A talented and experienced Black actress has been cast in Chaos in Belleville, an anti-lynching play set to open on Broadway. She’s paid her dues throughout the years, playing stereotypical supporting roles in second-rate shows, and is ready for her star turn. Chaos in Belleville, written by a white playwright, might not be quite as enlightened a piece as she’s been hoping for — but that doesn’t mean it won’t sell out. And selling out is the question at the heart of Alice Childress’s comedy-drama. A cast of multigenerational Black actors rehearse under the purview of a white director and stage manager, and as the rehearsal process unfolds, theatre conventions and racial politics collide, resulting in a surprisingly funny yet deeply piercing look at the entertainment industry.
Year | Category | |
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2022 | Best Revival of a Play |
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Annie
Kingsland Station (9/27 - 10/6) | ||
MAME : THE BROADWAY MUSICAL IN CONCERT
Florida Theatre (8/24 - 8/25) | ||
MJ
Jacksonville Center of the Performing Arts (4/22 - 4/27) | ||
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Hippodrome Theatre (5/31 - 7/21) | ||
James and the Giant Peach
Kingsland Station (7/11 - 7/14) | ||
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