A storyteller at heart, Kenny Leon brought Black culture to the stage and on film after spending his childhood flipping through the life-changing stories in EBONY magazines. From the classic work of Othello to the contemporary joys of Hairspray Live!, the visionary has made something for every audience to enjoy. The Tony Award-winning theater director has adapted Black stories for the Broadway stage, including iconic productions like A Raisin in the Sun and Fences. The EBONY Power 100 honoree tells us there’s more to come as he continues to work with the best talent that Hollywood has to offer.
EBONY’s 2024 Power 100 Artist In Residence Awardee & Director Kenny Leon’s Storytelling Transcends the Stage and Screen
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