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 more...
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)
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...
Awards and Nominations
Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play | Saycon Sengbloh |
| 2016 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Actress in a Play | Lupita Nyong'o |
| 2016 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play | Pascale Armand |
| 2016 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play | Zainab Jah |
| 2016 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play | Saycon Sengbloh |
| 2016 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play | Pascale Armand |
| 2016 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play | Saycon Sengbloh |
| 2016 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play | Lupita Nyong'o |
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