Review: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING, Lyric Hammersmith
**** 'It would be hard to not fall for the charm of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding.
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Photos: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Makes UK Premiere
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has released production photos ahead of the UK premiere of the Tony Award-winning play Jaja’s African Hair Braiding.
SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY Will Make Broadway Premiere in September
Manhattan Theatre Club has announced two productions that will be a part of the company’s 2026-27 season, including the Broadway premiere of School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play.
Broadway Women's Fund Announces 2026's Women to Watch on Broadway
The Broadway Women's Fund revealed its 2026 Women to Watch on Broadway list, the seventh list from the fund spotlighting women in leadership in theater.
Review: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at The Contemporary Theatre Of Ohio
Whether it is Floyd’s Barber Shop in THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, Truvy’s Beauty Salon in STEEL MAGNOLIAS or even the Suburban Salon in EDWARD SCISSORHANDS, hair care is the center of society.
Photos: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING in Rehearsal at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre have released rehearsal images ahead of the UK premiere of the Tony Award-winning play Jaja’s African Hair Braiding which runs at the venue from Wednesday 18 March – Saturday 25 April 2026.
Arena Stage Welcomes Darren Johnston as Associate Artistic Director
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has named Darren Edward Johnston as Associate Artistic Director of Commercial Strategy and Partnership.
Applications Now Open for The 24 Hour Plays Nationals in NY and LA
The 24 Hour Plays Nationals, an annual professional development initiative for early-career theater artists, will return this summer for a 15th year, with cohorts in both New York and Los Angeles.
Amalia Yoo, Morgan Scott, Natalie Rebenkoff, To Lead Industry Reading Of New Play BLUELIGHT
286 Productions to present an invite-only industry reading of the new play Bluelight, written and directed by Carley Lovito, on Monday, February 23 in New York City.
Video: Behind the Scenes of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING
Watch a video of Ndidi (Bola Akeju), Aminata (babirye bukilwa), Miriam (Jadesola Odunjo), Bea (Dolapo Oni) – along with manager Marie (Sewa Zamba) and director Monique Touko share what this sacred place.
Cast Set For JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at Lyric Hammersmith
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre had announced casting for the UK premiere of the Tony Award-winning play Jaja's African Hair Braiding which runs at the venue from Wednesday 18 March – Saturday 25 April 2026.
JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING To Play The Contemporary Theatre Of Ohio
Jaja’s African Hair Braiding will be presented by The Contemporary Theatre of Ohio as part of its current season.
Cast Set for THE FIRE THIS TIME FESTIVAL at The Apollo
FRIGID New York and The Apollo will present the 17th season of the Obie Award-winning The Fire This Time Festival, a platform for playwrights of African and African-American descent to write and produce evocative material for diverse audiences.
The Apollo Partners With The Fire This Time Festival
The Apollo announced that The Fire This Time Festival, the Obie-Award-winning theater festival celebrating playwrights of African and African American descent, will make its permanent home at The Apollo Stages at The Victoria.
JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING & More Lead Los Angeles's November 2025 Top Theatre Shows
Los Angeles is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings.
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet at the Dramatists Guild Foundation Gala
The Dramatists Guild Foundation hosted its annual Gala at Ziegfeld Ballroom.
Photos: Dylan Mulvaney, Micaela Diamond, & More Attend CAA’s Women on Broadway Event
Earlier this week, Creative Artists Agency hosted a Women on Broadway cocktail celebration in New York City.
Review: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at Mark Taper Forum
JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING, completing a mini tour of regional theaters at the Mark Taper Forum following an acclaimed New York run in the fall of 2023, is a tender and humorous snapshot of a community and also a plea for community.
Black Women on Broadway to Launch Two New Initiatives
Black Women on Broadway will launch two inspiring programs designed to uplift and amplify the voices of Black women in theatre, from aspiring high school students to emerging professional playwrights.
2025 BLACK THEATRE ALLIANCE AWARDS Nominations Announced
The 2025 Black Theatre Alliance Awards have announced nominations celebrating excellence in Chicago’s African American theatre community.
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