Jaja’s African Hair Braiding

October 1 – November 9, 2025

Jaja’s African Hair Braiding
By Jocelyn Bioh
Directed by Whitney White

A co-production with Arena Stage, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theater and La Jolla Playhouse
In association with Madison Wells Live and LaChanze

Ticket Price (all-in pricing including fees)

Starts at $40.25

Runtime

90 minutes, no intermission.

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THE TONY-WINNING COMEDY DIRECT FROM BROADWAY

Step into the vibrant world of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, a beloved Harlem hotspot where West African immigrant braiders work their magic on the locals’ locks. Amidst the lively buzz of a scorching summer, love ignites, dreams soar, and secrets unravel. But beneath the surface of this riotous comedy lies a current of uncertainty, pushing this close-knit community to confront the challenges of being outsiders in their own neighborhood.

From the pen of Tony Award-nominated Ghanaian American playwright Jocelyn Bioh (School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, Kirk Douglas Theatre) and directed by Tony Award nominee and Obie Award winner Whitney White, Jaja’s African Hair Braiding is “a play that is equally affecting as it is hilarious,” hails Entertainment Weekly. 

Critics' Pick

"Hot and hilarious… prepare for laughter!"

The New York Times

"Brilliant! A powerful tale about joy, dreams, community, and sisterhood."

Entertainment Weekly

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Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 7:30PM

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