Recent stage credits include the world-premiere of her solo play "Feeding The Dragon" - her debut as writer/performer - at City Theatre in Pittsburgh. “Feeding The Dragon” will be produced by Hartford Stage in their 2017/18 season and will have it’s NY premiere at Primary Stages in the Spring of 2018.
On Broadway Sharon appeared as The Lady in the critically-acclaimed "The Scottsboro Boys" musical by Kander & Ebb, directed by five-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman. A role she originated at The Vineyard Theatre and The Guthrie.
Other recent Off-Broadway credits include roles she originated in "Dot" at the Vineyard Theatre, written by Colman Domingo and also directed by Susan Stroman; "While I Yet Live" by Billy Porter at Primary Stages; "Luce" by JC Lee at Lincoln Center Theater (LCT3); and "Wild With Happy" by Colman Domingo at the Public Theater for which she received a Lucille Lortel Award nomination and received an Audelco Award.
Sharon has appeared numerous times on the New York Shakespeare Festival stage including playing Lady Anne to Denzel Washington's Richard III and Valeria to Christopher Walken's Coriolanus; as well as in the award-winning adaptation of "Caucasian Chalk Circle" directed by George C. Wolfe and "Stuff Happens" directed by Daniel Sullivan.
Regional theater credits include the world premiere of "Dot" at Actors Theatre of Louisville; "The Scottsboro Boys" and "Intimate Apparel" (Guthrie Theater); "Merry Wives of Windsor" and "King Lear" (Denver Center); "Jar The Floor" (Seattle Rep); "Diggin' Eleven" (Hartford Stage); "The Story" and "Ceremonies In Dark Old Men" (Long Wharf Theatre); "Man and Superman" (Center Stage); "Miss Evers' Boys" (Philadelphia Theatre Company); "Twelfth Night" (Arena Stage); "Romeo & Juliet" (NJ Shakespeare Festival); and in the original production of August Wilson's "The Piano Lesson" at Yale Rep directed by Lloyd Richards.
She has also spent several wonderful seasons working on new plays at the Eugene O'Neill Playwrights Conference, New York Theatre Workshop and the Sundance Theater Lab.
Sharon's film credits include roles in Wiener Dog, The Bourne Legacy, Michael Clayton, Rocksteady, Taking Chance, Freedomland, The School of Rock, Half Nelson, The Long Kiss Goodnight, Malcolm X, and Die Hard With A Vengeance.
Television appearances include recurring roles on Gotham, Law & Order: SVU and Damages. She has guest starred on Blue Bloods, The Blacklist, Golden Boy, White Collar, Royal Pains, NYC 22, Law & Order and Law& Order: CI among others.
Sharon has also appeared in numerous television and radio commercials both on-camera and voice-over and is an accomplished audiobook and documentary film narrator.
From: Photo Coverage: Behind the Scenes of Project Shaw's CAESAR AND CLEOPATRA
From: Photo Coverage: Behind the Scenes of Project Shaw's CAESAR AND CLEOPATRA
From: Photo Flash: First Look at Colman Domingo and More in Public Theater's WILD WITH HAPPY
From: Photo Flash: First Look at Colman Domingo and More in Public Theater's WILD WITH HAPPY
From: Photo Flash: First Look at Colman Domingo and More in Public Theater's WILD WITH HAPPY
From: Photo Flash: First Look at Colman Domingo and More in Public Theater's WILD WITH HAPPY
From: Photo Flash: First Look at Colman Domingo and More in Public Theater's WILD WITH HAPPY
From: Photo Coverage: THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS Cast Meets the Press
From: Photo Coverage: THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS Cast Meets the Press
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Audible Inc. has announced a one-week extension for the Off-Broadway world-premiere musical Dead Outlaw at Minetta Lane Theatre.
Explore the 2024 Fresh Ink Reading Series and Playwriting Cohort announced by Primary Stages. Discover new talents and upcoming plays in the world of Broadway.
The Public Theater will present GO PUBLIC! A Festival of Free Shakespeare in the Park, featuring a suite of free summer programming taking place across all five boroughs. Learn more about The Public's summer 2024 season.
The Primary Stages Board has appointed Erin Daley as Artistic Director of Primary Stages, following a thorough process begun last year.
Audible Inc. will present Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares, a three-night-only comedy show starring Tony Award winner Laura Benanti, featuring all original music co-written with Todd Almond live at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre. See performances dates and learn how to purchase tickets!
Horton Foote Prize founder Mari Marchbanks announced today she will step down as Executive Director of the Horton Foote Prize. Valerie Brea Ross, Administrative Director of the Horton Foote Prize, will take over the role of Executive Director starting in January 2024. Ms. Marchbanks will continue her role as chair of the Prize board.
Norah Jones and yMusic(Alex Sopp, flute; Mark Dover, clarinet; CJ Camerieri, trumpet; Rob Moose, violin; Nadia Sirota, viola; and Andrew Janss, cello) will appear as special guest artists this Wednesday, January 10 at The Energy Curfew Music Hour.
George Street Playhouse in association with Primary Stages has revealed the complete cast for IBSEN’S GHOST: An Irresponsible Biographical Fantasy, a new play written by and starring Tony Award nominee Charles Busch.
Audible Theater will present CRAY, starring SNL's Darrell Hammond. Get all the details on this exciting new production featuring the talented comedian.
Audible Theater has revealed its December audio slate, featuring five new originals.
Audible Inc. will present three additional live performance dates for The Energy Curfew Music Hour, featuring the Grammy Award-winning band Punch Brothers, at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre.
Rattlestick Theatre, the Terrence McNally Foundation, and Tom Kirdahy Productions (TKP) announced today applications for Cycle 2 of the Terrence McNally New Works Incubator.
The 19th Annual Fred Ebb Award will be presented to Freya Catrin Smith & Jack Williams.
Tony Award winning Director/Choreographer Susan Stroman will be interviewed about her long and brilliant career, by Broadway Playwright Sharon Washington, at 6p.m., Friday, November 17, at the Bruno Walter Auditorium, at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center.
It was a lovefest as New York, New York creatives greeted fans at The Drama Book Shop for CD signing. Check out photos from inside the big day!
Dig, a new play written and directed by Pulitzer Prize finalist Theresa Rebeck (Bernhardt/Hamlet, Downstairs at Primary Stages), has been extended for two weeks. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Colton Ryan, Anna Uzele, Susan Stroman and other cast members, will celebrate the recent release of NEW YORK, NEW YORK Original Broadway Cast Recording with a special CD signing event at The Drama Book Shop. Learn more about how to attend the event here!
Get all the details about the upcoming Primary Stages 39th Anniversary Gala, where Kate Hamill and Beth Blickers will be honored. Find out when and where this star-studded event will take place. Plus, catch performances by Judy Gold, Andy Karl, and Orfeh.
On Monday, September 18, Audible celebrated its 5th Anniversary of Audible Theater at the Minetta Lane. Check out photos from the event below!
PRIMARY STAGES and 59E59 Theaters just celebrated opening night of Dig, a new play written and directed by Pulitzer Prize finalist Theresa Rebeck. Check out photos from opening night!
Sharon Washington has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
Sharon Washington has not appeared in the West End.
Sharon Washington has been nominated for several awards, including Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "New York, New York," Outstanding Solo Performance at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Feeding the Dragon," and Outstanding Lead Actress at The Lortels for "Wild With Happy."
Sharon Washington has written 1 shows including New York, New York (Book).
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