Black theater in 2024 was completely breathtaking! This 12 months marked the return of the basic musical “The Wiz” to Broadway with a special form of look, however songs that everybody rushed to the theater to listen to. This season we noticed new productions like “Sally & Tom” from Suzan-Lori Parks, and revivals like “Fabulation or the Re-Training of Undine” from Lynn Nottage. We noticed the Alicia Keys musical “Hell’s Kitchen” first happen on the Public Theater and rapidly transfer to Broadway. We noticed a revival of “Dwelling” on Broadway. Audiences have been shocked and thrilled to see “Sundown Child” by Dominique Morisseau. The 12 months was thrilling all through, with new works and new takes on classics, some that folks can nonetheless go to see proper now, like “A Fantastic World: The Louis Armstrong Musical,” “Romeo + Juliet,” and “Gypsy.”
We began off January with “Hell’s Kitchen,” the Alicia Keys musical, loosely primarily based on her life rising up in Hell’s Kitchen together with her mom and set to her music. The musical was so magnificent, in truth, that it now has a spot on Broadway and is at present going sturdy on the Shubert Theatre on W forty fourth Avenue. “Hell’s Kitchen” stars a formidable forged that features Maleah Joi Moon, Shoshana Bean, Brandon Victor Dixon, Kecia Lewis, Vanessa Ferguson, Jackie Leon, Chris Lee, Nyseli Vega, Chad Carstarphen, Lamont Walker II, and Jakeim Hart. The manufacturing additionally options superb choreography by Camille A. Brown.
February got here in with disappointment because the theater group mourned the passing of three-time Tony Award winner Hinton Battle at age 67. Veterans within the business shared their ideas on this marvelous man, together with George Faison, Adrian Bailey, Ken Hanson, and Jackie Jeffries. The general public was launched to theater documentary filmmaker Juney Smith who, by way of his partnership with Glynn Turman and Turman’s firm Yard Ventures Inc, produces documentary movies on Black performing artists and Black arts establishments. He has created 22 narratives and 15 documentary movies, together with “King of Stage: The Story of Woodie King Jr.,” “King Arthur & The Depend,” “Ladies of Theatre, New York: A Supreme Love,” and “A Spectrum of Theatre: The Story of Carl Clay.”
New York Metropolis Heart (NYCC) pulled out all of the stops in presenting George C. Wolfe’s “Jelly’s Final Jam” with an all-star forged. The present was fantastically executed and starred Billy Porter, Joaquina Kalukango, John Clay III, Nicholas Christopher, Leslie Uggams, Tiffany Mann, Okierete Onoadowen, the unique Hunnies — Mamie Duncan-Gibbs, Stephanie Pope Lofgren, and Allison M. Williams — and was marvelously directed by Robert O’Hara.
March got here in like a lion as audiences had the chance to observe the very highly effective Dominique Morisseau play “Sundown Child” at Signature Theatre. This play confirmed for audiences the strained relationship between a lady, Nina, and her father, Kenyatta, who had been in jail for years for standing up for Black rights. When reunited together with her father, she has a whole lot of anger and blended emotions. She has needed to make it on her personal; her boyfriend Damon is aware of easy methods to hustle to outlive much more than she does. This play really made the viewers query: In relation to your dedication to a trigger, how a lot is an excessive amount of? This manufacturing was brilliantly and movingly acted by three very gifted thespians in Russell Hornsby, Moses Ingram, and Alphonse Nicholson. Add to that the riveting, mesmerizing course of Steve H. Broadnax, and also you had a play that will impression you in lots of gorgeous methods.
“The Pocket book” got here to Broadway on the Schoenfeld Theatre as a romantic musical, and was a complete tearjerker, so shifting and outstandingly executed. It instructed the story of a pair, Allie and Noah, and their decades-long love, which is jeopardized by her having Alzheimer’s. It was one of the crucial fantastically, non-traditionally forged musicals I’ve seen on Broadway in years. The {couples} have been extremely forged and have been primarily folks of coloration. The lead members of the forged have been headed by Dorian Harewood who performed Older Noah, Ryan Vasquez as Center Noah, and John Cardoza as Younger Noah. Older Allie was captivatingly portrayed by MaryAnn Plunkett; Center Allie and Younger Allie have been carried out by African People Pleasure Woods and Jordan Tyson, respectively.
The Gallery Gamers in Brooklyn introduced a incredible, highly effective manufacturing of August Wilson’s “Fences,” which tells the story of Troy Maxson, a former baseball participant, and his relationship along with his spouse Rose, his son Cory, his brother Gabriel, and his buddies Bono and Lyons. The all-Black forged was completely phenomenal and showcased the skills of Reggie Wilson as Troy, Gina-Simone Pemberton as Rose, Jamar Arthur as Cory, Adrian Phillips as Gabriel, Brandon Agnew as Bono, Isaiah Joseph as Lyons, and Anaia Barton as Raynell.
In April we have been all easin’ on down the street as “The Wiz” performed on Broadway on the Marquis Theater. The musical had such a proficient forged. Nichelle Lewis made a beautiful Broadway debut as Dorothy, Avery Wilson was superb as Scarecrow, Phillip Johnson Richardson was outstanding as Tinman, and Kyle Ramar Freeman was splendid as Lion. They have been joined on stage by Deborah Cox as Glinda and Wayne Brady as The Wiz. Allyson Kaye Daniel did a outstanding job enjoying the twin roles of Aunt Em and Evillene.
In Could, the Public Theater introduced a novel telling of the story of Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemmings with Suzan-Lori Parks’ drama, “Sally & Tom.” Presenting a play inside a play, Parks confirmed very clearly that though Sally Hemmings had six youngsters for Thomas Jefferson, it was on no account a love affair. She was enslaved, and he or she had no selection. The manufacturing featured a primarily Black forged and was fairly memorable. You by no means heard the story of Sally and Tom like this rendition. The outstanding forged included Sheria Irving, Alano Miller, Leland Fowler, Kristolyn Lloyd, Gabriel Ebert, and Daniel Petzold. Parks created a piece that wanted to occur to inform the story of this relationship from a really completely different standpoint. The story was delivered with great energy by way of the sensible course of Steve H. Broadnax III.
Lynn Nottage’s “Fabulation or the Re-Training of Undine” performed on the Billie Vacation Theatre in Brooklyn. Lynn Nottage at all times creates work that teaches us, as Black folks, classes that hit onerous however should be realized. Along with her manufacturing of “Fabulation or the Re-Training of Undine,” she taught that we must always always remember the place we got here from after we are profitable: Don’t be that Black one who has monetary success, treats folks like rubbish, and gloats in your personal sense of significance, as a result of it could all be taken away at any second. The forged was splendid and showcased the skills of Felicia Curry, Mariyea, Kimberlee Walker, Tito Livas, Evander Duck Jr., Sharon Hope, Roland Lane, and Alex Gibson. The manufacturing was poignantly directed by Martavius Parrish.
For too transient a shining second, “Syncing Ink” performed in Harlem on the Apollo Levels Victoria Theater. This play, the creation of Nsangou Njikam, instructed the story of the West African Yoruba tradition and hip-hop, and the way spoken phrase has at all times been a manner for our folks to have a voice. Njikam starred within the manufacturing with a really succesful forged that included Kara Younger, Elisha Lawson, Nuri Hazzard, McKenzie Frye, and Adesola Osakalumi. The manufacturing was engagingly directed by Awoye Timpo.
In June, a masterpiece of the late Samm-Artwork Williams was again on Broadway after 40 years. “Dwelling” by Williams performed on the Todd Haimes Theatre on West forty second Avenue. On this heartfelt drama, Williams instructed the story of Cephus Miles, a Black farmer in North Carolina, who was taught by his household “thou shalt not kill,” and he believed in that. He refused to struggle within the Vietnam Conflict and was positioned in jail due to that call. He ended up dropping every part that was expensive to him, even his household’s farm. By all of the loss and trauma he confronted, he was nonetheless capable of finding peace when he returned to his roots. This play was extremely shifting and made one expertise so many feelings. Three actors on stage embodied greater than 40 characters; these thespians, making their Roundabout Theatre Firm debuts, included Tory Kittles, Brittany Inge, and Stori Ayers.
On the Tony Awards, Black performers and creatives have been richly acknowledged. Maleah Joi Moon obtained the Tony for greatest efficiency by an actress in a number one function, a Drama Desk Award for lead efficiency in a musical, and a Theatre World Award for her stage debut as Ali in “Hell’s Kitchen.” Kecia Lewis received the Tony for greatest efficiency by an actress in a featured function as Miss Liza Jane. Kara Younger received greatest efficiency by an actress in a featured function in a play for “Purlie Victorious: A Non-Accomplice Romp By The Cotton Patch,” enjoying Lutiebelle GussieMae Jenkins. Dede Ayita obtained the Tony for greatest costume design of a play for “Applicable” and “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding.” Branden Jacobs-Jenkins received greatest revival of a play for “Applicable.” This 12 months the Tony’s gave particular honors to some excellent folks: George C. Wolfe obtained the Lifetime Achievement Award in theater, Nikiya Mathis received a Particular Tony for Wig and Hair for “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding,” and Billy Porter obtained the Isabelle Stevenson Award. Sure, African People have been marvelously acknowledged for his or her phenomenal expertise and the presents they bring about to theater and folks’s lives.A unprecedented manufacturing graced the stage introduced by New Federal Theatre, titled “The World In keeping with Micki Grant.” The manufacturing idea, adaptation, and course have been the genius of Nora Cole. The manufacturing gave a vivid historical past of Grant from childhood to maturity and all of her accomplishments within the theater. Introduced by New Federal Theatre, the manufacturing showcased the skills of this actress, guide author, music, and lyrics creator. 4 actors performed a number of roles and instructed Grant’s story with love and respect. The ensemble included Matelyn Alicia, April Armstrong, Patrice Bell, and Brian Davis.
The Drama Desk Awards had accolades for African American performers. Whereas Maleah Joi Moon received for lead efficiency in a musical for her function as Ali in “Hell’s Kitchen,” as talked about earlier, Kecia Lewis additionally received for excellent featured efficiency in a musical for “Hell’s Kitchen.” Once more, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins received for greatest revival of a play for“Applicable.” Kara Younger received the Drama Desk for excellent featured actress in a play for “Purlie Victorious: A Non-Accomplice Romp By The Cotton Patch.” Paul Tazewell received for costume design of a musical for “SUFFS.” Nikiya Mathis received excellent wig and hair for “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding.” For her a long time of dedication to theater as a press agent, Broadway producer, and entrepreneur, Girl Irene Gandy obtained a particular award from Drama Desk.
In July “CATS: The Jellicle Ball” had audiences purring for extra! The musical, introduced on the Perelman Performing Arts Heart on Fulton Avenue in Manhattan, was an thrilling night within the theater. Its forged was primarily folks of coloration, and so they all did their factor. It starred Andre De Shields and had a number of featured performers together with Antwayn Hopper, Dudney Joseph Jr., “Tempress” Chastity Moore, Sydney James Harcourt, and Robert “Silk” Mason. The ensemble members have been superb and included Xavier Reyes, Child, Primo, Emma Sofia, Teddy Wilson Jr., Nora Schell, Jonathan Burke, Dava Huesca, Garnet Williams, Junior LaBeija, Shereen Pimentel, Emma Sofia, Kendall Grayson Stroud, Tara Lashan Clinkscales, Phumzile Sojola, Shelby Griswold, and the DJ Capital Kaos.
A fully magnificent manufacturing of William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Evening’s Dream,” introduced by the Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH), performed on the Richard Rodgers Amphitheatre in Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem. As at all times, CTH approached Shakespeare’s work with their very own distinctive, superb, jazz-filled, humorous aptitude. This manufacturing had stupendous course by Carl Cofield, and this forged was superb. The story of “A Midsummer Evening’s Dream” contained a play inside a play, with fairies, potions, magic, and romance. The forged delivered fascinating, entertaining, and joyous performances that included jazz, singing, dance, and frolicking. The forged, which carried out as an outstanding ensemble, included Ra’Mya Aikens, Hiram Delgado, Noah Michal, Brandon Carter, Victor Williams, Jesmille Darbouze, Allen Gilmore, Mykal Kilgore, León Tak, Carson Elrod, Olivia London, and Deidre Staples. The manufacturing additionally featured a shocking dance ensemble, whose members included Taylor Collier, LaTrea Rembert, Tracy Dunbar; Taylor Daniels, Stemarciae Bain, Taylor Mackenzie Smith, Victor Lewis Jr., and Nisani Lopez.
In August, “Six Characters” by African American playwright Phillip Howze performed at Lincoln Heart’s Claire Tow Theatre on West sixty fifth Avenue. What began off with a whole lot of humor and a few very oddball characters, would reveal, because it went on, a really deep message. The viewers was launched to an organization of actors who play the roles of Character 1, Character 2, Character 3, Character 4, Character 5, and Character 6. By intense conversations, the playwright let the viewers witness how Black folks have been mistreated and devalued by society for thus lengthy that they aren’t solely used to it, however sadly settle for it and in some circumstances really feel that there isn’t a manner out. Even amongst one another, we discover that we’re victims of belittling. The playwright dramatically confirmed that we concern the racism that comes at us from so many various angles. Howze cleverly delivers this story with an excessive amount of coronary heart and complexity, whereas additionally making it a lesson on how issues have probably not modified. The forged was completely gorgeous and included Julian Robertson, Claudia Logan, Seret Scott, Will Cobbs, CG, and Seven F. B. Duncombe. Director Dustin Wills really did a high quality job of crafting these actors, phrases, and exchanges to interact and entertain the viewers, but in addition stroll away with an ideal deal to ponder.
In September we misplaced the good James Earl Jones, who handed away on Sept. 9 on the age of 93. It was a month that additionally noticed the world premiere of “Desk 17”, a comedy by African American author Douglas Lyons, which performed at MCC Theater on West 52nd Avenue in Manhattan. The play gave the viewers a glance into the connection of Jada and her ex-boyfriend Dallas. They met at a restaurant for dinner and took the viewers on a romantic, humorous journey down reminiscence lane. The restaurant scenes have been off-the-chain humorous as a result of restaurant host, River, and the character of Eric, Jada’s co-worker. I hope sooner or later this manufacturing is introduced again, and with the identical forged. These three actors are prime of the road, and embody Kara Younger as Jada, Biko Eisen-Martin as Dallas, and Michael Rishawn as River and Eric. There was additionally marvelous course by Zhailon Levingston.
For a short time, the one-and-only Stephanie Mills was again on Broadway as Hermes in “Hadestown,” and he or she was incredible! “The Bleeding Class” by Chisa Hutchinson additionally performed at 59E59 Theaters. Chisa Hutchinson is a poignant playwright who took a severe problem and delivered it by way of a strong script that checked out how minorities are merely used to earn money for firms in any manner that serves society. In her play “The Bleeding Class,” which was a part of the AMPLIFY Competition (through which three of Hutchinson’s works have been featured), an escort who hailed from the Dominican Republic named Adina “Sugar” Moreno was the world’s reply to a thriller plague that was killing a whole lot of thousands and thousands of individuals around the globe. Her blood was in a position to not solely resist the virus, however destroy it. All of the pharmaceutical firm cared about was the cash it will make by growing a treatment primarily based on Sugar’s blood. Sugar had a really uncommon relationship with Dr. Pennington, the Black physician who noticed her and talked together with her about all varieties of topics. The racism and greed depicted on this play have been blatant and overwhelming; the message on this play left the viewers speechless. Hutchinson had a daring voice that wanted to be heard, and the forged gave fascinating performances and included Reginald L. Barnes, Tamar Lopez, Vincent Szutenbach, and Jackson Hayes. The manufacturing had gorgeous course by Cezar Williams.
October gave audiences the possibility to expertise a basic in a reimagined manner: “Medea: Re-Versed,” which performed on the Frank Shiner Theatre on the Sheen Heart on Bleecker Avenue. You’ve by no means seen Medea like this. The manufacturing was the artistic, sensible work of Luis Quintero, who really wore three hats because the playwright, refrain chief, and emcee in his rap-filled model of the Greek tragedy tailored from Euripides. This play was introduced by Purple Bull Theater and Bedlam in co-production with Hudson Valley Shakespeare Competition. There was rap, singing, and rhymes in all places, together with an incredible quantity of ardour, revenge, and enjoyable. The raps that Quintero put collectively allowed the characters concerned to talk their reality in ways in which made the viewers swoon with admiration and delight. Whether or not or not the story of Medea and the route she took to get revenge on King Creon and Jason, you’d have seen it with new eyes from the depth and readability of the meticulous script. The very good forged included Sarin Monae West; Jacob Ming-Trent; and Stephen Michael Spencer. The manufacturing was vividly co-conceived and directed by Nathan Winkelstein.
The Thornton Wilder basic play “Our City,” at present enjoying on the Ethel Barrymore Theatre on West forty seventh Avenue, is a manufacturing that really demonstrates that the play is “the factor” underneath the exact course of Kenny Leon. There are not any props used all through the manufacturing. You end up really specializing in the significance and worth of the phrases that Wilder wrote. You end up listening to the story’s particulars with gripping consideration. Wilder wrote in regards to the lives of the folks in a small city, their relationships, the make-up of the city over time, the deaths and struggles that the townspeople skilled. He confirmed the commonality that every one of us share as human beings. The forged that Leon has assembled is completely marvelous and options JimParsons, Billy Eugene Jones, Michelle Wilson, Ephraim Sykes, Richard Thomas, Katie Holmes, Zoey Deutch, Safiya Kaijya Harris, Donald Webber Jr., Simon Stimson, and Julie Halston. The stage is generously occupied by a tremendous ensemble of thespians on this 28-member forged that embody Ephie Aardema Sarnak, Heather Ayers, Willa Bost, Bobby Daye, Doron JéPaul, Shyla Lefner, Anthony Michael Lopez, John McGinty, Bryonha Marie, Kevyn Morrow, Hagan Oliveras, Noah Pyzik, Sky Smith, Invoice Timoney, Ricardo Vázquez, Matthew Elijah Webb, Greg Wooden, and Nimene Sierra Wureh. For tickets to “Our City” go to www.ourtownbroadway.com.
“Good Bones” by James Ijames performed on the Public Theater and checked out gentrification and the relationships between the Black individuals who reside locally and don’t need change, and others who reside locally and encourage gentrification — a transfer which is able to lead to neighborhood folks being displaced. This play additionally seemed on the thought of a profitable Black lady, Aisha, being haunted in her newly renovated residence and never realizing what the ghost needed to convey to her. Each a part of the storyline that captured consideration was developed — however solely to a degree. The forged delivered engrossing performances and included Susan Kelechi Watson, Mamoudou Athie, Khris Davis, and Tea Guarino. The play featured course by Saheem Ali.
New Heritage Theater celebrated 60 years and Daniel Koa Beaty carried out his one-man present “Love Warrior” to commemorate the occasion! Dominique Morisseau’s new work “Dangerous Kreyòl,” co-produced by Signature Theatre and Manhattan Theatre Membership was introduced on the Pershing Sq. Signature Heart. It was a narrative that was very private to the playwright as a result of it instructed the story of the lives of individuals from Haiti from their perspective. Morisseau’s father was from Haiti and he or she had the chance to go together with him to go to after the earthquake. This play gave particulars in regards to the horrible issues Haitian folks had suffered of their nation, in the course of the crippling dictatorship and rebuilding the nation after the earthquake. The playwright offers us two cousins: Simone, who’s Haitian American and visiting her cousin Gigi, her final member of the family born and raised in Haiti. They’re coming collectively was the dying want of their grandmother, the household matriarch. We meet Pita, who was like household to Simone, and whom she protected. Pita was flamboyant in his costume and method — one thing very harmful in Haiti. This was a rustic the place members of the LGBTQIA+ group have been focused by gangs who would assault and kill them only for their sexual preferences. The play additionally addressed how NGOs (nongovernmental organizations) took benefit of native Haitians. The forged gave highly effective performances and included Pascale Armand, Jude Tibeau, Fedna Jacquet, and Andy Lucien. Tiffany Nichole Greene’s course was completely charming to witness.
In November, New York Metropolis Heart celebrated 80 superb years of offering superb performances for audiences. We bought to expertise a lovely revival of “Ragtime” at NYCC. The manufacturing was marvelous and really well timed because it tells a narrative of racism, injustice, and the indignities that Black and immigrant folks have skilled on this nation and nonetheless do at this time. The guide by Terrence McNally, tailored from the E.L. Doctorow’s novel, was necessary, and the music by Stephen Flaherty, with lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, touched your coronary heart and soul. The songs confirmed the societal points which might be on this nation’s previous and current, and the story of Coalhouse Walker Jr. and Sarah made one take pause. The manufacturing showcased an enormous ensemble forged and featured a number of the most unimaginable expertise in theater at this time which included Joshua Henry, Nichelle Lewis, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz, Matthew Lamb, John Clay III, Ben Levi Ross, Rodd Cyrus, Stephanie Types, Shaina Taub, Colin Donnell, and Tabitha Lawing.
The 52nd Annual AUDELCO Awards, which honor excellence in Black Theater, have been phenomenal this 12 months as they passed off on the Alhambra Ballroom in Harlem. The hosts of the annual celebration have been Jerome Preston Bates and Toni Seawright. This 12 months the honorees have been extraordinary people. June Terry obtained the Legacy Award, and Excellent Achievement Awards went to Daniel Koa Beaty, Layon Grey, and Alyson Williams. Lifetime Achievement Awards went to Trezana Beverly, A. Dean Irby, George Faison, and Lizan Mitchell. Pioneer Awards have been bestowed upon Obediah Wright, Ralph Carter, and Michael Dinwiddie. Board of Administrators Awards got to Voza Rivers, Stephanie Berry, and John-Martin Inexperienced. The Rising Star award was given to Christopher Woodley. An in depth story of all of the productions and the winners for the night will be discovered on the AmNews web site.
“A Fantastic World: The Louis Armstrong Musical” is delivering a fairly candid and revealing look into the lifetime of this gifted performer. Enjoying at Studio 54 on West 54th Avenue, the musical depicts the trumpet participant extraordinaire, singer, and actor, a proficient man who confronted many obstacles and located himself face-to-face with racism on this nation. By the guide by Aurin Squire, the viewers will get to fulfill a person who grew up poor and struggled along with his mom; a person who discovered his present and love in being a musician and singer; a person who had checked out love in a cavalier manner and paid the worth for it. The forged is one you’ll not neglect, and so they convey the vitality as you additionally get to expertise a few of Armstrong’s greatest recognized and beloved songs. The musical options the big skills of James Monroe Iglehart, who not solely stars in it, however is a co-director. The forged additionally contains Dionne Figgins, Jennie Harney-Fleming, Kim Exum, and Darlesia Cearcy. Gavin Gregory and an infinite ensemble. As I discussed earlier, Iglehart is a co-director, an honor he shares with Christina Sajous. Christopher Renshaw, who’s listed as director, co-conceived this musical with Andrew Delapaine. For ticket data, go to www.louisarmstrongmusical.com.
“Romeo + Juliet” is at present enjoying at Circle In The Sq. Theatre on West fiftieth Avenue, and it’s a should see! It contains a primarily minority forged and it tells the story with singing, humor, and playfulness. It’s positively a contemporary, refreshing spin on the Bard’s work. The forged is sort of very good and offers you chills! It contains Package Connor, Rachel Zegler, Gabby Beans, Tommy Dorfman, Sola Fadiran, Taheen Modak, Gian Perez, Daniel Bravo Hernandez, Jasai Chase-Owens, and Nihar Duvvuri. Make plans to get to Circle In The Sq. to see the tragic star-crossed lovers. For tickets go to www.romeoandjulietnyc.com.
One of the vital anticipated musicals that’s again on Broadway is “Gypsy,” at present enjoying on the Majestic Theatre on West forty fourth Avenue. The musical stars record-holding six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald within the title function as Gypsy Rose Lee. The forged on stage with McDonald options Danny Burstein, Pleasure Woods, Jordan Tyson, and contains Kevin Csolak, Lesli Margherita, Lili Thomas, Mylinda Hull, Jacob Ming-Trent, Kyleigh Denae Vickers, Marley Lianne Gomes, Jade Smith, Natalie Wachen, Tryphena Wade, Shanel Bailey, Jace Bently, Brandon Burks, Hunter Capellán, Tony d’Alelio, Summer season Rae Daney, Kellie Jean Hoagland, Sasha Hutchings, Aliah James, Brittney Johnson, Zachary Daniel Jones, Ethan Joseph, Andrew Kober, Krystal Mackie, James McMenamin, Cole Newburg, Joe Osheroff, Majo Rivero, Ken Robinson, Sally Shaw, Thomas Silcott, Brendan Sheehan, Jayden Theophile, Jordan Wynn, and Iain Younger. “Gypsy” has an ideal artistic crew that features a guide by Arthur Laurents, music by Jule Styne, and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, choreography by Camille A. Brown, music course and supervision by Andy Einhorn, and extra orchestrations and preparations by winner Daryl Waters. For tickets, go to www.gypsybway.com.
