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SHANNON MATESKY is an Actress, Producer, Director and Writer. Her acting and has been seen at Steppenwolf Theater, La Jolla Theater, and in many non traditional venues. Matesky was a member of the 2018 Directors Lab at Lincoln Center in New York and has been an assistant director at Chicago’s Court Theater and Goodman Theater, among others. Shannon was also a featured performer in BARS presented by The Public.

As a poet, she has featured in venues across the country and has been seen on HBO’s Def Poetry Jam, Nylon Magazine, and BET Online. She has taught writing workshops, led panels, and been a featured speaker at many universities. Shannon is also one of the core writers for Chicago’s annual hit, The Fly Honey Show. Shannon is also author of four solo performances, She Think She Grown, We Gotta Eat, The Saga of the Return, and Heartbreak Hotel: Whitney.

Shannon has produced live events and festivals such as Urban Word NYC’s Grand Slam finals at the Apollo Theater (NYC), Brave New Voices International Teen Poetry Festival (Multiple Cities), and the Life is Living Community Festival (Atlanta, Philadelphia, and Oakland). Shannon recently closed a three year run of Queer Abstract, a monthly QTPOC variety show in Brooklyn, NY which she created and hosted.

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[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2022
Passenger #3


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Photos: Go Inside The 2nd Annual BLACK WOMEN ON BROADWAY Awards!


The second annual Black Women On Broadway awards were held this week in New York and the star-studded event included appearances from the organization's founders, Danielle Brooks, Jocelyn Bioh, and Amber Iman and Broadway luminaries NaTasha Yvette Williams, Tonya Pinkins, Crystal Lucas Perry, LaChanze, Audra McDonald and more! See who else turned out to celebrate Black women on Broadway in the photos below!

Photos: Go Backstage at HAM4HAM with the Casts of INTO THE WOODS, & JULIET, NEW YORK, NEW YORK, and More


The casts of Into the Woods, New York, New York, and & Juliet performed at this week's Ham4Ham, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the performers backstage at the event. Check out the photos here!

Photos: Whoopi Goldberg Toasts Jordan E. Cooper and AIN'T NO MO'


Just last night, the best of broadway came out to celebrate the six-time Tony-nominated Ain't No Mo. Whoopi Goldberg is hosted a private celebration of the acclaimed play at The Edition Times Square. Check out photos from the big night!

AIN'T NO MO' to Play Final Performance on Broadway Today


The Broadway production of Jordan E. Cooper's Ain't No Mo' will play its final performance. Read details about Cooper's campaign to save the show, take a look back at photos from opening night, and more.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; Kennedy Center Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Photos: Whoopi Goldberg, Queen Latifah, Billy Porter, and More Show Up to Support AIN'T NO MO


Last week, Whoopi Goldberg, Sara Ramirez, Billy Porter, and members of the New York Jets showed up to support Ain't No Mo, which is currently scheduled to close on Friday, December 23rd. Check out the photos here!

Photos: RuPaul Hosts Performance of AIN'T NO MO'


RuPaul hosted a special performance of Ain't No Mo' on Thursday, December 15 at 7:00 p.m. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the evening, and you can check out photos here!

Video: Go Inside the Belasco As AIN'T NO MO' Announces Its Broadway Extension!


Jordan E. Cooper, the youngest Black American playwright on Broadway, has announced that the history-making and critically-acclaimed Broadway production of Ain’t No Mo’, presented by Lee Daniels, will extend through Friday, December 23, 2022 at the Belasco Theatre.

AIN'T NO MO' Extends Broadway Run Through December 23


The Broadway production of Jordan E. Cooper's Ain't No Mo' will extend its Broadway run for an additional week. Performances will continue through December 23, 2022. 

VIDEO: Jordan E. Cooper Urges Audiences to See AIN'T NO MO' on MORNING JOE


Jordan E. Cooper appeared on Morning Joe this morning to urge audiences to see his play, Ain't No Mo', to save it from its December 18 closing date. During the interview, Cooper, who is the youngest Black playwright in Broadway history, discussed the economic problems that the show has faced during its Broadway run. Watch the video interview now!

Jordan E. Cooper Launches Campaign to Save AIN'T NO MO' the Week of its Closing


Jordan E. Cooper, the youngest Black American playwright in the history of Broadway, has launched the #saveAINTNOMO campaign in efforts to prolong the show’s run and boost ticket sales.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; at Gala Hispanic Theater Leads Best Ensemble Performance!


The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith Buy Out Performance of AIN'T NO MO


According to a post on Jordan E. Cooper's Instagram page, Will and Jada Smith have bought out a performance of AIN'T NO MO. The show has announced a closing date of December 18th.

Playwright Jordan E. Cooper Pens Open Letter Asking for Support After AIN'T NO MO Announces Closing


Ain't No Mo star and playwright Jordan E. Cooper has penned an open letter to the community asking for support after the show announced it will be closing on Sunday, December 18th.

AIN'T NO MO' To Close On Broadway, December 18


The new Broadway play, Ain't No Mo' will play its final Broadway performance at the Belasco Theatre next Sunday, December 18. 

Words From The Wings: Marchánt Davis of AIN'T NO MO' Shares His Favorite Moments to Watch From Backstage, and More!


BroadwayWorld is bringing you Words From the Wings, a new series of interviews that take fans behind the scenes of some of their favorite Broadway stars' backstage routines! Today we're chatting with Marchánt Davis of Ain't No Mo', who told us all about his backstage routines, pre-show rituals, and more!

VIDEO: Lee Daniels & Jordan E. Cooper Talk Making Broadway History With AIN'T NO MO' on SHERRI


Playwright Jordan E. Cooper and producer Lee Daniels appeared on SHERRI this morning to discuss making history with Ain't No Mo' on Broadway. At the age of 27, Cooper is making his Broadway debut as the youngest American playwright in Broadway history. Watch the new video interview now!

Video: The Company of AIN'T NO MO' Hits The Red Carpet On Opening Night


Last night, Ain't No Mo' officially celebrated its Broadway opening at the Belasco Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night, and you can check out video of the cast hitting the opening night red carpet below!

Photos: On the Opening Night Red Carpet of AIN'T NO MO'


See photos from the opening night red carpet of Ain't No Mo'! The cast includes Jordan E. Cooper as Peaches, Fedna Jacquet (Passenger #1), Marchánt Davis (Passenger #2), Shannon Matesky (Passenger #3), and more.

Review Roundup: Jordan E. Cooper's AIN'T NO MO' Opens On Broadway!


Read reviews for the new the new Broadway play, Ain't No Mo' from the brilliant and mischievous mind of Jordan E. Cooper, making his debut as the youngest American playwright in Broadway history.

Shannon Matesky FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Shannon Matesky next theatre project?

Shannon Matesky's next show will be Ain't No Mo' which opens on 12/1/2022 on Broadway.

How many Broadway shows has Shannon Matesky been in?

Shannon Matesky has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Shannon Matesky been in?

Shannon Matesky has not appeared in the West End.

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