Kara Young
Broadway: Purpose (Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, Drama League Nomination, Outer Critics Circle nomination), Purlie Victorious (Tony Award, Outer Critics Circle Award, Drama Desk Award and Drama League nomination), Cost Of Living (Tony Nomination), Clyde’s (Theatre World Award, Tony and Drama Desk nominations). Off-Broadway: Gruesome Playground Injuries, Table 17 (Lucille Lortell Award), Twelfth Night (Obie Award), All The Natalie Portmans (Lucille Lortel nomination), Halfway Bitches Go Straight To Heaven.
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BIO
Broadway: Purpose (Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, Drama League Nomination, Outer Critics Circle nomination), Purlie Victorious (Tony Award, Outer Critics Circle Award, Drama Desk Award and Drama League nomination), Cost Of Living (Tony Nomination), Clyde’s (Theatre World Award, Tony and Drama Desk nominations). Off-Broadway: Gruesome Playground Injuries, Table 17 (Lucille Lortell Award), Twelfth Night (Obie Award), All The Natalie Portmans (Lucille Lortel nomination), Halfway Bitches Go Straight To Heaven. Additional credits: The New Englanders, The Revolving Cycles Truly and Steadily Roll’d, Syncing Ink, and Pretty Hunger. On screen, Kara starred in Boots Riley’s series for Prime Video, “I’m A Virgo” (Breakthrough Performance Film Independent Spirit nomination). Upcoming, she co-leads Aleshea Harris’ feature film Is God Is and can be seen in Boots Riley’s feature film I Love Boosters.
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Connection
Movies
[ 2009 ] Leticia
[ 2012 ] Kara
[ 2012 ] Lisa
[ 2013 ] Lisa
[ 2015 ] Audition Monitor
[ 2017 ] DJ Love Jones
[ 2017 ] Harley Patrón
[ 2020 ] Darla
[ 2020 ] Kara
[ 2020 ] LolaLaHaynes
[ 2022 ] Charlie August
[ 2022 ] Scha
[ 2024 ] Mari Winters
[ 2025 ] Fatima
[ 2026 ]
TV Shows
[ 2024 ] Lutiebelle Gussie Mae Jenkins
Awards and Nominations
Kara Young, Gruesome Playground Injuries
Kara Young, Gruesome Playground Injuries
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Kara Young, Purpose
Kara Young, Table 17
Kara Young, Purpose
Kara Young, Purpose
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Kara Young, Purlie Victorious
Kara Young, Purlie Victorious
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Kara Young, Purlie Victorious
Kara Young, Cost of Living
Kara Young, Twelfth Night
Kara Young, Cost of Living
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Kara Young, Clyde's
Kara Young, Clyde's
Videos
Whoopi Goldberg Addresses THE ODYSSEY Casting Controversy on THE VIEW
by Joshua Wright - 2026-07-21 19:26:04
Video: Kara Young and Kerry Washington Preview THE WHOOPI MONOLOGUES on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-07-06 12:38:17
Video: Kerry Washington & More Explain What THE WHOOPI MONOLOGUES Is All About
by Luka Vonier - 2026-06-30 11:05:35
Video: THE WHOOPI MONOLOGUES Cast and Crew Talk Whoopi Goldberg's Influence on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-06-25 15:32:24
Video: THE WHOOPI MONOLOGUES Marks a Full Circle Moment for Kerry Washington
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-06-18 12:40:42
Video: Michelle Obama Highlights the Importance of Black Storytelling in PROOF
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-05-22 13:40:46
Video: Kara Young and Mallori Johnson Bonded While Playing Twins in IS GOD IS
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-05-15 14:06:22
Video: For Aleshea Harris, Directing IS GOD IS Was 'a Baptism by Fire'
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-05-15 12:10:39
Video: Whitney White Looks Back on the Life-Changing Experience of Bringing LIBERATION to Broadway
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - 2026-04-30 12:00:20
Video/Photos: IS GOD IS Featurette Offers New Look at Aleshea Harris Film
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-04-24 10:50:56
Video: Kara Young Stars in First Trailer for IS GOD IS Film Adaptation
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-02-20 10:28:09
Video: Nicholas Braun & Kara Young Talk Starring in GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES on TODAY
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-06 16:45:36
Video: Nicholas Braun & Kara Young Are Getting Ready for GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES
by Joey Mervis - 2025-10-15 13:35:04
Video: Broadway Stars on What Pride Means to Them – Bernadette Peters, André De Shields & More
by Michael Major - 2025-06-10 16:28:02
Video: Kara Young Celebrates Tony Win for Best Featured Actress in a Play
by Joey Mervis - 2025-06-08 22:27:37
Video: Kara Young Discusses Tony Nominations and Artistic Journey on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-06-03 15:59:50
News
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2026
The African American Film Critics Association will present its fifth annual AAFCA Goes to Broadway Luncheon, recognizing Broadway artists and cultural leaders including André De Shields, Jasmine Cephas Jones and more.
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 5, 2026
Jocelyn Bioh’s School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play opened on Broadway at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Check out photos from the opening night party here!
by Student Blogger: Imogen Buck - Oct 5, 2026
While reading and seeing Duncan Macmillan's renowned play, Every Brilliant Thing, I felt it was fitting to compile a list of 100 brilliant things about my life as a communications and theatre student in New York City.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2026
The 40th annual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction moved indoors to Hammerstein Ballroom and raised $1,487,927 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Check out photos and video here.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2026
Black Theatre United has added presenters, performers and co-chairs for its fourth annual Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. The evening will now include performances by Todrick Hall and Tony nominee Jasmine Amy Rogers, plus more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2026
The Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction will transform New York City's Theater District into the ultimate theatrical treasure hunt, complete with Broadway stars, including Bernadette Peters, Shoshana Bean, and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2026
The American Theatre Wing held its annual fall gala at The Ziegfeld Ballroom, celebrating backstage and ensemble members whose contributions are vital to theatre productions. See photos!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2026
Colt Coeur will honor Pulitzer Prize finalist Sarah Ruhl, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paula Vogel, and board trustee Roberta Kelly at its annual benefit event in Brooklyn.
by Sidney Paterra - Sep 26, 2026
The big day is almost here! It is one of the most anticipated events of the season for theater lovers. The Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction is about to take over the Theatre District and we have all info you need to prepare yourself for the big day!
by Rachel Stone - Sep 1, 2026
The Tony-nominated actor and Tony-winning producer, known for DEATH OF A SALESMAN and CLYBOURNE PARK, joins the Harlem theater company's leadership team.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2026
Black Theatre United has announced the lineup of presenters, performers and co-chairs for its fourth annual Gala in October. Learn more about the upcoming event here.
by David Clarke - Aug 4, 2026
Emmy-nominated comedian, actor, and disability advocate Pavar Snipe discusses making Off-Broadway history in THE WHOOPI MONOLOGUES, why comedy can change hearts and minds, and how authentic representation begins long before the curtain rises.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 3, 2026
See footage of Kerry Washington taking her final bow in the The Whoopi Monologues! The production is currently playing at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2026
Emmy Award-winning THE VIEW co-host Joy Behar will make her Provincetown Town Hall debut alongside comedian Judy Gold in a fundraising evening benefiting Sandy Hook Promise.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2026
PlayGround has announced four next-gen theatre leaders as its 2026-2027 Producing Fellows, selected from over 100 applicants to train across SF Bay Area, Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 21, 2026
Whoopi Goldberg weighed in on conservative criticism of Christopher Nolan's THE ODYSSEY casting choices, arguing that audiences who object simply don't have to see the film.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 21, 2026
Roundabout Theatre Company has revealed dates for productions during the upcoming 2026-2027 season both on and off Broadway, including The Imaginary Invalid, The Full Monty, and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 17, 2026
Ed Begley Jr. and Hayden Begley star in David Auburn's PROOF, directed by Stuart Rogers, at the El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood. See photos of the production.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2026
Lincoln Center Theater has announced that Emmy Award and SAG Award nominee Jurnee Smollett will join the company of The Whoopi Monologues. Learn more here!
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 14, 2026
Lincoln Center Theater officially opened The Whoopi Monologues this week with a celebrity-filled opening night at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater. Angela Bassett, Sara Bareilles, Don Cheadle, Ayo Edebiri, Shonda Rhimes, Alex Newell, and more were among the guests. Check out photos of the event.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Kara Young has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.
Kara Young has not appeared in the West End.
Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Gruesome Playground Injuries, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Play (The Lortels) for Gruesome Playground Injuries, Outstanding Featured Performance in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Purpose, DISTINGUISHED PERFORMANCE (Drama League Awards) for Table 17, DISTINGUISHED PERFORMANCE (Drama League Awards) for Purpose, Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Purpose, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Purpose, Outstanding Featured Performance in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Purlie Victorious, Distinguished Performance (Drama League Awards) for Purlie Victorious, Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Purlie Victorious, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Purlie Victorious, Outstanding Featured Performance in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Cost of Living, Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Twelfth Night, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Cost of Living, Performance Award (Obie Awards) for Twelfth Night, Theatre World Awards (Theatre World Awards) for Clyde's and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Clyde's.
Kara Young has won and received recognition for her performances across multiple prestigious theater awards. Her accolades include: **Drama Desk Awards** - Outstanding Featured Performance in a Play for Purpose **Tony Awards** - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for Purpose, and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for Purlie Victorious **Outer Critics Circle Awards** - Outstanding Featured Performer in a Broadway Play for Purlie Victorious **Obie Awards** - Performance Award for Twelfth Night **Theatre World Awards** - Theatre World Awards for Clyde's
