Jaja’s African Hair Braiding

Jaja’s African Hair Braiding in Harlem is full of sharp, funny and talented women who make their clients look and feel “nice-nice.” One sweltering summer day, Jaja’s daughter Marie runs the salon while her mother readies for a green-card wedding. As Marie manages laugh-out-loud drama in the shop, unexpected news unites the stylists and clients, deepening their bonds and sense of belonging. This Tony Award-winning production is a love letter to all the incredible, unsung immigrant women bringing beauty to the world through their craft each and every day. Written by: Jocelyn Bioh Directed by: Damaris Webb “Critic’s Pick! … Hot and hilarious … a riotously funny workplace comedy.” – The New York Times “Wickedly entertaining … a sparkling ensemble comedy as tautly woven as one of the intricate hairdos in Jaja’s Harlem salon.” – Washington Post “Bioh pays tribute to the bonds women share … You will be entertained, enlightened, and moved.” – New York Amsterdam News “Bioh breathes both joy and grief into these women within her stellar script, giving them each their own distinct personalities and lived-in experiences … The result is a play that is equally as affecting as it is hilarious.” – Entertainment Weekly Sept. 10 – Oct. 4, 2026 Preview Sept. 10 Opening Night Sept. 11 Thurs-Sat evenings at 7:30 p.m. Sun and third Sat* matinees at 2:30 p.m. Sponsored by Jean Uzelac, Nancy Hungerford, Ronni Lacroute