Twists in the tale: Jaja’s African Hair Braiding explores immigrant experience through a day at the salon
Jaja’s African Hair Braiding peeks into the lives of an older generation, in 2019, having emigrated from the same part of the continent. Both plays probe Black female identity using a single setting yet this one takes it a step further by confining the story to one working day.
JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING in Rehearsal at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre have released rehearsal images ahead of the UK premiere of the Tony Award-winning play Jaja’s African Hair Braiding which runs at the venue from Wednesday 18 March – Saturday 25 April 2026.
Netflix Acquires Stephen Curry and Ben Proudfoot’s Sundance-Winning MLK Speechwriter Doc Short
The film, which blends new interviews, archival footage and watercolor animation, will drop on the service later this year, and seems likely to contend for the best documentary short Oscar a year from now.
Steph Curry’s short film about Martin Luther King’s longtime speechwriter scores win at Sundance
On Tuesday night, the Golden State Warriors star earned Sundance Film Festival recognition when “The Baddest Speech Writer of All,” a short film he co-produced and co-directed, captured the Grand Jury Prize at the festival’s short film awards in Park City, Utah.
Tony-Winning ‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’ Unveils Full Cast for U.K. Bow
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has unveiled the complete ensemble for the U.K. premiere of “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding,” the Tony Award-winning Broadway comedy that will run at the London venue from March 18 through April 25.
NBA Great Steph Curry Wins Top Prize At Sundance For Short Film Co-Directed With Two-Time Oscar Winner Ben Proudfoot
Four-time NBA title winner Steph Curry can now call himself a champion in another arena – filmmaking.
Steph Curry’s Directorial Debut Just Won a Short Film Grand Jury Prize at Sundance Film Festival
The Baddest Speech Writer of All — a short film co-directed and produced by Curry and directed by two-time Oscar winner Ben Proudfoot — picked up the grand jury prize Tuesday night during the festival’s short film awards ceremony and party in Park City, Utah.
‘Sinners,’ ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Hamnet’ among 2026 Producers Guild of America nominees
Winners will be announced at the PGA’s awards ceremony on Feb. 28 at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Century City.
How ‘Prime Minister’ Landed with Madison Wells
Founder Gigi Pritzker and film and TV head Rachel Shane recall wooing former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and taking the film to Sundance: "There were people coming up to us afterward crying."
Jacinda Ardern Documentary ‘Prime Minister’ Gets November Premiere on CNN
A roundtable discussion hosted by Abby Phillip will stream exclusively on CNN after the film’s debut.
Luigi Mangione and Steph Curry Projects Among Sundance Short Film Program Selections
Martin Luther King Jr.’s lawyer and speechwriter reflects on the personal cost and surprising truths of making history, offering an intimate insider’s view of the Civil Rights Movement,” reads the fest description referencing Dr. Clarence B. Jones.
‘Purple Rain’ and 41 More Plays and Musicals to See in the U.S. This Fall
A five-way co-production of Jocelyn Bioh’s Harlem salon comedy, directed by Whitney White, makes its final stop after crisscrossing the country.
Lyric Hammersmith season: Jaja’s African Hair Braiding to receive UK premiere
The Tony award-winning play Jaja’s African Hair Braiding will receive its UK premiere at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre as part of its new season of work.
JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING and More Set For Lyric Hammersmith's 2026 Season
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre Artistic Director Rachel O’Riordan has announced three new productions for 2026.
Off-Broadway Sia Musical Saturday Church Releases Concept Album
The digital release from Joy Machine Records features the cast of the upcoming world premiere New York Theatre Workshop musical.
A Dozen Off Broadway Shows to Energize Your August
The Tony Award winners J. Harrison Ghee and Joaquina Kalukango star in this new musical alongside Bryson Battle (“The Voice”), who makes his professional stage debut as Ulysses, a young New Yorker whose world opens up when he discovers the L.G.B.T. haven of Saturday Church.