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Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Awards and Nominations

The Lortels - 2024 - Outstanding Play

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, The Comeuppance

The Pulitzer Prize - 2018 - Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Everybody

Drama League Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play

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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play

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The Pulitzer Prize - 2016 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

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Drama League Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, An Octoroon


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Obie Awards - 2014 - Best New American Play

Branden Jacobs-JenkinsAppropriate and An Octoroon

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Photos: Behind the Scenes with the 2024 Tony Nominees


The nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York on Thursday to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there for the special day. Check out behind the scenes photos of the 2024 nominees below and check out even more of the acting nominees and creative nominees.

Photos: Meet the 2024 Creative Tony Nominees


The nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York yesterday to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there for the special day. Check out photos of the 2024 creative nominees here.

Find Out Who's Receiving 2024 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre and Special Tony Awards


The Tony Awards Administration Committee has announced that the honorees for the 2024 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre, as well as Special Tony Awards.

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts Announces 2024-2025 THEATER UP CLOSE Season


The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County has announced its lineup for the 2024-2025 THEATER UP CLOSE season, created in collaboration with local theater companies Zoetic Stage and City Theatre.

The Center for Fiction and Theatre Communications Group Present STORY/TELLER ARTS: Branden Jacobs-Jenkins with Jocelyn Bioh


Join the Center for Fiction and Theatre Communications Group for Story/Teller Arts: Branden Jacobs-Jenkins with Jocelyn Bioh.

Recap Tony Awards Eligibility Decisions of the 2023-24 Season


The Tony Awards Administration Committee has been meeting all year to discuss the eligibility of the 2023-24 Broadway productions all leading up to Tuesdays big announcement... the Tony nominations.

2024 Tony Awards Nominations- Live Reactions


The nominations for the 77th Annual Tony Awards were announced this morning by Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renée Elise Goldsberry. Follow us throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions!

Ife Olujobi, Warren Leight & 2023 WGA Strike Captains Receive Dramatists Guild Advocacy Award


The Dramatists Guild of America revealed the recipients of the inaugural Dramatists Guild Advocacy Award. Learn more about the award!

APPROPRIATE Comes To Dirt Dogs Theatre Co. in May


Dirt Dogs Theatre Co. will conclude its 2023-24 main stage season of “nature vs. nurture” with the Houston premiere of Appropriate by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Directed by Ron Jones, this riveting play explores family secrets, racial tensions, and cultural identity.

Have Many Shows this Season Premiered Long Before Broadway?


This time, the reader question was: Have a lot of shows this season had a long time between their first productions and Broadway premieres?

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, CABARET & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Drama League Awards


Read the full list of 2024 Drama League Nominations! Nominations include Cabaret, Merrily We Roll Along and more.

Tony Awards Administration Committee Determines Eligibility for THE NOTEBOOK, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS & More


The Tony Awards Administration Committee met yesterday to confirm the eligibility status of eight Broadway productions for the 2023-2024 season. Learn more about what the committee determined, and learn about the Tony Awards.

Adam Guettel, Austin Pendleton and More Will Be Honored with Dramatists Guild Awards


The Dramatists Guild previously announced that playwright Christopher Durang will receive a Lifetime Achievement award at this year’s ceremony. He will be joined by two additional recipients, George C. Wolfe and Emily Mann.

Making Space At The Armory Presents ANTAGONISMS: A GATHERING Symposium Led By Claudia Rankine


Join Claudia Rankine, Anna Deavere Smith, Homi Bhabha, Saidiya Hartman, and others for a series of conversations and performances exploring public and private discourse at the Armory's Antagonisms: A Gathering on June 1.

Human Race Theatre Company Reveals 2024-25 Season


The season features five productions, combining fresh and favorite works, all showcased in the unique style of The Human Race Theatre Company.  Learn more about the lineup here!

Photos: APPROPRIATE Cast Takes Re-Opening Night Bows at the Belasco Theatre


The Broadway production of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ APPROPRIATE  reopened at its new home at the Belasco Theater. Check out photos from inside the curtain call here!

Review: THE COMEUPPANCE, Almeida Theatre


Welcome to a high school reunion with a difference: this one has an uninvited (but secret) guest. In Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ latest play, a group of friends collectively known as “MERGE” have gathered for a pre-reunion meet-up; Ursula, Emilio, Caitlin, Kristina and Paco haven’t all been in the same place together for quite a few years, so there’s lots to share - and plenty of old grievances to be aired.

Photos: See All-New Photos of APPROPRIATE On Broadway, Reopening Tonight


The Broadway production of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ APPROPRIATE reopened at the Belasco Theater tonight, Wednesday, April 10. Check out new photos of the production below!

Steppenwolf Theatre's PURPOSE Extends Through Mid May


Steppenwolf Theatre Company will present two additional weeks of performances for its world premiere of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ epic family drama Purpose. Learn how to purchase tickets.

WET BRAIN, STEREOPHONIC & More Nominated for 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards - See the Full List!


Nominations for the 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were announced by Amber Iman and George Abud. Check out the full list of nominees!

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Branden Jacobs-Jenkins written?

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins has written 4 shows including Appropriate (Playwright), WAR (Playwright), Everybody (Playwright), Gloria (Writer).

What awards has Branden Jacobs-Jenkins been nominated for?

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Play for "The Comeuppance" at The Lortels, Pulitzer Prize for Drama for "Everybody," Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play for "Gloria" at the Drama League Awards, Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play for "Gloria" at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama for "Gloria," Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play for "An Octoroon" at the Drama League Awards, and Best New American Play for "Appropriate" and "An Octoroon" at the Obie Awards.

What awards has Branden Jacobs-Jenkins won?

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins has won the Best New American Play at the Obie Awards for "Appropriate" and "An Octoroon."

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