIGHT WILDERNESS, continuing to celebrate classic and contemporary works in their ongoing series. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2024
Center Theatre Group will present the second Taper Legacy Reading with THIS BRIGHT WILDERNESS, continuing to celebrate classic and contemporary works in their ongoing series. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Interview: Jocelyn Bioh on the Success of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING & Broadway Representation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2024
BroadwayWorld spoke with playwright Jocelyn Bioh about her inspiration for Jaja's African Hair Braiding, why the success of the play was so meaningful, her organization Black Women on Broadway, and much more. Read the interview here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2024
BroadwayWorld spoke with playwright Jocelyn Bioh about her inspiration for Jaja's African Hair Braiding, why the success of the play was so meaningful, her organization Black Women on Broadway, and much more. Read the interview here!
Red Bull Theater to Honor Alfred Molina And K. Ann McDonald at Gala Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2024
Alfred Molina and K. Ann McDonald will be honored at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit. Learn more about the benefit and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2024
Alfred Molina and K. Ann McDonald will be honored at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit. Learn more about the benefit and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Take a Look Back at The Ford's Theatre Legacy Commissions: A First Look
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2024
Take a look back at the readings and talkbacks from The Ford's Theatre Legacy Commissions: A First Look, presented on January 26-27, 2024 at Ford's Theatre!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2024
Take a look back at the readings and talkbacks from The Ford's Theatre Legacy Commissions: A First Look, presented on January 26-27, 2024 at Ford's Theatre!
Ford's Theatre to Present 'The Ford's Theatre Legacy Commissions: A First Look' & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2024
Ford’s Theatre will present The Ford’s Theatre Legacy Commissions: A First Look on January 26-27, 2024. Learn additional details!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2024
Ford’s Theatre will present The Ford’s Theatre Legacy Commissions: A First Look on January 26-27, 2024. Learn additional details!
Feature: A Look Back at Some Memorable San Diego Shows in 2023
by ErinMarie Reiter - Dec 30, 2023
The new year is almost upon us and so it seems this is the best time to reflect on some of the theatrical experiences over 2023 that made a lasting impact.
by ErinMarie Reiter - Dec 30, 2023
The new year is almost upon us and so it seems this is the best time to reflect on some of the theatrical experiences over 2023 that made a lasting impact.
Photos: Taraji P. Henson, Noah Centineo & More Arrive on the Red Carpet for JAJA's AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 6, 2023
Check out photos from the opening night red carpet of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, written by Jocelyn Bioh.
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 6, 2023
Check out photos from the opening night red carpet of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, written by Jocelyn Bioh.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Charlayne Woodard written?
Charlayne Woodard has written 5 shows including Pretty Fire (Playwright), Neat (Playwright), In Real Life (Playwright), The Night Watcher (Playwright), The Night Watcher (Playwright).
What awards has Charlayne Woodard been nominated for?
Performance (Obie Awards) for Charlayne Woodard, Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for In Real Life , Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for In Real Life and Performance (Obie Awards) for In the Blood.
What awards has Charlayne Woodard won?
Charlayne Woodard has won several prestigious awards for her performances. She received the Obie Award for Performance, and also won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Solo Performance for her work in In Real Life. Additionally, she earned another Obie Award for Performance for her role in In the Blood.
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