After Her Tony Nomination, Lupita Nyong’o Dazzles With Her First Award On Broadway (Photo)

By Sue Watiri on May 25, 2016

In 2013, Lupita played the role of Patsey a slave in ‘12 Years a Slave’ a harrowing movie which earned her first Oscar.

After this award, many expected Lupita to chase blockbusters but she decided to keep it simple with a few big screen movies before hitting Broadway for ‘Eclipsed’.

‘Eclipsed’ is a story about the day to day lives and struggles of five women caught up in Liberian Civil War.The play earned itself six Tony nominations while Lupita earned a nomination in the ‘Best Actress in a Leading Role’ category.

While she waits to see if she will be coming home with an award during the Tony Awards, Lupita has gotten a nod at the 72nd Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony where she bagged a trophy for her outstanding debut on Broadway.

An excited Lupita said ‘Thank you for the warm welcome to American theater.’

Here is the full-list of the winners:

Ana Villafañe, On Your Feet

Austin P. McKenzie, Spring Awakening

Ben Whishaw, The Crucible

Carmen Cusack, Bright Star

Cynthia Erivo, The Color Purple

Daniel Durant, Spring Awakening

Danielle Brooks, The Color Purple

John Krasinski, Dry Powder

Khris Davis, The Royale

Lupita Nyong’o, Eclipsed

Mark Strong, A View From The Bridge

Sarah Charles Lewis, Tuck Everlasting

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