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Jocelyn Bioh is a Ghanaian-American playwright known for witty, sharp observations on identity, beauty, and friendship. Her breakout work, School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, blends comedy and drama to dissect colorism and teenage culture with warmth and satire. The play premiered Off-Broadway at MCC Theater (2017–2018) and has since inspired hundreds of regional productions, including a UK premiere at the Lyric Hammersmith in London (June 8–July 22, 2023) that was extended due to demand. Bioh has also written and created other notable works such as Nollywood Dreams and Jaja's African Hair Braiding, which premiered on Broadway in 2023. Follow her creative journey and stay updated on forthcoming projects. We’ve got you covered when you’re looking to connect with her work and performances.

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Upcoming appearances and tours for 2025 may vary. While a widespread national tour for School Girls is not publicly announced for 2025, Bioh continues to engage audiences through regional productions and new projects. For the latest show dates and availability, check our listings and secure your seats through a trusted source. Connect with Jocelyn Bioh’s official channels for direct updates and insights into her process and upcoming collaborations.

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  • Playwright: Jocelyn Bioh (Ghanaian-American); other notable works include Nollywood Dreams and Jaja's African Hair Braiding (Broadway debut in 2023).
  • Awards and honors: Won the 2018 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Play, Outer Critics Circle John Gassner Award, and Hull-Warriner Award for School Girls.
  • UK premiere: London run at Lyric Hammersmith (June 8 – July 22, 2023), later extended due to demand.
  • US history: Original MCC Theater Off-Broadway production (2017–2018) helped propel the work to national attention; hundreds of regional productions followed.
  • Genre and style: Comedy-drama/satire examining colorism, beauty standards, and teenage friendship with an 80-minute runtime.
  • Tour status for 2025: No widely publicized 2025 national tour; prior public engagements include 2023 UK premiere and various regional US productions through 2024.

Upcoming appearances and tours for 2025 may vary. While a widespread national tour for School Girls is not publicly announced for 2025, Bioh continues to engage audiences through regional productions and new projects. For the latest show dates and availability, check our listings and secure your seats through a trusted source. Connect with Jocelyn Bioh’s official channels for direct updates and insights into her process and upcoming collaborations.

Venue and city-specific details, as well as performance times, are updated regularly on our site—so you can count on us to help you secure your seats with a straightforward, friendly process.

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