for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf

Ages: 12+
Opened: April 20, 2022
Closing: June 05, 2022

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Booth Theatre (Broadway)
222 West 45th St. New York, NY

Filled with passion, humor, and raw honesty, legendary playwright/poet Ntozake Shange's form-changing choreopoem tells the stories of seven women of color using poetry, song and movement. With unflinching honesty and emotion, each woman voices her survival story of having to exist in a world shaped by sexism and racism.

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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.

Rachel Christopher Takes Over the Role of 'Lady in Red' in FOR COLORED GIRLS... by Stephi Wild - May 25, 2022

for colored girls... has announced that Kenita R. Miller has played her final performance as Lady in Red. Rachel Christopher has officially taken over the role, as Miller has stepped away for maternity leave.

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.

VIDEO: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of FOR COLORED GIRLS... by Red Carpet - April 21, 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 opened just last night at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45th Street).

Photos: On the the Red Carpet for Opening Night of FOR COLORED GIRLS... by Jennifer Broski - April 21, 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 opened just last night at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45th Street). BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big night and you can check out photos from the star-studded red carpet below!

Photos: Cast and Creative of FOR COLORED GIRLS... Walk The Red Carpet by Jennifer Broski - April 21, 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 opened just last night at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45th Street). BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big night and you can check out photos from the after party festivities.

Photos: FOR COLORED GIRLS... Takes Opening Night Bows by Jennifer Broski - April 21, 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 opened just last night at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45th Street). BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big night and you can check out photos from the curtain call below!

Review Roundup: FOR COLORED GIRLS... Opens On Broadway! by Review Roundups - April 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... Opens Tonight on Broadway; Check Out All New Production Photos! by Stephi Wild - April 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, April 20 at 6:45pm at the Booth Theatre. Check out all new photos from the production here!

Photos: FOR COLORED GIRLS Original Cast Members Visit Current Broadway Company by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 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.

FOR COLORED GIRLS Announces Special American Sign Language Performance by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 8, 2022

The highly anticipated 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, has announced a special American Sign Language performance on Friday, April 15th.

Meet the Cast of FOR COLORED GIRLS... by Stephi Wild - April 1, 2022

for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf begins previews tonight, Friday, April 1, 2022 at the Booth Theatre. The show will officially open on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Meet the cast here!

VIDEO: FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE/ WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF Company Gets Ready for Broadway by In Rehearsals - March 22, 2022

Ntozake Shange's groundbreaking for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf is coming to Broadway, directed and choreographed by Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown. Performances begin next week on Friday, April 1, 2022 at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45th Street) and open on Wednesday, April 20, 2022.

Photos: Meet the Company of FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE/ WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF by Bruce Glikas - March 14, 2022

Ntozake Shange's groundbreaking for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf is coming to Broadway, directed and choreographed by Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown. Performances begin on Friday, April 1, 2022 at the Booth Theatre (222 West 45th Street) and open on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. 

New Edition of FOR COLORED GIRLS to be Published With Introduction by Camille A. Brown by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 2, 2022

Scribner has announced the April 2022 reissue of the award-winning play for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf by Ntozake Shange, in celebration of its upcoming Broadway revival by Tony nominated choreographer and director, Camille A. Brown.

Cast Announced For FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE/ WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF by Stephi Wild - February 28, 2022

Joining the cast are Amara Granderson as Lady in Orange, Tendayi Kuumba as Lady in Brown, Kenita R. Miller as Lady in Red, Okwui Okpokwasili as Lady in Green, Stacey Sargeant as Lady in Blue, Alexandria Wailes as Lady in Purple, and D. Woods as Lady in Yellow.

The History of FOR COLORED GIRLS... and its Journey on Stage and Screen by Stephi Wild - April 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 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

dark phrases
graduation nite
now i love somebody more than
no assistance
i'm a poet who . . .
latent rapists'
abortion cycle #1
sechita
toussaint
one
i used to live in the world
pyramid (from international woman's day)
no more love poems #1
no more love poems #2
no more love poems #3
no more love songs #4
somebody almost run off wit alla my stuff
sorry
a night with beau willie brown
a laying on of hands
i found god in myself
for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf has had 11 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1976, Off-Broadway which opened in 1976, Broadway which opened in 1976, Broadway which opened in 1976, West End which opened in 1979, Regional (US) which opened in 1980, Off-Broadway which opened in 2000, Off-Broadway which opened in 2000, Broadway which opened in 2008, Off-Broadway which opened in 2019 and Broadway which opened in 2022.
Best Choreography for Camille A. Brown, Best Costume Design of a Play for Sarafina Bush, Best Direction of a Play for Camille A. Brown, Best Lighting Design of a Play for Jiyoun ChangBest Revival of a Play for for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf and Best Sound Design of a Play for Justin Ellington.
For colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for Outstanding Revival of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards and the Drama League Awards. Kenita R. Miller received a nomination for Distinguished Performance at the Drama League Awards. Camille A. Brown was nominated for Outstanding Direction of a Play and Outstanding Choreography at the Drama League Awards, as well as Outstanding Director of a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. The show itself was also nominated for Outstanding Revival of a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Overall, for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf has received recognition for its outstanding production and performances.

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