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[Off-Broadway, 2025]
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[Off-Broadway, 2024]
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[Broadway, 2023]
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[Off-Broadway, 2022]
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[Off-Broadway, 2019]
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[Off-Broadway, 2019]
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Whitney White Movies

Ocean's Eight
[ 2018 ] Cynthia

Whitney White Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Direction of a Play

Whitney White, Jaja’s African Hair Braiding

The Lortels - 2023 - Outstanding Director

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Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Whitney White, On Sugarland


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Obie Awards - 2020 - Directing Award

Whitney White, Our Dear Dead Drug Lord

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Broadway Buying Guide: April 29, 2024- New Shows Top the Week


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, April 29, 2024.

2024 Tony Awards Nominations - Show by Show


The nominations are in! Check out how each show fared individually in a full list of nominations by show.

2024 Tony Award Nominations- HELL'S KITCHEN and STEREOPHONIC Lead the Pack!


The 77th Annual Tony Awards nominations were announced this morning by Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renee Elise Goldsberry and here they are, celebrating the best of the 2023-24 theatre season. Check out the full list of nominees here!

Good Apples Collective to Present World Premiere Of Sophie McIntosh's CUNNICULARII


Experience the world premiere of CUNNICULARII by Sophie McIntosh, presented by Good Apples Collective at Alchemical Studios. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Review Roundup: JORDANS at the Public Theater


The Public Theater celebrated opening night of the world premiere of JORDANS written by Emerging Writers Group alumnus and Creatives Rebuild New York artist-in-residence Ife Olujobi and directed by Obie Award winner Whitney White. Check out what the critics are saying!

Photos: Ife Olujobi's JORDANS Celebrates Opening Night at the Public Theater


The Public Theater celebrated opening night of the world premiere of JORDANS written by Emerging Writers Group alumnus and Creatives Rebuild New York artist-in-residence Ife Olujobi and directed by Obie Award winner Whitney White. Check out photos from the big day here!

Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of MARY JANE


Mary Jane, led by Rachel McAdams, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog, officially opened on Broadway last night, April 23. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the opening night red carpet here!

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.

Full Lineup Revealed For BAM's 2024 Benefit


An all-female and trans lineup will perform on May 1 as BAM honors two iconic trailblazers; the multi-hyphenate artist, Solange Knowles, and legendary arts producer and advocate, Mikki Shepard, for their indelible influence, inspiration, and contributions to the performing arts. 

Photos: Get a First Look at Kate Walsh & More in JORDANS at The Public


Get a first look at photos of Jordans at The Public Theater. See who is starring in the production and learn how to purchase tickets.

THE THING ABOUT JELLYFISH World Premiere & More Set for Berkeley Repertory Theatre 24/25 Season


Berkeley Repertory Theatre has revealed the seven productions that will make up the organization’s 2024/25 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival To Host HIGHLAND LIGHTS With Processional Arts Workshop


Join the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival for HIGHLAND LIGHTS, a unique event in collaboration with the Processional Arts Workshop, scheduled for Saturday, April 20.

Video: Director Mary Zimmerman on THE MATCHBOX MAGIC FLUTE at Shakespeare Theatre Company


Shakespeare Theatre Company's final show this season is Mary Zimmerman's The Matchbox Magic Flute. Watch as adapter and director Mary Zimmerman describes what makes The Matchbox Magic Flute a unique operatic experience. 

LaChanze And Lar Lubovitch To Be Honored At Boston Conservatory Commencement


Join the Boston Conservatory at Berklee as they honor three-time Tony Award-winning actor and producer LaChanze and internationally acclaimed dancer and choreographer Lar Lubovitch at their commencement ceremony on May 11.

Video: Naomi Lorrain and Toby Onwumere Discuss Why JORDANS Is So Timely and Important


In this video, Naomi and Toby discuss how decision makers in the greater theatre community can be more inclusive and representative of Black and Brown performers and a peak into the rehearsal process working with prolific director Whitney White and working alongside the iconic actor Kate Walsh.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 10, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 10, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING to Launch Multi-City Tour


Following a successful, twice-extended run, Manhattan Theatre Club's Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, written by Jocelyn Bioh and directed by Whitney White will be presented at three theatres across the country. Learn more about the tour and see how to purchase tickets!

Photos: See Kate Walsh, Naomi Lorrain & More in Rehearsal for JORDANS at The Public


Check out rehearsal photos for Jordans at The Public, starring Kate Walsh and more! Learn how to purchase tickets.

CORRUPTION, JORDANS & More Lead Top Off-Broadway Shows for April


What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this month.

Suzan-Lori Parks' SALLY & TOM to Begin Performances at The Public Theater Next Week


The Public Theater will begin previews for the New York premiere of SALLY & TOM, a bold new dramedy written by Pulitzer Prize winner and Public Theater Writer-in-Residence Suzan-Lori Parks. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Whitney White FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Whitney White been nominated for?

Whitney White has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Director at The Lortels for "soft," Outstanding Director of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "On Sugarland," and the Directing Award at the Obie Awards for "Our Dear Dead Drug Lord."

What awards has Whitney White won?

Whitney White has won the Directing Award at the Obie Awards for the show Our Dear Dead Drug Lord.

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