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# ‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’ adds two more weeks to run
- URL: https://www.broadwaynews.com/jajas-african-hair-braiding-adds-two-more-weeks-to-run/
- Published: 2023-10-12T17:13:19.000Z
- Updated: 2023-10-12T17:21:18.000Z
- Description: This marks the second extension for the Manhattan Theatre Club production.
- Author: Ruthie Fierberg
- Tags: Extension, Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, Manhattan Theatre Club, Jocelyn Bioh, Whitney White, LaChanze, Madison Wells Live, Taraji P. Henson

“Jaja’s African Hair Braiding” has received a second extension. The new comedy, playing Manhattan Theatre Club’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, will now run through Nov. 19\. “Jaja’s” was originally slated to close on Oct. 29 but was [previously extended](https://www.broadwaynews.com/jajas-african-hair-braiding-announces-extension-and-talkback-series/) to Nov. 5.

The play is written by Jocelyn Bioh with direction by Whitney White. It marks the Broadway debuts for both creatives. 

The cast features Brittany Adebumola, Maechi Aharanwa*,* Rachel Christopher, Kalyne Coleman, Somi Kakoma*,* Lakisha May*,* Nana Mensah, Michael Oloyede, Dominique Thorne and Zenzi Williams*.*

[“Jaja’s”](https://www.broadwaynews.com/the-broadway-review/) chronicles a single day inside a Harlem braiding salon. From rivalries between the braiders to an impending wedding, the play is a snapshot of the highs and lows of the women in this community.

Manhattan Theatre Club has planned a [series of post-show talkbacks and other events](https://www.broadwaynews.com/jajas-african-hair-braiding-announces-extension-and-talkback-series/) throughout October. 

“Jaja’s” is produced by Manhattan Theatre Club (under the leadership of artistic director Lynne Meadow and executive director Chris Jennings), Madison Wells Live, LaChanze and Taraji P. Henson.