How many plays did Langston hughes write?

Langston Hughes is primarily known for his poetry and prose, not his plays. While he did write several plays, the number is relatively small compared to his other literary works. He wrote about six major plays, including:

* Mulatto (1935)

* The First Year (1940)

* Don't You Want to Be Free? (1956)

* Black Nativity (1961)

* Simply Heavenly (1957)

* Tambourines to Glory (1958)

He also wrote some shorter plays, like The Blues (1958) and The Little Hamlet (1940).

It's worth noting that he also wrote several screenplays and radio plays, but he is not primarily known for his playwriting.