Kara Young News & Updates

Kara Young has found her 'Purpose.' Now she's making Tony Awards history.

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Jun 02, 2025 • Yahoo

Two-Time Tony Winner Kara Young On Finding Her 'Purpose'

Kara Young doesn’t just walk into a room—she carries Harlem with her. Four Tony nominations. Two...

Aug 12, 2025 • MadameNoire

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Sep 15, 2026 • BroadwayWorld

Kara Young on the verge of setting new Tony record as 1st actor nominated 5 years in a row

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Last year, Kara Young joined L...

Apr 29, 2026 • Yahoo

For Tony Award Winner Kara Young, ‘Purpose’ Is History-making

Kara Young is on a roll. Four Broadway shows in four years, with Tony nominations for each of those ...

Jun 05, 2025 • Women's Wear Daily

'Is God Is' interview: Mallori Johnson and Kara Young

Opening in theaters on May 15th is the new movie ‘Is God Is’, which was written and directed by ...

May 11, 2026 • MSN

Kara Young Makes Tony Award History And Finds ‘Purpose’ In Broadway – The Deadline Q&A

Before she sets foot in Radio City Music Hall this Sunday, actor Kara Young will have already made T...

Jun 04, 2025 • Deadline.com

Kara Young, already on a Broadway streak, could make Tony history with her role in 'Purpose'

NEW YORK – Don't bother asking Kara Young which one of her roles is her favorite. They're all her ...

Jun 03, 2025 • WSLS 10

Nicholas Braun & Kara Young To Star In Off Broadway Revival Of Pulitzer Finalist ‘Gruesome Playground Injuries’

Succession‘s Nicholas Braun and two-time Tony winner Kara Young (Purpose, Purlie Victorious) will ...

Sep 24, 2025 • Deadline.com

Kara Young Wins Second Consecutive Tony Award as ‘Purpose’ Takes Best Play at Tonys 2025!

It’s a big night for the play Purpose at the 2025 Tony Awards! The show’s supporting star, Kara ...

Jun 08, 2025 • Just Jared

Kara Young to replace Samira Wiley in ‘Proof’ Broadway revival

Actor Samira Wiley is pulling out of the Broadway production of “Proof.” She will be replaced by...

Mar 17, 2026 • New York Daily News

Kara Young and Mallori Johnson Lead Haunting Revenge Story in “Is God Is” Trailer

The official trailer for "Is God Is," the feature debut from playwright Aleshea Harris, has been rel...

Feb 20, 2026 • Yahoo

Video: Kara Young Picks the Shows That Shaped Her

In this video, watch as two-time Tony Award winner Kara Young walks us through the aisles of the Dra...

Nov 22, 2025 • BroadwayWorld

Kara Young shares her red carpet icon and career advice

Tony Award-winning actor Kara Young joins InStyle for an exclusive 2026 Breakthrough List interview!...

Aug 31, 2026 • InStyle on MSN

Tonys: Kara Young could be first actor nominated 5 years in a row

Last year, Kara Young joined Laurie Metcalf as the second actor in Tony history to have been nominat...

Apr 29, 2026 • MSN

Tony-Award Winner Kara Young On ‘The Whoopi Monologues’

Two-time Tony winner Kara Young joins TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones to talk about h...

Aug 17, 2026 • Yahoo

Kara Young makes history again with 4th Tony nomination

Broadway star Kara Young is no stranger to making history and she's done it again. The Harlem-born a...

Jun 03, 2025 • News 12 Networks

For Kara Young, Everything Is Theater

Kara Young, who’s starring in Purpose at the Hayes Theater, has come home. She’s back in the dre...

Apr 28, 2025 • Bustle

Kara Young's Tony Awards Win & Top 2025 Red Carpet Looks

As host, Cynthia Erivo didn’t come to play. In true Cynthia fashion, she came to slay and make a s...

Jun 09, 2025 • HELLO BEAUTIFUL

Kara Young reveals Whoopi Goldberg’s advice for ‘The Whoopi Monologues’ revival after 42 years

Whoopi Goldberg’s groundbreaking one-woman show is finding new life just over four decades after i...

Jul 06, 2026 • Inde News on MSN

Kara Young Becomes First Black Performer to Win a Tony Award Two Years in a Row

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Kara Young has made history. O...

Jun 08, 2025 • Yahoo

Adrienne Warren To Join Broadway’s ‘Proof’ As Kara Young Departs For ‘The Whoopi Monologues’

Tony Award winner Adrienne Warren (Tina: The Tina Turner Musical) will join the cast of the Broadway...

May 07, 2026 • Deadline.com

Cynthia Erivo’s Singing Cuts Kara Young’s Tony Awards Speech Short

Cynthia Erivo‘s pre-recorded song cuts off actress Kara Young‘s 2025 Tony Awards acceptance spee...

Jun 09, 2025 • Yahoo

Kara Young Is Starring in Two New Movies — And You Can Stream One of Her Best Performances Right Now

In the new thriller Is God Is, violence lurks everywhere. It’s embodied in part a youngish woman n...

May 15, 2026 • Decider

Nicholas Braun, Kara Young to Star in Off-Broadway Revival of ‘Gruesome Playground Injuries’

Limited performances are set to begin on Friday, Nov. 7. By Lexi Carson Associate Editor “I have k...

Sep 25, 2025 • The Hollywood Reporter

The Unstoppable Tide of Kara Young: The Tony Winner on Her Latest Broadway Role in the Fiery Family Drama Purpose

Kara Young is blessed with the ability to jumpstart a scene the moment she steps on stage. This smal...

Mar 27, 2025 • broadway.com

Actress Kara Young on strength and vulnerability of character in ‘Is God Is’

ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos spoke with Tony-winning actress Kara Young on her new film, “Is God Is...

May 29, 2026 • Yahoo

Director Aleshea Harris and actress Kara Young discuss their new movie 'Is God Is'

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with playwright/director Aleshea Harris and actress Kara Young about thei...

May 17, 2026 • Little Rock Public Radio