Tag: Tony Awards
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Dede Ayite has made history as the first Black woman to win the Tony Award for Best Costume Design of a Play for her exceptional work on “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding,” inspiring future generations and celebrating the triumph…
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Jocelyn Bioh, the Ghanaian-American playwright behind “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding,” makes history as the first Black woman playwright to receive five Tony Award nominations, including Best Play, shattering glass ceilings and amplifying diverse voices on Broadway.
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Camille A. Brown, the visionary choreographer behind “Hell’s Kitchen,” is poised to make history as the first Black woman to win the Tony Award for Best Choreography, breaking barriers on Broadway.
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The amazing story of Audra McDonald, the first African-American to play Carrie Pepperidge on Broadway. Explore her groundbreaking performance, Tony Award wins, and her enduring influence on Broadway’s diversity and inclusivity.
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