Davis became the first black woman to win an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series Sept. 20 for her role as Professor Annalise Keating on "How to Get Away with Murder."
The acclaimed actress spoke with host Kimmel about her speech:
Watch Davis' emotional acceptance speech below:
Davis has appeared on Broadway as Vera in Seven Guitars, Tonya in King Hedley II and Rose in Fences. She won Tony Awards for her performances in King Hedley II and Fences.
Her comments were part of an ongoing conversation around the purpose of theatre criticism.
The musical adaptation of the hit film at the Winter Garden Theatre stars Casey Likes and Roger Bart.
Lonny Price is directing the new revival of the Joseph Stein-Jerry Bock-Sheldon Harnick musical.
The new work from Suzan-Lori Parks opened at the Off-Broadway company April 16.
From ruby reds to glimmering greens, the evening was certainly an Oz-ian affair.
The play is also eyeing a Broadway transfer next season.
Douglas Lyons founded the developmental branch of The Directors Company.
Liisi LaFontaine, Ciara Renée, and Hunter Parrish lead the cast of the new musical directed by Stevie Walker-Webb.
At Signature Theatre Off-Broadway, Sarah Ruhl’s play (based on Virginia Woolf) finally has a genderqueer cast.
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