Eclipsed Broadway Original Cast
On the heels of her Academy Award-winning, breakout performance in 12 Years a Slave, LUPITA NYONG'O stunned critics and audiences in the Public Theater's sold-out hit ECLIPSED- the "scorching and powerful" (The Guardian) new play by Zimbabwean-American playwright and actress DANAI GURIRA (star of AMC's "The Walking Dead" and co-author of In the Continuum). Now, the global star makes her Broadway debut in this "must-see" (NBC New York) production written, directed and performed entirely by female artists. Full synopsis
Original
Original Cast
Bessie (u/s)
Bessie
Pascale Armand, a Haitian-American actress renowned for her compelling performances, played the role of Bessie in the 2014 Broadway production of "Eclipsed," a powerful play by Lynn Nottage set during the Liberian Civil War, which garnered critical acclaim and multiple Tony Award nominations. more...
Rita
Akosua Busia, known for her acclaimed role as Nettie in Steven Spielberg's "The Color Purple," brought her extensive talent and royal heritage from Ghana to the stage in "Eclipsed," showcasing her diverse background and impressive acting credentials. more...
Zainab Jah, who has an extensive background in theater with notable roles such as the title role in Hamlet at The Wilma Theater and Helen of Troy in Trojan Women, was also part of the cast of Eclipsed, showcasing her versatile acting talents. more...
The Girl
The Girl
Lupita Nyong'o, who made her Broadway debut in "Eclipsed," previously performed in the same role at the Public Theater, showcasing her versatility and depth as an actress. more...
Helena (u/s)
Rita (u/s)
Adeola Role, known for her performances in Interface, The Blacklist, and Pose, showcased her versatility in the Broadway production of Eclipsed, where she played Helena and served as the understudy for Rita, and also took on the role of Maima in the Broadway Tour of the show. more...
Helena
Saycon Sengbloh's breakthrough came when she was cast by Danai Gurira in the 2015 play "Eclipsed," which marked a historic moment as the first play with an all-black and female creative team to premiere on Broadway, earning her critical acclaim and a Tony Award nomination. more...
See awards and nominations on the Eclipsed page
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