Rashad received the Lucille Lortel Award for her performance in 'Head of Passes.'
On May 1, 2016, Phylicia Rashad was awarded the Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Leading Actress in a Play for her role as Shelah in 'Head of Passes.' The play, staged at the Public Theater, showcased Rashad's profound emotional depth and ability to command the stage, earning critical acclaim for her performance and reinforcing her status as a leading figure in American theater.