Jaja's African Hair Braiding

First Preview: Sep 12, 2023

Opening Date: Oct 3, 2023

Closing Date: Nov 19, 2023

Running Time: 01:30

https://www.manhattantheatreclub.com/shows/2023-24-season/jajas-african-hair-braiding/

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Samuel J. Friedman Theatre

261 W 47th St, New York, NY 10036

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This dazzling world premiere welcomes you into Jaja’s bustling hair braiding salon in Harlem where every day, a lively and eclectic group of West African immigrant hair braiders are creating masterpieces on the heads of neighborhood women. During one sweltering summer day, love will blossom, dreams will flourish and secrets will be revealed. The uncertainty of their circumstances simmers below the surface of their lives and when it boils over, it forces this tight-knit community to confront what it means to be an outsider on the edge of the place they call home. This extraordinary new play is by the award winning Ghanaian-American playwright Jocelyn Bioh (School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play) and will be directed by Obie winner Whitney White (Our Dear Dead Drug Lord).

Broadway Play - Comedy Play - Drama

Show Notes: No intermission.

Performance Schedule

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All performances November 14-19 will be livestreamed; visit lolst.org for more info.

Cast

Somi Kakoma
Dominique Thorne
Nana Mensah
Lakisha May

Written By

Jocelyn Bioh

Director

Whitney White

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Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri: Noon to 8 pm Wed: Noon to 8 pm (If there is a matinee, 10 am to 8 pm) Sat: 10 am to 8 pm Sun: 10 am to 7 pm
Parking

Central Parking System, 257 West 47th St (Broadway and 8th Ave). Call (212) 262-9778
Restroom

The restrooms are wheelchair accessible and located on the lower level and Mezzanine level.
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An elevator is available to take you to all levels of the theatre.
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On lower and Mezzanine levels.
Water Fountain

Water fountain is accessible at 36" AFF.
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8 seats available for wheelchair seating.

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