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Actor/Director

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Maechi Aharanwa STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Original Broadway Production, 2023
Ndidi

[Off-Broadway]
Playwright's Horizons Off-Broadway Premiere, 2019
Ariana

[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons World Premiere, 2019
Ma

[Off-Broadway]
2003
Snow


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3 Broadway Shows Close Today


Today, November 19, 2023, Broadway says goodbye to three productions. The Shark Is Broken takes its final bow at the John Golden Theatre following 18 previews and 116 regular performances; Jaja's African Hair Braiding wraps up at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre following  21 previews and 56 regular performances; and Melissa Etheridge: My Window concludes its run at the Circle in the Square Theatre following 8 previews and 44 regular performances.

Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet for Black Theatre United's Inaugural Gala


Just last night, Black Theatre United (BTU) held its inaugural Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. Supported by Business for Good (BFG), the evening in celebration of the indelible mark that Black culture has had and continues to have on Broadway. Check out photos from inside the big night!

JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING to Live Stream Final Week of Broadway Run


The League of Live Stream Theater will partner with Manhattan Theatre Club to present the Broadway sensation Jaja's African Hair Braiding via live stream.

JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Extended Through Late November


Get the latest updates on JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING, the hit Broadway show that has been extended. Don't miss out on this limited-time opportunity to experience the vibrant energy of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING on stage.

Photos: Taraji P. Henson, Noah Centineo & More Arrive on the Red Carpet for JAJA's AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING


Check out photos from the opening night red carpet of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, written by Jocelyn Bioh.

Photos: JAJA's AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Cast Celebrates Opening Night


It's been a big week at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, where MTC just celebrated opening night of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding. Check out photos from the after party here!

Photos: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Cast Walks the Red Carpet on Opening Night


Jaja’s African Hair Braiding officially opened last night, October 3, at MTC’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Performances run through Sunday, November 5. Check out photos from inside the festivities here!

Photos: The Cast of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Takes Opening Night Bows


Jaja’s African Hair Braiding officially opened last night, October 3, at MTC’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!

Review Roundup: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Opens On Broadway


Jaja’s African Hair Braiding opens tonight at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Read the reviews!

JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Extends Broadway Engagement Through Early November


JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING's Broadway engagement has been extended. Now running through early November. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Photos: First Look at JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING on Broadway


Check out photos of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING on Broadway! Learn how to purchase tickets!

Meet the Cast of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!


Jaja's African Hair Braiding will begin previews tonight, Tuesday, September 12 and open on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Meet the cast of Jaja's African Hair Braiding here!

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Not sure about which Broadway show to see in 2023? Check out a full list of what's new on Broadway and which productions to catch before they're gone for good!

Video: The Company of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Meets the Press!


Rehearsals are now underway for the world premiere of Jaja's African Hair Braiding, written by Jocelyn Bioh (School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play) and directed by Whitney White (Our Dear Dead Drug Lord).

Photos: Meet the Cast of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING


Rehearsals are now underway for the world premiere of Jaja's African Hair Braiding, written by Jocelyn Bioh and directed by Whitney White. The company just met the press and you can check out photos from inside the big day here!

Up on the Marquee: JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING


Check out new photos of the Broadway marquee for the world premiere of Jaja's African Hair Braiding, written by Jocelyn Bioh (School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play) and directed by Whitney White (Our Dear Dead Drug Lord).

Tickets Are on Sale Now For JAJA's AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING on Broadway


Ttickets are now on sale for the world premiere of Jaja's African Hair Braiding, written by Jocelyn Bioh (School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play) and directed by Whitney White (Our Dear Dead Drug Lord).

Full Cast Revealed For JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING


The full cast has been announced for the world premiere of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, written by Jocelyn Bioh and directed by Whitney White. Find out who is starring in the world premiere here!

Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Announces Final Casting for the 2022 National Playwrights Conference


The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center has announced the casts for the final two plays featured in the 2022 National Playwrights Conference: House of India by Deepak Kumar and Nightwatch by Max Yu.

Molière In The Park's THE MISANTHROPE Begins Tonight


Molière in the Park's fully staged production of two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Richard Wilbur's translation of Molière's THE MISANTHROPE, directed by Molière in the Park's Founding Artistic Director Lucie Tiberghien, begins previews tonight for a Sunday, May 15 7:30pm opening.

Maechi Aharanwa FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Maechi Aharanwa next theatre project?

Maechi Aharanwa's next show will be Jaja's African Hair Braiding which opens on 10/3/2023 on Broadway.

How many Broadway shows has Maechi Aharanwa been in?

Maechi Aharanwa has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Maechi Aharanwa been in?

Maechi Aharanwa has not appeared in the West End.

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