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JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING to Live Stream Final Week of Broadway Run
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2023


The League of Live Stream Theater will partner with Manhattan Theatre Club to present the Broadway sensation Jaja's African Hair Braiding via live stream.

JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Extended Through Late November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2023


Get the latest updates on JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING, the hit Broadway show that has been extended. Don't miss out on this limited-time opportunity to experience the vibrant energy of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING on stage.

Photos: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Cast Walks the Red Carpet on Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 4, 2023


Jaja’s African Hair Braiding officially opened last night, October 3, at MTC’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Performances run through Sunday, November 5. Check out photos from inside the festivities here!

Photos: The Cast of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Takes Opening Night Bows
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 4, 2023


Jaja’s African Hair Braiding officially opened last night, October 3, at MTC’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!

Review Roundup: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 3, 2023


Jaja’s African Hair Braiding opens tonight at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Read the reviews!

JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Extends Broadway Engagement Through Early November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2023


JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING's Broadway engagement has been extended. Now running through early November. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Photos: First Look at JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2023


Check out photos of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING on Broadway! Learn how to purchase tickets!

JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Will Offer Post-Show Talkback Series
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2023


The world premiere of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding begins previews next week. Learn more about the upcoming post-show talkbacks!

Up on the Marquee: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING
by Jennifer Broski - Aug 9, 2023


Check out new photos of the Broadway marquee for the world premiere of Jaja's African Hair Braiding, written by Jocelyn Bioh (School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play) and directed by Whitney White (Our Dear Dead Drug Lord).

Tickets Are on Sale Now For JAJA's AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2023


Ttickets are now on sale for the world premiere of Jaja's African Hair Braiding, written by Jocelyn Bioh (School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play) and directed by Whitney White (Our Dear Dead Drug Lord).

Full Cast Revealed For JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2023


The full cast has been announced for the world premiere of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, written by Jocelyn Bioh and directed by Whitney White. Find out who is starring in the world premiere here!

A.R.T. Announces Free and Subsidized Ticket Initiative for TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES, 1992
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 25, 2022


American Repertory Theater at Harvard University announced that 1,500 tickets priced at $5 and 1,000 free tickets for public high school students will be available across the upcoming 29 performances of Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992.

Photos: First Look At TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES, 1992 In Rehearsal at A.R.T.
by Grace Cutler - Aug 20, 2022


Los Angeles, 1992, playing August 28 – September 24, 2022 at the Loeb Drama Center

Photos: Lin-Manuel Miranda Visits SUFFS at the Public Theater
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 22, 2022


The Public Theater is now presenting the World Premiere of SUFFS, a new musical with book, music, and lyrics by Public Theater Artist-in-Residence Shaina Taub, music direction and music supervision by Andrea Grody, choreography by Obie Award winner Raja Feather Kelly, and direction by Tony Award nominee Leigh Silverman. SUFFS will have an official press opening on Wednesday, April 6. Ahead of opening night, Public Theater veteran Lin Manuel-Miranda stopped by to check out the show!

Public Theater Delays Premiere Musical SUFFS, But Extends One Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 1, 2022


The Public Theater announced a one-week extension through Sunday, May 1 for the World Premiere of SUFFS, a new musical with book, music, and lyrics by Public Theater Artist-in-Residence Shaina Taub, music direction and music supervision by Andrea Grody, choreography by Raja Feather Kelly, and direction by Tony Award nominee Leigh Silverman. 

Jenn Colella, Nikki M. James, Phillipa Soo & More to Star in SUFFS at The Public Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 16, 2021


The Public Theater announced casting today for the World Premiere of SUFFS, a new musical with book, music, and lyrics by Public Theater Artist-in-Residence Shaina Taub, choreography by Obie Award winner Raja Feather Kelly, and direction by Tony Award nominee Leigh Silverman.

Details Announced for SEMBLANCE at New York Theatre Workshop
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2021


 New York Theatre Workshop announced today casting, dates and ticket information for Semblance by Whitney White. Semblance will begin previews on Wednesday August 4, 2021, at New York Theatre Workshop (79 E 4th St, New York, NY 10003) for a limited run through Sunday August 29, 2021.

WP Theater and NYTW Extend HURRICANE DIANE
by Julie Musbach - Feb 26, 2019


New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) and WP Theater are announce that Hurricane Diane, the first co-production of a two-play collaboration, will run for an additional two weeks.

Photo Coverage: NYTW Celebrates Opening Night of HURRICANE DIANE!
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 25, 2019


New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) and WP Theater (Producing Artistic Director Lisa McNulty and Managing Director Michael Sag) just celebrated opening night of Hurricane Diane, by Pulitzer Prize finalist Madeleine George (The (curious case of the) Watson Intelligence). Directed by Tony Award nominee, two-time Obie Award winner and NYTW Usual Suspect Leigh Silverman (Violet), Hurricane Diane will play for a limited run through Sunday, March 10, 2019.

Full Cast Announced For HURRICANE DIANE; Kate Wetherhead and More
by Julie Musbach - Jan 7, 2019


New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) and WP Theater (Producing Artistic Director Lisa McNulty and Managing Director Michael Sag) are proud to announce the full cast and creative team for the first co-production of a two-play collaboration, Hurricane Diane, by Pulitzer Prize finalist Madeleine George (The (curious case of the) Watson Intelligence).

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