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Michelle Wilson BIO

Broadway: A Raisin in the Sun. New York: Sweat (Public Theater), Detroit '67 (Public Theater), New Jersey Performing Arts Center, The Lark, Classical Theater of Harlem and the O'Neill National Playwrights Conference. Selected regional: Detroit '67 (Baltimore Center Stage and Detroit Public Theatre), Follow Me to Nellie's, The People Before the Park (Premiere Stages), Fahrenheit 451, For Colored Girls (Steppenwolf Theatre Company), Two Trains Running (Goodman Theatre), Indiana Rep, Stella Adler Theater (Los Angeles). TV/Film: "Blue Bloods," "E.R.," Reverse Cowgirl, Nehemiah (2014 Pan African Film Fest), Sink, and The Bicycle (2014 Pan African Film Fest). www.michellewilson.co

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Michelle Wilson STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2024
Mrs. Gibbs

[Off-Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theater Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Anna

[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Company New York Premiere, 2022
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
NYTW Original Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Marie Josephine

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Cynthia

[Off-Broadway]
New York Premiere at the Public Theater, 2016
Cynthia


Michelle Wilson Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Actress in a Play

Michelle Wilson, Confederates

Drama League Awards - 2022 - Distinguished Performance Awards

Michelle Wilson, Confederates

Drama League Awards - 2017 - Distinguished Performance Award

Michelle Wilson, Sweat

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play

Michelle Wilson, Sweat

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Michelle Wilson News


Jim Parsons, Katie Holmes and More Will Lead Kenny Leon's OUR TOWN Revival


Grover's Corners, here they come! The new Broadway production of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town directed by Tony Award-winner Kenny Leon, just announced that the play will feature 28 actors. We have all of the details!

Soho Rep to Present World Premiere of Raja Feather Kelly's THE FIRES


Soho Rep will present The Fires, a world premiere play written and directed by Raja Feather Kelly. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of THE COAST STARLIGHT at Lincoln Center Theater


See photos from opening night of Lincoln Center Theater's The Coast Starlight!

Review Roundup: THE COAST STARLIGHT Opens At Lincoln Center Theater


Lincoln Center Theater presents THE COAST STARLIGHT. The new play is written by Keith Bunin, directed by Tyne Rafaeli and opens on Monday, March 13 at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater. Read reviews for the production!

Video: First Look at THE COAST STARLIGHT at Lincoln Center Theater


Get a first look at footage of The Coast Starlight at Lincoln Center Theater!

Photos: First Look at THE COAST STARLIGHT at Lincoln Center Theater


Get a first look at photos for Lincoln Center Theater's production of THE COAST STARLIGHT.

NYC Off Broadway Week Kicks Off Today With THE WANDERERS, Anthony Rapp's WITHOUT YOU & More


NYC Off Broadway Week is now live! The biannual program is celebrating its 14th year and will offer 2-for-1 tickets to 26 Off-Broadway shows from February 13 through March 5. See how to purchase tickets!

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for THE COAST STARLIGHT at Lincoln Center Theater


See photos of the cast and crew of Lincoln Center Theater’s THE COAST STARLIGHT gathering for the first rehearsal of Keith Bunin’s new play, directed by Tyne Rafaeli.

Mia Barron, Camila Canó-Flaviá & More to Star in Keith Bunin's THE COAST STARLIGHT at Lincoln Center Theater


Lincoln Center Theater will present THE COAST STARLIGHT, a new play by Keith Bunin, directed by Tyne Rafaeli, beginning previews Thursday, February 16. See who is starring in the cast, how to purchase tickets, and more.

COMPANY, SIX & More Win 2022 Drama Desk Awards - See the Full List!


Winners for the 66th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced today. See the full list here! This year’s Drama Desk Awards will take place at Sardi’s Restaurant on June 14th. See who was honored from Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off Broadway.

A STRANGE LOOP, COMPANY, TAKE ME OUT & More Win 2022 Drama League Awards


Find out this year's nominees and winners for Drama League Awards. The 2022 Awards will recognize eligible Broadway and Off-Broadway (non-virtual only) productions that began preview performances between March 16, 2021, and April 23, 2022.

SIX, KIMBERLY AKIMBO Lead Nominations for 2022 Drama Desk Awards


Nominations for the 66th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced today, and the full list of nominees is available here as well as information on who was eligible.

2022 Drama League Awards Nominations Announced- Full List!


The Drama League today announced the 2022 Drama League Awards Nominees and we've got all the nominations for for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Play, Outstanding Direction of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award.

One-Week Extension Announced for Dominique Morisseau's CONFEDERATES


Signature Theatre has extended the New York premiere of Dominique Morisseau’s Confederates, directed by Stori Ayers to April 24. The production, running in The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 W. 42nd Street, New York), opened March 27.

Bard At The Gate Announces Free Re-Release Of FREEMAN and SONNETS


Bard at the Gate, the leader in new digital theater, and McCarter Theater Center announce the FREE re-release of the first two productions of the Bard 2021-22 season – HOW TO RAISE A FREEMAN by Zakiyyah Alexander and SONNETS FOR AN OLD CENTURY by Jose Rivera – starting December 23 at 5 p.m. (ET) through December 31 at 11 p.m.  (ET)

Vogel's BARD Announces Two New Plays and Casting for HOW TO RAISE A FREEMAN


Two new plays and casting for the first production of BARD AT THE GATE have been announced by the online series' co-curators, the award-winning playwright Paula Vogel and Nicole A.

Virtual Theatre Today: Tuesday, April 13- with Brenda Braxton, Ali Stroker, and More!


Today (April 13) in live streaming: Brenda Braxton returns as guest host on Stars in the House, Ali Stroker chats about her new book, and more!

Listen to the Trailer for The Public Theater's SHADOW/LAND


The Public Theater will debut the world premiere audio play SHADOW/LAND, written by Tow Foundation Playwright-in-Residence Erika Dickerson-Despenza, on Tuesday, April 13. Directed by Lilly Award winner Candis C. Jones, SHADOW/LAND will be available for free on-demand streaming through April 13, 2022.

The Public Theater Announces World Premiere Audio Play SHADOW/LAND


The Public Theater announced that the world premiere audio play, SHADOW/LAND, written by Tow Foundation Playwright-in-Residence Erika Dickerson-Despenza has been added to The Public’s spring digital season. Directed by Lilly Award winner Candis C. Jones, SHADOW/LAND will premiere on Tuesday, April 13 and be available for free on-demand streaming.

HBO's BETWEEN THE WORLD AND ME Debuts November 21


HBO's BETWEEN THE WORLD AND ME, a gripping adaption of the New York Times #1 bestselling book by Ta-Nehisi Coates and the Apollo stage performance of the same name, debuts SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Michelle Wilson FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Michelle Wilson been in?

Michelle Wilson has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Michelle Wilson been in?

Michelle Wilson has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Michelle Wilson been nominated for?

Michelle Wilson has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Actress in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Confederates," Distinguished Performance Awards at the Drama League Awards for "Confederates," a Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for "Sweat," and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Sweat."

What is Michelle Wilson next theatre project?

Michelle Wilson's next show will be The Coast Starlight which opens on 3/13/2023 on Off-Broadway.

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