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For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/ When the Rainbow is Enuf

Ages: 12+
Closing: August 29, 1976

For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/ When the Rainbow is Enuf - 1976 Off-Broadway History , Info & More


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FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE Cast Set at Newark Museum of Art
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2026


Daryl Stewart Productions will present a one-night-only staging of Ntozake Shange's For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When The Rainbow Is Enuf at the Newark Museum of Art, marking the choreopoem's 50th anniversary.

BENJAMIN BUTTON, James Ijames' WELCOME TABLE, and More Set For The Public's 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026


The Public Theater has announced the lineup for The Public’s Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 season. The season lineup will include The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, plus works from James Ijames, Ryan J. Haddad, Richard Nelson, Taylor Mac, and more.

FOR COLORED GIRLS Anniversary Concert and More Set for Lincoln Center 2026 American Songbook Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025


Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts will present the return of the American Songbook series with a new season curated by producer, creative director, and Lincoln Center Artist-in-Residence Clint Ramos.

FOR COLORED GIRLS... Comes to Theater West End in September
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2025


Theater West End will present their sixth production in their 2025 MainStage series - For Colored Girls who have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf.

Cast Announced For Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre's FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE/ WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 7, 2024


Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre announces the cast for FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE/ WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF, running from July 20 to August 4.

Celebration Arts Presents ZORA & LANGSTON Written & Directed By Imani Mitchell This March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2024


CELEBRATION ARTS presents ZORA & LANGSTON, a play written and directed by Imani Mitchell. Production running in Sacramento from March 1-17, 2024.

Celebration Arts to Present FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE / WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2024


Celebration Arts presents 'FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE / WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF,' a powerful exploration of racism, oppression, and sexism through poetry, music, and dance. Don't miss this transformative Black storytelling experience during Black History Month.

Celebration Arts Unveils 2024 Season Featuring TOPDOG / UNDERDOG & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 21, 2023


Celebration Arts announces its 38th Season, Black Girl Magic, featuring iconic and original plays written and directed by Black women. The season includes 'ZORA & LANGSTON,' 'TOPDOG / UNDERDOG,' and 'MUD, RIVER, STONE.' Season passes available now.

New Federal Theatre to Hold 53rd Anniversary Celebration Next Month at Edison Ballroom
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 23, 2023


NEW FEDERAL THEATRE will hold its 53rd Anniversary Celebration on October 2 at Edison Ballroom, honoring Woodie King, Jr., Gabrielle Kurlander, and Sade Lythcott. The gala is chaired by Kenny Leon and Lynn Whitfield.

Gail Merrifield Papp Will Discuss Her New Book with George C. Wolfe at Joe's Pub
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 12, 2023


More than half a century after the Public Theater opened its doors with Hair, Gail Merrifield Papp will speak for the first time about her vivid and fascinating behind-the scenes memoir, Public/Private: My Life with Joe Papp at The Public Theater. The event will be held on Monday, September 18 at 6pm at Joe’s Pub – the Public Theater venue named for Joseph Papp.

New Federal Theatre To Hold 53rd Anniversary Celebration in October
by Stephi Wild - Aug 30, 2023


Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre (NFT), led by Producing Artistic Director Elizabeth Van Dyke, will hold a 53rd Anniversary Celebration October 2, 2023 at Edison Ballroom, 240 West 47th Street.  

David Adjmi's STEREOPHONIC, With Songs by Arcade Fire's Will Butler, to be Presented at Playwrights Horizons
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 24, 2023


Don't miss out on STEREOPHONIC, a phenomenal play with music by Will Butler of Arcade Fire, exclusively at Playwrights Horizons. Find out the dates and book your tickets now for this unforgettable theatrical experience.

Cast and Creative Team Set for ACT and The 5th Avenue Theatre's CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 10, 2023


Get the latest updates on the cast and creative team for ACT and The 5th Avenue Theatre's upcoming co-production of Lauren Yee's CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND. Don't miss this exciting collaboration between two renowned theaters.

Ntozake Shange Social Justice Theater Residency Established by The Public Theater and Ntozake Shange Literary Trust
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2022


The Public Theater, the Barnard Center for Research on Women and the Ntozake Shange Literary Trust have announced the establishment of The Ntozake Shange Social Justice Theater Residency. This rotating two-year playwriting residency is named in honor of Public Theater artist and Barnard alumna (Class of 1970) Ntozake Shange.

Works & Process Announces Fall 2022 Season Featuring the Creators of Broadway's SOME LIKE IT HOT & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 16, 2022


As a process-focused performing arts organization, Works & Process continued to provide opportunities and fees for artists throughout the pandemic, and pioneered the bubble residency model to support their work safely. The fall 2022 season will feature the official world premieres of works created by New York artists.

VIDEO: Watch Camille A. Brown's Speech at Final Curtain Call of FOR COLORED GIRLS...
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2022


This past weekend marked the final performance of the 7-time Tony nominated Broadway production of for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf at the Booth Theatre, home to the original 1976 production. Watch director and choreographer Camille A. Brown deliver a speech at the show's final curtain call.

FOR COLORED GIRLS… Announces Special American Sign Language Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 25, 2022


The seven-time Tony-nominated Broadway revival of Ntozake Shange’s for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf will have a special American Sign Language performance on Tuesday, May 31, following the success of the first ASL signed performance the production had on April 15, 2022.

Who Was Joe Papp? Watch Career Highlights of the Theatre Legend
by Team BWW - May 25, 2022


Joe Papp, founder of The Public Theater, Free Shakespeare in the Park and producer of groundbreaking plays like Hair, A Chorus Line and for colored girls, created a 'theater of inclusion' based on the belief that great art is for everyone.

FOR COLORED GIRLS to Host '100 Women of Hip Hop Sisterhood Sunday' With Camille A. Brown & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2022


The reimagined revival of Ntozake Shange’s groundbreaking for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf will host “100 Women of Hip Hop Sisterhood Sunday,” a spirited gathering of Black women on Sunday at 3 p.m.

FOR COLORED GIRLS... Extended Through June 5 on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2022


Following an earlier announcement that the show must close, the most Tony nominated play currently on Broadway, the critically acclaimed and reimagined revival of Ntozake Shange’s groundbreaking for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf, will now play an additional two weeks through Sunday, June 5 at Broadway’s Booth Theatre (222 West 45th Street). The previously announced final performance was Sunday, May 22.

FOR COLORED GIRLS on Broadway Announces Closing Date
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 3, 2022


Three weeks are left to experience one of the best reviewed plays of 2022, the critically acclaimed and reimagined Broadway revival of Ntozake Shange’s groundbreaking for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf, directed and choreographed by Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown.

Sunday Morning Michael Dale: Austin McCormick's Company XIV, Still Creating The Sexiest Date Nights In Town
by Michael Dale - May 1, 2022


Seven Sins returns to Brooklyn, plus thoughts on Funny Girl and 'for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf'

Review Roundup: FOR COLORED GIRLS... Opens On Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 20, 2022


The Broadway revival of Ntozake Shange's for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf, directed and choreographed by Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown opens tonight at the Booth Theatre! Read the reviews!

Photos: FOR COLORED GIRLS Original Cast Members Visit Current Broadway Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 19, 2022


On Thursday April 14, members of the original 1976 Broadway cast of for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf visited the Booth Theatre to enjoy Camille A. Brown’s reimagined production of Ntozake Shange’s classic choreopoem and meet the current cast.

The History of FOR COLORED GIRLS... and its Journey on Stage and Screen
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2022


This production marks the first Broadway revival of Ntozake Shange's piece, however, it has had quite the life on stage and screen. Today, we're taking you through the production history of for colored girls... to learn more about its journey back to Broadway!

For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/ When the Rainbow is Enuf History

Other Productions of For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/ When the Rainbow is Enuf

1976   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
1976   Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway
1976   Broadway Broadway Transfer
Broadway
1979   West End London Production
West End
1980   Regional (US) Regional Revival
Regional (US)
2000   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
2000   Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway
2019   Off-Broadway Public Theater Off-Broadway Revival
Off-Broadway
2022   Broadway Broadway Revival Production
Broadway

For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/ When the Rainbow is Enuf - 1976 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/ When the Rainbow is Enuf — awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1977 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress - Play Trazana Beverley
1977 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director - Play Oz Scott
1977 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Jennifer Tipton
1977 Drama Desk Awards Unique Theatrical Experience 0
1977 Drama Desk Awards Unique Theatrical Experience 0
1977 Obie Awards Distinguished Productions Oz Scott

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