JOCELYN BIOH Knows How To Keep Busy

After a wildly successful run of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding at Manhattan Theatre Club on Broadway earlier this season, Jocelyn Bioh has been hard at work developing projects for the stag…

In ‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding,’ playwright Jocelyn Bioh achieves ultimate balance by Ruthie Fierberg

Set in a Harlem-based African braiding salon, Bioh’s comedy blends humor and sincerity, familiarity and hyper-specificity and a micro story with macro issues.

Photos: It's the Dawning of the Age of Aquarius With Hair at Signature Theatre by Logan Culwell-Block

Mason Reeves, Jordan Dobson, Olivia Puckett, and more star in the '60s rock musical at the D.C.-area company.

First Look At HAIR at Singature Theatre in Washington, DC by BroadwayWorld

Get a first look at the cast of Signature Theatre's production of the rock musical HAIR in action in this all-new video. Hair has music by Galt MacDermot and book and lyrics by Gerome Ragni …

The Big Gay Jamboree, New Musical from Titanique Creator Marla Mindelle, Will Open Off-Broadway by Darryn King

A new musical comedy created by Marla Mindelle, the writer and original star of the off-Broadway hit Titanique, will open off-Broadway. The Big Gay Jamboree, directed and choreographed by Co…

HAIR at Signature Theatre by Signature Theatre

Now Through July 7, 2024 For Tickets Visit SigTheatre.org The sensational, groundbreaking rock musical bursts with the jubilant spirit, raging rebellion and psychedelic color of the 1960s. …

Stereophonic, Dead Outlaw and The Connector Lead 2024 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations by Broadway.com

The nominees for the 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards were announced today at a ceremony led by Merrily We Roll Along stars Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez at the Museu…

The Outsiders by Elyse Trevers

Years ago, I taught the book The Outsiders to classes of teenagers. My students were intrigued by the two warring gangs separated by economic circumstances: the Socs, wealthy kids in madras …

Interview: Jocelyn Bioh on the Success of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING & Broadway Representation

BroadwayWorld spoke with playwright Jocelyn Bioh about her inspiration for Jaja's African Hair Braiding, why the success of the play was so meaningful, her organization Black Women on Broadw…

Ride: A New Musical Trailer by The Old Globe

See Alex Finke and Livvy Marcus onstage from the new musical Ride. This American debut is now playing at The Old Globe, from March 30 to April 28, 2024. * * * Ready, set, ride! The smash-h…

Playwright Jocelyn Bioh to Be Recognized by the Dramatists Guild for Jaja's African Hair Braiding by Darryn King

The playwright Jocelyn Bioh, whose Jaja’s African Hair Braiding opened on Broadway in 2023, is to be honored by the Dramatists Guild at their annual ceremony on May 6 at Sony Hall. Bioh is…

Hairspray's Caroline Eiseman & Josiah Rogers | ABC7 News Bay Area by Broadwaysf

"Go out there and tell your truth." HAIRSPRAY's Caroline Eiseman (Tracy Turnblad) and Josiah Rogers (Seaweed J. Stubbs) share what it's like taking this iconic musical across the country wit…

Video: Watch Jordan Dobson and Cast of Signature's Hair Perform 'Let the Sun Shine In' by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

Olivia Puckett, Mason Reeves, and more star in the Matthew Gardiner-directed production of the '60s rock musical at the D.C.-area theatre.

Ride: Listen to the Soaring Song "Across America" by The Old Globe

See Alex Finke and Livvy Marcus in the studio and onstage as they perform "Across America" from the new musical Ride. This American debut is now playing at The Old Globe, from March 30 to Ap…

Blue Man Group founder turns his head into wild canvas for wearable art — he’s ‘making baldness cool’ by Alexandra Klausner

Similar to how people express their personalities through hair and nails, performer Chris Wink realized he could do that with his head.

Hairspray in One Sentence by Broadwaysf

HAIRSPRAY is coming to the Orpheum Theatre from April 16–21, 2024. HAIRSPRAY is the Tony Award®-winning musical about 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad in 1960s Baltimore as she sets out to dan…

Jordan Dobson, Olivia Puckett, Mason Reeves Star in Signature Theatre Hair Beginning April 16 by Logan Culwell-Block

Matthew Gardiner is directing the '60s rock musical at the D.C.-area theatre.

Ride: In the Studio for the Title Song "Ride" by The Old Globe

Head into the recording studio with Alex Finke and Livvy Marcus as they sing the title song of Ride, the exuberant musical making its American debut after a hit London run. Playing now at Th…

Colorado Rockies April 10 | Devin Bowles from MJ sings national anthem by Denver Center For The Performing Arts

Devin Bowles from the tony award-winning musical, MJ, sings national anthem at the April 10th Colorado Rockies game. MJ April 10-28 Buell Theatre Denvercenter.org is the only official t…

Ride: Your First Look at This Globe-Trotting Musical by The Old Globe

Get your first look at Alex Finke and Livvy Marcus in the soaring musical Ride, making its American debut after a hit London run. This inspiring new show is now playing at The Old Globe, fro…

Hey, Tony and Olivier Awards: It’s time to honor wig, hair and makeup artists by Jacob Sarkisian

Imagine “Wicked” without wigs, hair, or makeup. Or “The Lion King.” Or “The Phantom of the Opera.” Or “Cats.” Frankly, it would all be a bit bizarre and lackluster. None of t…

The Outsiders Broadway Review by New York Theater

In “The Outsiders,” opening on Broadway tonight, an exciting cast of gifted young performers, a lovely if little-varied folk and country score, and some thrillingly muscular, almost cine…

Hear From Ingrid Michaelson, Jordan Fisher and More on THE BROADWAY SHOW by Broadway.com

The Broadway Show is the only nationally syndicated weekly theater television series. The program features Broadway’s biggest stars, exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes access both …

‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’ will launch national tour by Michael Abourizk

The new Jocelyn Bioh play will offer engagements in Berkeley, Chicago and Washington, D.C.

Broadway’s ‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’ Announces Multi-City Tour by Matthew Herzog

Brittany Adebumola (“Miriam”) and Dominique Thorne (“Marie”) in Jaja’s African Hair Braiding. Photo: Matthew Murphy, 2023 Manhattan Theatre Club, Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director),…

MTC’s Jaja’s African Hair Braiding Is Going on Tour

Cast of Signature Theatre's HAIR Sings 'Let The Sun Shine by BroadwayWorld

Get a first look at the cast of Signature Theatre's production of the rock musical HAIR singing 'Let The Sun Shine In.' Hair has music by Galt MacDermot and book and lyrics by Gerome Ragni a…

Broadway's Jaja's African Hair Braiding Is Going on Tour by Logan Culwell-Block

The Manhattan Theatre Club production of Jocelyn Bioh's play will travel to Washington, D.C.; California's Bay Area; and Chicago.

Jaja's African Hair Braiding Will Be Produced in Three Regional Hubs Across the US by Hayley Levitt

Jaja's African Hair Braiding, which had an extended Broadway run with Manhattan Theatre Club in fall 2023, will travel to three theatrical hubs across the country. Performances begin Septemb…

JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING to Launch Multi-City Tour

Following a successful, twice-extended run, Manhattan Theatre Club's Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, written by Jocelyn Bioh and directed by Whitney White will be presented at three theatres…

"Let the Sunshine In" with the Cast of HAIR at Signature Theatre by Signature Theatre