A Manhattan Theater Club production
By Jocelyn Bioh
Directed by Whitney White
A Co-Production with Berkeley Repertory Theatre and Chicago Shakespeare Theater
In Association with Madison Wells Live and LaChanze
In the Kreeger Theater | September 6 – October 13, 2024
Step into the vibrant world of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding. Set in the pulsating heart of Harlem, this comedic gem unravels the complexities of cultural identity, assimilation, and the pursuit of the American Dream within the African immigrant community. Follow the uproarious escapades of Maria, Bea, Miriam, Aminata, Ndidi, Jaja, and others as they navigate life and laughter in Jaja's bustling hair braiding salon. With humor as rich as its characters, this Drama Desk nominated production weaves hilarious moments with profound insights, celebrating the indomitable spirit and interconnectedness that define us all.
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Friday, September 6, 2024 8:00PM
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Monday, October 14, 2024 7:30PM
Jaja’s African Hair Braiding
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Sunday, September 8, 2024 7:30PM
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By Jocelyn Bioh Directed by Whitney White Kreeger Theater September 6 – October 13, 2024 Direct from Broadway, this Tony-winning laugh-a-minute comedy unfolds over a single day in Jaja's bustling Harlem salon as the tireless fingers and unbreakable spirits that fill the shop grapple with their own version of the American dream.