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Chicken and Biscuits 2021

Ages: 12+
Opened: October 10, 2021
Closing: November 28, 2021

Chicken and Biscuits - 2021 Broadway History , Info & More

Circle in the Square (Broadway)
1633 Broadway at 50th St. New York, NY

The Jenkins family is coming together to celebrate the life of their father—hopefully without killing each other! Eldest daughter, Baneatta, wants everything to be perfect for her father’s funeral. “Favorite” daughter, Beverly, would rather honor her daddy dressed to show the entire congregation what she’s been “blessed with.” Teenage granddaughter, La’trice, can’t mind her own business if it was on a leash. Not far behind comes grandson Kenny and his very Jewish boyfriend Logan who is maybe, sort of, okay definitely afraid of Baneatta. But Baneatta’s hopes unravel when a family secret shows up at the funeral…




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CHICKEN & BISCUITS: DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY BECOMES BEAUTIFULLY FUNCTIONAL
8 / 10

We all know-don't we?-the phrase Goin' to Church, which means letting religious fervor flow no matter what the context. Dramatist Lyons has written a play about literally goin' to church. He's gotten the church bells reverberantly chiming. If theater lovers are smart, they'll heed the call and go straight to Chicken & Biscuits church.

BROADWAY REVIEW: ‘Chicken & Biscuits’ is over-long, under-baked comedy despite a warm center
6 / 10

A fun night out reminding us of the importance of familial love, tolerance and forgiveness. Lyons' play, which stars Cleo King, Norm Lewis and Michael Urie, and features Alana Raquel Bowers, Ebony Marshall-Oliver, Aigner Mizzelle, Devere Rogers and Natasha Yvette Williams, is filled with warm-centered performances and broad but entertaining characters.

CHICKEN & BISCUITS Sets Final Performance for November 28
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 11, 2021


Producers of the Broadway play Chicken & Biscuits announced that the production will resume performances on Friday, November 19, 2021, before playing a final performance of its limited engagement at Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street) on Sunday, November 28, 2021. 

CHICKEN & BISCUITS Cancels 3 Performances Due to Breakthrough Cases
by Robert Diamond - November 9, 2021


The producers of CHICKEN & BISCUITS on Broadway have announced the cancelation of 3 performances.

Photos: Vanessa Williams Visits CHICKEN AND BISCUITS on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - October 25, 2021


There was a family reunion this weekend at the Circle in the Square Theatre! Stage and screen favorite Vanessa Williams attended Chicken and Biscuits on Broadway and stopped backstage to visit two of her past costars- Michael Urie (Ugly Betty) and Norm Lewis (Sondheim by Sondheim, Show Boat). Check out the photos.

Photos: CHICKEN & BISCUITS Company Celebrates Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - October 11, 2021


CHICKEN & BISCUITS, the new comedy written by Douglas Lyons and directed by Zhailon Levingston, made its Broadway debut just last night, October 10, at the Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street.) The limited engagement runs through Sunday, January 2, 2022. We have photos from inside the big night!

Photos: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for CHICKEN & BISCUITS
by Bruce Glikas - October 11, 2021


CHICKEN & BISCUITS, the new comedy written by Douglas Lyons and directed by Zhailon Levingston, made its Broadway debut just last night, October 10, at the Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street.) The limited engagement runs through Sunday, January 2, 2022.

Review Roundup: CHICKEN & BISCUITS Opens on Broadway; What Did the Critics Think?
by Nicole Rosky - October 10, 2021


CHICKEN & BISCUITS, the new comedy written by Douglas Lyons and directed by Zhailon Levingston, makes its Broadway premiere and we have all of the reviews from Broadway's critics. The limited engagement runs through Sunday, January 2, 2022. 

CHICKEN & BISCUITS Opens Tonight on Broadway; Meet the Cast!
by Stephi Wild - October 10, 2021


CHICKEN & BISCUITS officially opens on October 10, at the Circle in the Square Theatre. Meet the cast here and learn more about who is starring in this new play!

Photos: First Look at Norm Lewis, Cleo King, Michael Urie & More in CHICKEN & BISCUITS on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 5, 2021


Production photos have been released of CHICKEN & BISCUITS, the new comedy written by Douglas Lyons and directed by Zhailon Levingston, making its Broadway premiere at Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street.) 

Nick Jonas & Priyanka Chopra Jonas Join Broadway Producing Team of CHICKEN & BISCUITS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 29, 2021


The new Broadway comedy that audiences are eating up, Douglas Lyons’ CHICKEN & BISCUITS, has announced that global superstars and entrepreneurs Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas have joined the producing team of the show, which is currently in previews at Circle in the Square Theatre.

VIDEO: Norm Lewis Shouts Out Broadway Debuts at CHICKEN & BISCUITS First Preview
by Stephi Wild - September 24, 2021


Last night, September 23, marked the first preview of the play Chicken & Biscuits,  by Douglas Lyons, directed by directed by Zhailon Levingston. Following the performance, one of the play's stars, Norm Lewis read the names of every person making their Broadway debut in the production, in onstage and off-stage roles, and invited them onto the stage to be celebrated.

Photos: CHICKEN & BISCUITS Hosts a Picnic Outside the Circle in the Square Theatre
by Stephi Wild - September 21, 2021


In celebration of moving into the theater & the 32 Broadway debuts taking place on and off stage, the company of CHICKEN & BISCUITS threw a picnic outside Circle In The Square Theatre with chicken and biscuits from Field Trip & Cheryl’s Global Soul.

Photos: CHICKEN & BISCUITS Creative Team Poses in Rehearsals!
by Nicole Rosky - September 2, 2021


Rehearsals have officially begun for CHICKEN & BISCUITS and the full company, including the cast, gathered at the rehearsal studio this week for a moving meet & greet session to launch the play's rehearsal period.

Photos: CHICKEN & BISCUITS Cast Gathers for First Rehearsals
by Nicole Rosky - September 2, 2021


Producers Pamela Ross, Hunter Arnold, E. Clayton Cornelious and Leah Michalos have just released first-look photos of the groundbreaking creative and producing team of the Broadway play CHICKEN & BISCUITS, a new comedy written by Douglas Lyons and directed by Zhailon Levingston.

Full Cast Announced for CHICKEN & BISCUITS on Broadway Starring Norm Lewis & Michael Urie
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 15, 2021


Producers Pamela Ross, Hunter Arnold, E. Clayton Cornelious and Leah Michalos have announced the full Broadway cast of CHICKEN & BISCUITS, the new comedy play by Douglas Lyons making its Broadway premiere this fall at Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street.)

Chicken and Biscuits History

Other Productions of Chicken and Biscuits

2020   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
2021   Broadway A New Comedy by Douglas Lyons
Broadway

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