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Buy Tickets for The Autobiography of Malcolm X with Jelani Cobb

  • Thur Dec 11, 2025
  • 7:00pm
  • In-Person Ticket
  • Peter Jay Sharp Theatre, 2537 Broadway
  • $19 - $60

Symphony Space / Literature

The Autobiography of Malcolm X with Jelani Cobb

Against a black and white background: headshots of Jelani Cobb, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Joe Morton, and Ilyasah Shabazz. The artists' names appear in black and white text above their headshots.
Offer: Donations

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Description

Jelani Cobb (Three or More is a Riot) leads a powerful evening marking the 100th anniversary of Malcolm X's birth and a new edition of The Autobiography of Malcolm X—the groundbreaking memoir that has ignited minds and movements for generations. Join us as luminaries including Nikole Hannah-Jones (The 1619 Project) and Ilyasah Shabazz (Growing Up X) discuss the book and its mighty legacy, and actors including Joe Morton (Scandal) perform readings that channel the spirit and brilliance of Malcolm X's voice.

Ticket buyers have the option to pre-purchase a copy of the new edition of The Autobiography of Malcolm X (retail price $32.00) with your ticket. There will also be copies available for purchase on the night of, at the retail price.

This event features a conversation, readings performed by actors, and a Q&A with the audience, but does not include a book signing.

Actors subject to change.

Theatre

Peter Jay Sharp Theatre

Expected Run Time is 75 minutes

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