'Jaja's African Hair Braiding' offers digital rush on TodayTix
The world-premiere play by Jocelyn Bioh will have a limited number of same-day tickets available for all performances at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.
Jaja's African Hair Braiding will offer digital rush tickets for all Broadway performances, which begin tonight, September 12, at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.
The play offers digital rush tickets through TodayTix. Users must download the TodayTix app to access $43 rush tickets, which are available at 9 a.m. the day of each performance. Users can "unlock" the rush program on the app ahead of their desired performance, and they can set an alert to find out when tickets are available.
Each person can request up to two tickets for that day's performance. Tickets are subject to availability and are allotted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Jaja's African Hair Braiding is written by Jocelyn Bioh and directed by Whitney White, respectively making their Broadway debuts as a writer and director. The show follows a group of women at the title Harlem hair braiding shop, where they share their hopes and dreams while also coping with the fear of being pushed to the outskirts of their own neighborhood.
Frequently asked questions
What is Jaja's African Hair Braiding on Broadway about?
Obie Award-winning playwright Jocelyn Bioh makes her Broadway debut with this new comedy. During one hot day at the title salon, a group of women grapple with the changing identity of their neighborhood and themselves. Book your own salon appointment by getting tickets.
Where is Jaja's African Hair Braiding on Broadway playing?
Jaja's African Hair Braiding on Broadway is playing at Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. The theatre is located at 261 West 47th Street, New York, 10036.
How long is Jaja's African Hair Braiding on Broadway?
The running time of Jaja's African Hair Braiding on Broadway is 1h 30m
How do you book tickets for Jaja's African Hair Braiding on Broadway?
Book tickets for Jaja's African Hair Braiding on Broadway on New York Theatre Guide.
Who wrote Jaja's African Hair Braiding?
Jocelyn Bioh, the award-winning author of School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, wrote Jaja's African Hair Braiding. The show marks her Broadway debut as a playwright.
Who directed Jaja's African Hair Braiding?
Whitney White directs Jaja's African Hair Braiding, which marks her Broadway debut. She previously won an Obie Award for staging Our Dear Dead Drug Lord off Broadway.
Is Jaja's African Hair Braiding appropriate for kids?
Jaja's African Hair Braiding is recommended for ages 16 and older. Please note that children 4 and younger are not permitted in Broadway theatres.
Is Jaja's African Hair Braiding good?
Yes — Jaja's African Hair Braiding, in the capable hands of its award-winning playwright and director, tells a poignant, funny, and lively story about community among Black women.
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