Birth Place: Bloomfield, CT
ANIKA NONI ROSE won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her role in Caroline, or Change (also receiving the Lucille Lortel, Theatre World, Obie and Clarence Derwent awards and a Drama Desk nomination). Her additional Broadway credits include A Raisin in the Sun (Tony Award and Outer Critics Circle nominations), Cat on A Hot Tin Roof directed by Debbie Allen and Footloose. Additional stage credits include Carmen Jones (Lucille Lortel and AUDELCO awards; Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominations); and the New York Philharmonic's production of Company. Rose drew notice for her acclaimed performance as Regina in Netflix’s most-watched limited series to date, “Maid” (2022 NAACP Image Awards nomination, one of nine she has received). Rose appeared in Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (Netflix), Lena Waithe’s “Them” (Amazon) and “Little Fires Everywhere” (Hulu). Additionally, Anika led the cast of BET’s series “The Quad”as Eva Fletcher, starred in the film Everything, Everything and in the History Channel’s adaptation of “Roots” as Kizzy (NAACP Image Award nomination). Anika starred as Lorell Robinson in Dreamgirls (AFI Ensemble Award, SAG Award nomination, Grammy Award nomination). Additional TV and film credits include “The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency” (HBO), For Colored Girls, Half of A Yellow Sun, Assassination Nation and recently, Showtime’s “Let the Right One In.” Anika voiced Princess Tiana in Disney’s The Princess and The Frog, featuring the first African American Disney Princess. The film received three Oscar nominations and Anika became the youngest inductee to ever be honored as a Disney Legend.
From: Photo Flash: Julianne Moore Toasts Tony Nominee LaTanya Richardson Jackson!
From: Photo Flash: Julianne Moore Toasts Tony Nominee LaTanya Richardson Jackson!
From: Photo Flash: Julianne Moore Toasts Tony Nominee LaTanya Richardson Jackson!
From: Photo Flash: Julianne Moore Toasts Tony Nominee LaTanya Richardson Jackson!
From: Photo Flash: Julianne Moore Toasts Tony Nominee LaTanya Richardson Jackson!
From: Photo Flash: Julianne Moore Toasts Tony Nominee LaTanya Richardson Jackson!
From: Photo Flash: Julianne Moore Toasts Tony Nominee LaTanya Richardson Jackson!
From: Photo Flash: Julianne Moore Toasts Tony Nominee LaTanya Richardson Jackson!
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From: Photo Flash: Lea Salonga, Anika Noni Rose, Paige O'Hara et al. Honored at D23 Expo
From: Photo Flash: Lea Salonga, Anika Noni Rose, Paige O'Hara et al. Honored at D23 Expo
From: Photo Flash: Lea Salonga, Anika Noni Rose, Paige O'Hara et al. Honored at D23 Expo
From: Photo Flash: Lea Salonga, Anika Noni Rose, Paige O'Hara et al. Honored at D23 Expo
From: Photo Flash: Lea Salonga, Anika Noni Rose, Paige O'Hara et al. Honored at D23 Expo
From: Photo Flash: Lea Salonga, Anika Noni Rose, Paige O'Hara et al. Honored at D23 Expo
From: Photo Flash: Lea Salonga, Anika Noni Rose, Paige O'Hara et al. Honored at D23 Expo
From: Photo Coverage: NY Philharmonic's Star-Filled COMPANY On Stage at Avery Fisher Music Hall
From: Photo Coverage: NY Philharmonic's Star-Filled COMPANY On Stage at Avery Fisher Music Hall
From: Photo Coverage: NY Philharmonic's Star-Filled COMPANY On Stage at Avery Fisher Music Hall
Anika Noni Rose, Carmen Jones
Anika Noni Rose, Carmen Jones
Anika Noni Rose, Carmen Jones
Anika Noni Rose, A Raisin in the Sun
Anika Noni Rose, A Raisin in the Sun
Anika Noni Rose, Caroline, or Change
Anika Noni Rose, Caroline, or Change
Anika Noni Rose, Caroline, or Change
Anika Noni Rose, Caroline, or Change
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.
In a new interview, actor Alfred Molina breaks down his career from his onscreen appearances in films like Spider-Man 2 to his role as Alexander Serebryakov in Uncle Vanya, which is currently running on Broadway. He discussed what drew him to the project, his co-stars, and his approach to the material. Watch the video here!
One year after restoring connections to its roots as a downtown movie palace, the Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University has announced successes from its first year of operation featuring the historic venue’s new Digital Cinema Projection (DCP) projector and larger Stewart cinema screen.
El próximo mes de diciembre llegará a cines de todo el mundo MUFASA: EL REY LEÓN precuela de la adaptación live action del clásico de animación que contará el origen del padre de Simba.
An all new film in Disney's The Lion King series is coming this December! 'Mufasa: The Lion King' will feature new songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, who also serves as producer alongside Mark Mancina. Watch an all new trailer in the video here!
The Lincoln Center Theater production of Anton Chekhov’s UNCLE VANYA, with a new version by Heidi Schreck and directed by Lila Neugebauer, just celebrated its opening night at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Check out photos from inside the big night!
Academy Award-winner Steve Carell makes his Broadway debut in Anton Chekhov’s UNCLE VANYA now playing at The Lincoln Center Theater. Read the reviews!
Get a first look at footage of Uncle Vanya at Lincoln Center Theater starring Steve Carell, William Jackson Harper and more.
Get a first look at photos of Uncle Vanya at Lincoln Center Theater. See pictures of the starry cast led by Steve Carell, and learn how to purchase tickets.
On Tuesday, actress Anika Noni Rose joined the Today Show to discuss her role in Uncle Vanya and her upcoming children's book featuring fan-favorite character, Tiana. Rose is currently staring as Yelena in Uncle Vanya and believes that it speaks to the present moment, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch the video here!
Lincoln Center Theater's production of Anton Chekhov’s classic UNCLE VANYA, featuring a new version by Heidi Schreck, directed by Lila Neugebauer, will delay its first preview. Learn more about the production.
Uncle Vayna is back this season courtesy of Lincoln Center Theater. This version of the play features a new translation by Heidi Schreck and is directed by Lila Neugebauer. Meet the cast of Uncle Vanya here!
Lincoln Center Theater will launch an online ticket lottery for its production of Anton Chekhov’s classic UNCLE VANYA, beginning with its first preview on Tuesday, April 2 at 8pm at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Find out how to enter the lottery for Uncle Vanya here!
In this video, watch as the full cast and creative team, including Steve Carell, Alison Pill and more tell us all about what this Uncle Vanya will bring to Broadway audiences.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 6, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
120 years after the esteemed playwright's death and 24 years since it was last seen on Broadway, Uncle Vayna is back this season courtesy of Lincoln Center Theater. Check out photos of the cast in rehearsal here!
New guest stars for season two include Anika Noni Rose (“Princess and the Frog”) as Cousin Sassy, Pamela Adlon (“Better Things”) as Aunt Lola and Emmy Award winner Eric Bauza (“Muppet Babies”) as robot pig Wiggles. Justin Guarini (“American Idol”) as Cat Burglar, James Monroe Iglehart (Broadway's “Aladdin”) as Mr. Puppypaws return.
Get the latest on MCC Theater's innovative campaign #MCCMISCASTME ahead of the much-anticipated MISCAST24. Stay updated with BroadwayWorld's comprehensive coverage.
Journey into the Bayou as Disney’s “The Princess and the Frog” returns to the big screen at the El Capitan Theatre. Tickets for this special event are now on sale!
Past Tony winners Anika Noni Rose and Matthew Broderick announced the 2011 Tony Awards nominees live from the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts in New York City.
Anika Noni Rose has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.
Anika Noni Rose has not appeared in the West End.
Anika Noni Rose has been nominated for several awards throughout her career, including Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Carmen Jones," a Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for "Carmen Jones," Outstanding Actress in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Carmen Jones," Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "A Raisin in the Sun," Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "A Raisin in the Sun," Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Caroline, or Change," Outstanding Featured Actress at The Lortels for "Caroline, or Change," a Performance Award at the Theatre World Awards for "Caroline, or Change," and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Caroline, or Change."
Anika Noni Rose has won several awards for her performance in "Caroline, or Change," including Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Featured Actress at The Lortels, Performance at the Theatre World Awards, and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards.
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