FIRST WOMAN LLC

We create bold, imaginative work for young audiences that entertains, uplifts, and expands what's possible. Named for the East African creation story from which her first name comes, founder Nambi E. Kelley is an award-winning playwright, actress, and screenwriter. First Woman's 2026-27 season includes the first national tour of PIGFOOT MARY'S HARLEM RENAISSANCE written and directed by Daniel Carlton, and HERO THE BOY FROM TROY, A MUSICAL ABOUT YOUNG JOHN LEWIS in a limited run at the world famous Apollo Theatre in New York City. Most recently, First Woman completed the first national tour of HERO: THE BOY FROM TROY, A NEW MUSICAL ABOUT YOUNG JOHN LEWIS. First Woman's first tour of JABARI DREAMS OF FREEDOM culminated in New York on 42nd Street at the New Victory, and enjoyed a second national tour the following season. First Woman’s inaugural production was the digital incarnate of Jabari which has been shown across the world in multiple film festivals garnering tremendous accolades and awards including in India and Africa.