Summary
The show includes such favorites as "You've Changed," "Strange Fruit," "Them There Eyes," "Foolin' Myself," "Deep Song," "Good Morning Heartache," "God Bless the Child," "Lover Man," "Don't Explain," Pig's Foot" and "Yesterdays."
The production features set design by Anthony Davidson, costume design by Ali Turns, lighting design by Shirley Prendergast and sound design by Sean CHollaron, along with casting by Lawrence Evans. Taking place in 1949, the play is about five Black prisoners who escape a Southern chain gang and seek refuge deep in the backwoods with a fiercely independent Black woman who offers them food, shelter and time to plan how to stay free, but suspicions, accusations and betrayal cause division among the men, threatening their freedom.See the full content of this document
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Billie Holiday Brought to Life at Joe's Pub
WOODIE KING JR.'S NFT PRESENTS "COOL BLUES" AT ABRONS ARTS CENTER MARCH 10-APRIL 3: Woodie King Jr.'s New Federal Theatre is presenting the world premiere of "Cool Blues" by Bill Harris, directed by Ed Smith, opening March 10 and playing through April 3 at Abrons Art Center/Recital Hall Theatre (466 Grand St.). The show's cast of six are Ezra Barnes, Stephanie Berry, Tenia Joseph, Marcus Naylor, Maria Silverman and Jay Ward. The production...
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