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Taraji P. Henson is an Academy Award-nominated actor, producer, #1 New York Times Best Selling author, mental health advocate, and entrepreneur with a globally celebrated career that extends beyond the screen. In June 2025, Henson starred in Tyler Perry's Straw for Netflix, which debuted as the #1 film globally on Netflix with over 25 million views in its debut week, followed by an additional 48.9 million in its second week, making it both the biggest week this year for a movie and the biggest week for a 2025 launch on Netflix. The film, which also includes performances by Sherri Shepherd and Teyana Taylor, follows a single mother (Henson) who faces a series of unfortunate events that lead her down an unexpected path. Additional projects this year include Apple TV+’s Number One on the Call Sheet, a two-part documentary that celebrates the achievements of Black actors in Hollywood, and CNN’s latest travel series “My Happy Place.” Most recently, Henson starred in Peacock’s limited series, Fight Night, which launched as the most watched premiere in Peacock history and the #1 original drama. The show earned the NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Limited Television (Series, Special or Movie), and Henson took home the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Television (Series, Special or Movie). She quickly rose to fame with her breakout role in Hustle & Flow, earning a Screen Actors Guild nomination and a BET Award for Best Actress. She was most recently seen in the award-winning musical adaptation of The Color Purple, winning an NAACP Image Award and receiving a Screen Actors Guild ensemble nomination. Other film highlights include Hidden Figures, Acrimony, Proud Mary, Think Like A Man and Think Like A Man Too, Smokin’ Aces, No Good Deed, and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, which earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. On television, she has garnered multiple Primetime Emmy Award nominations, most recently for her guest turn on Abbott Elementary. Previously, Henson won a Golden Globe Award, received multiple Emmy nominations, and became the first Black woman to win a Critics Choice Television Award in the Best Actress in a Drama Series category for her portrayal of ‘Cookie Lyon’ on the smash hit series, Empire. Her producorial efforts on the play, Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, earned her a Tony Award nomination for Best Play in 2024. In June 2024, she released her #1 NY Times Best Selling, and NAACP Image Award Winning children’s book, You Can Be a Good Friend (No Matter What!). Henson also released her New York Times bestselling novel Around the Way Girl in October 2016. In 2018, Henson created the Boris L. Henson Foundation, which exists to both normalize and improve access to mental health services for Black communities in hopes of eradicating the stigma around seeking help and support. Furthering her passion for creating and uplifting her community and beyond, Henson founded TPH by Taraji in 2020, an award-winning brand of inclusive, spa-inspired products. In 2024, Henson further expanded her business portfolio as the strategic advisor and creative collaborator for Seven Daughters Moscato. For Taraji, this collaboration is about more than wine; it's about creating opportunities for magical moments of connection and lasting memories.

Cedric Antonio Kyles, known to audiences around the world as Cedric the Entertainer, is a multi-hyphenate creative force: executive producer, director, actor, comedian, and author. With a career spanning over three decades, Cedric has become one of the most celebrated and versatile figures in entertainment. Cedric currently stars in and executive produces the hit CBS comedy “The Neighborhood,” recently renewed for its 8^th and final season which will premiere fall 2025. A consistent ratings winner, the series remains one of the top three most-watched comedies on broadcast television. His performance earned him a 2023 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series – his sixth nomination in the category. In 2023, Cedric co-created and starred in Kings of BBQ, a docu-series on Hulu that celebrated his shared love of food and culture with longtime friend Anthony Anderson. The series helped pave the way for their joint lifestyle brand, AC Barbeque, which opened its first brick-and-mortar location in May 2025 at Westfield Century City in Los Angeles. Cedric made his debut as a novelist with Flipping Boxcars (Amistad/HarperCollins), a literary noir in collaboration with Alan Eisenstock. Inspired by stories from his own family, the book offers a fast-paced fictional crime caper rooted in legacy and cultural history. On stage, he teamed up with Toni Braxton for Love & Laughter, a music and comedy residency at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. He also reprised his role as Uncle Bobby in Disney+s revival of The Proud Family, The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder. Cedric’s past credits span television (The Steve Harvey Show, Cedric the Entertainer Presents, The Last O.G., Who Wants to Be a Millionaire) and film, with standout roles in the Barbershop franchise, The Original Kings of Comedy, and Paul Schrader’s First Reformed. His voice work includes major animated hits such as Madagascar, Ice Age, Dr. Dolittle 2, and Planes. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2019 and remains deeply committed to philanthropy through his foundation, The Kyles Family Foundation, which supports organizations such as the Boys & Girls Club of America, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, The Brotherhood Crusade, and others.

Ruben most recently helmed the world premiere of John Lequizamo's The Other Americans at the Arena Stage in Washington DC and the Public Theatre in NYC. He will star opposite Tom Hanks and Kelli O’Hara in This World of Tomorrow, written by Hanks and James Glossman, at NYC’s The Shed in November 2025. His Broadway production of Skeleton Crew by Dominique Morisseau, received 4 Tony nominations including Outstanding New Play. His own autobiographical Lackawanna Blues was awarded The Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards as well as a Tony Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor. With Lackawanna Blues, Ruben became the first person in the history of Broadway to write, direct and star in a play. His Broadway production of Jitney garnered several awards for Outstanding Revival including the Tony Award and six Tony nominations. Santiago-Hudson adapted August Wilson's play Ma Rainey's Black Bottom for Netflix. Produced by Denzel Washington, directed by George C. Wolfe, and starring Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman.Santiago-Hudson received a Tony Award as featured actor for his performance in August Wilson's Seven Guitars and made his Broadway acting debut alongside Gregory Hines in Jelly's Last Jam; other Broadway credits include Stick Fly and Gem of The Ocean. Ruben wrote, executive produced and co-starred in the HBO film Lackawanna Blues based on his OBIE and Helen Hayes Award-winning play. The movie received many honors including Emmy, Golden Globe, NAACP Image Award, The Christopher Award and the Humanitas Prize. Film and Television credits include “East New York,” American Gangster, Their Eyes Were Watching God, Shaft, Devil's Advocate, and Domestic Disturbance, Forgotten Genius, The Red Sneakers, Selma, The Immortal Life Of Henrietta Lacks, Solomon and Sheba (the first time a biblical movie starred actors of color), and Rear Window, The Quad, Public Morals, Low Winter Sun, David Makes Man, Billions, The West Wing, Law & Order and numerous other guest star appearances. Santiago-Hudson starred in the hit ABC series Castle for three seasons as Capt. Roy Montgomery. Ruben's other honors as writer, director or actor include- The Humanitas Prize, National Board Of Reviews, The Christopher Award, Clarence Derwent Award, Lucille Lortel Award, 4 Obie Awards, 6 Audelco Awards, Helen Hayes Award, NAACP Image Award, The Glen Bartle Distinguished Alumni Award, The SDCF Joseph Calloway Directing Award, The Lloyd Richards Directing Award, The Nederlander Apple Award and Honorary Doctorate Degrees from Wayne State University and Buffalo State University.

Tony and Grammy Award nominated Joshua Boone most recently seen on Broadway playing the “absolute scene-stealing” role of Dally in Danya Taymor’s The Outsiders, for which he also received a Drama League nomination for Distinguished Performance. He starred as the lead of Netflix's A Jazzman’s Blues, written, directed, and produced by Tyler Perry, which premiered worldwide at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival. The film received a roaring 7-minute standing ovation and was nominated for several 2023 NAACP Awards. Josh himself received nominations for Outstanding Actor in A Motion Picture and the Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in a Motion Picture. He’ll next be seen in the indie psychological drama, Blow the Horn, written and directed by Nacho Arenas, and starring Tracee Ellis Ross. He also starred opposite André Holland, Nicole Beharie, and DeWanda Wise in the feature film, Love, Brooklyn, which premiered at Sundance, executive produced by Steven Soderbergh. He was seen on stage in Dominique Morisseau’s Broadway show Skeleton Crew, starring opposite Phylicia Rashad and Chante Adams for Tony-winning director Ruben Santiago-Hudson. Joshua previously starred in Premature for director Rashaad Ernesto Green opposite Zora Howard. He can also be seen in indie release Wheels for writer/director Paul Starkman. He also starred on stage at MCC in All the Natalie Portmans and before that, he starred in Ivo van Hove’s highly acclaimed Broadway production of Network opposite Bryan Cranston. In 2018, he completed a guest star role on Seven Seconds for Netflix. Additional stage credits include Artney Jackson (Williamstown), Actually (MTC, Williamstown), and Mother Courage and Her Children (Classic Stage Company), Holler If Ya Hear Me (Broadway). 

Savannah Commodore is honored to make her Broadway debut. Recognized for her natural stage command and expressive storytelling, she recently performed as a principal dancer in an NBC-televised Motown holiday special. Savannah trains in acting, voice, and dance, studying on scholarship at Debbie Allen Middle School with additional training from the School of American Ballet and Joffrey Ballet. In her free time, Savannah loves baking, gymnastics and fashion. She sends love and gratitude to her family and mentors for their support.

Dominique Skye Turner is a New York–born actor based in West Orange. She began training at PTW in 2022 and subsequently signed with Carson Adler Agency. The young actress has appeared in Anything Helps, Patrice, The Pigeon Explains, and Fences, with additional voice work for Rainbow High, L.O.L., Eye Spy, and Nick Jr.’s Star Trek Scouts. Dominique also performs with PTW’s comedy troupe.

Bradley Stryker is ecstatic to be making his Broadway debut in Joe Turner. A journeyman actor with over 150 Film/TV credits to his name. The Order, Magazine Dreams, Let Him Go, Terrifier 3, Cold Pursuit, Untamed, Devil in Ohio, The Chair Company, Tracker, and The O.C. to name a few. He is forever grateful to Debbie Allen and the producing team for this opportunity. He is indebted to his fellow actors in this play, and all of you who have inspired me daily for the last 28 years. He would like to thank his team at Stewart, Lauren Levitt, and CTC. Friends and extended family, I love you. The Stryker, Tsangaris, and Cromwell families; you all mean the world to me. My wife, Caitlin; and my son, Beckett; you are my heart and my purpose. My mother, Beverly; you made this dream a reasonable pursuit, I will miss you always.

Tripp Taylor is thrilled to be making his Broadway debut in August Wilson’s seminal Play with the iconic Ms. Debbie Allen. He’s originally from South Carolina and has been playing guitar his whole life. Tripp is a graduate of the prestigious Carnegie Mellon University.

Maya Boyd starred in the title role in the Broadway smash hit & Juliet while completing her senior year at Michigan. Prior to & Juliet, Maya made her Broadway debut in Merrily We Roll Along. BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of Michigan.

Jackson Edward Davis discovered his love of acting at the age of three and is excited to be making his Broadway debut. Jackson trains at The Actor’s Scene in Buford, Georgia to further develop his natural acting ability. In his spare time, he enjoys singing and being with his friends.

Broadway debut! Film/TV credits include lead in the feature film Our Son (Billy Porter/Luke Evans), supporting lead in the upcoming feature film Animals (Ben Affleck/Kerry Washington) and Law & Order: SVU. Endless gratitude to Debbie Allen, Barry Kolker, Link Entertainment, Michelle Aravena, ARC Casting, and his family for making this dream possible

Abigail C. Onwunali most recently appeared in Jaja’s African Hair Braiding at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles. Her credits include Broadway’s Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, King Lear (La MaMa), Bloodwork (NBT), The Half-God of Rainfall (NYTW), The Grove, and Sojourners (Huntington). A Princess Grace Award winner and playwright, her work has been workshopped by New York Theatre Workshop, Red Bull Theater, Faultline Theatre, New Harmony Project, Liberation Theatre Company, and Ensemble Studio Theatre. A graduate of the David Geffen School of Drama at Yale, Abigail calls Houston, Texas, and Nigeria home. She is grateful to God and all who support her.

Broadway: Our Town, Mary Jane (MTC). Off-Broadway: Minor.ity (WP Theatre), The Apiary (Second Stage). TV: FBI: Most Wanted (CBS), That Damn Michael Che (MAX), Inside Amy Schumer (Hulu). Thank you, God, Penny and Jordan, Ms. Debbie Allen, ARC Casting, Jocelyn, Bigmomma, my mom, The Tribe, my brother, my love Kalonjee, and my angel, Sandy

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