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Henry Box Brown: A Musical Journey
Bahai Unity Center of New York in Association with
New York University Community Affairs Presents
CTC NEW YORK ENSEMBLE in
2 TIME BEST MUSICAL NOMINEE
FRINGE INTERNATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL
"Timeless masterpiece, staggering angelic tones that feel like they could shake the building" - The British Theatre Guide
"my top five Festival shows of all time! watch it in Londons West End, which is where I predict it will end up". - The Diva Magazine
"the story is compelling, the show is remarkable." - The Times
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Returning from sold-out performances in the UK, two-time Best Musical Nominee (Edinburgh International Fringe Festival) Henry Box Brown: A Musical Journey is an amazing fusion of R&B and gospel and tells the unmissable true tale of a 1850s Virginia slave who mails himself to freedom in a box. Performed for over 40,000 people from NYC to LAits a crowd-pleaser that shines a light on our capacity to transcend.
Superb 16-strong New York cast led by the commanding Paul Gee
written by NEA award-winning writer, Mehr Mansuri, and directed by Tony winner, Ben
Harney (Dreamgirls) with foot-tapping choreography rooted in African folk tradition by co-director, Najee Brown, music by Frank Sanchez, Mehr Mansuri & Eric Dozier and new arrangements by Oscar nominee (Passion of Christ), Jack Lenz and music director, Jeff Bolding.
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LocationDizzy Gillspie Theater at the Baha'i Unity Center (View)
53 East 11th Street
New York, NY 10003
United States
Categories
| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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