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Photo Flash: New Shots from Definition Theatre & New Colony's BYHALIA, MISSISSIPPI

By: Aug. 08, 2016
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The New Colony and Definition Theatre Company's runaway hit BYHALIA, MISSISSIPPI, winner of three 2016 Jeff Awards including Best New Work, returns this summer featuring the full original cast now through August 21, 2016 as part of Steppenwolf's Visiting Company Initiative at their new 1700 Theatre, 1700 N. Halsted St. in Chicago. BroadwayWorld has new shots from the production below!

The searing new American drama by The New Colony Co-Artistic Director Evan Linder, directed by Definition Theatre's Founding Artistic Director Tyrone Phillips, enjoyed two sold-out extensions during its world premiere last winter at The Den Theatre.

The return engagement of BYHALIA, MISSISSIPPI features the full original cast: Jeffery Owen Freelon Jr., Kiki Layne, Evan Linder, Liz Sharpe and Cecelia Wingate.

Jim and Laurel Parker are about to become new parents. They are broke. They are loud. They are "proud white trash." When Laurel gives birth to their long overdue child, she and Jim are faced with the biggest challenge of their lives. Byhalia, Mississippi explores a couple in the midst of turmoil and a town with a racially charged past that finds its way into the present.

BYHALIA, MISSISSIPPI was recently honored with three 2016 non-Equity Joseph Jefferson Awards including Best New Work (Evan Linder), Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Cecelia Wingate) and Best Scenic Design (John Wilson). The production was also nominated for Best Play, Best Director (Tyrone Phillips) and Best Actress in a Principal Role (Liz Sharpe).

Tickets for BYHALIA, MISSISSIPPI are available at www.steppenwolf.org or by calling(312) 335-1650.

Photo Credit: Evan Hanover

Photo Flash: New Shots from Definition Theatre & New Colony's BYHALIA, MISSISSIPPI  Image
Kiki Layne, Evan Linder and Jeffery Owen Freelon Jr.

Photo Flash: New Shots from Definition Theatre & New Colony's BYHALIA, MISSISSIPPI  Image
van Linder and Liz Sharpe

Photo Flash: New Shots from Definition Theatre & New Colony's BYHALIA, MISSISSIPPI  Image
Cecelia Wingate, Liz Sharpe and Evan Linder

Photo Flash: New Shots from Definition Theatre & New Colony's BYHALIA, MISSISSIPPI  Image
Kiki Layne and Jeffery Owen Freelon Jr.

Photo Flash: New Shots from Definition Theatre & New Colony's BYHALIA, MISSISSIPPI  Image
Cecelia Wingate and Liz Sharpe

Photo Flash: New Shots from Definition Theatre & New Colony's BYHALIA, MISSISSIPPI  Image
Liz Sharpe and Evan Linder

Photo Flash: New Shots from Definition Theatre & New Colony's BYHALIA, MISSISSIPPI  Image
Cecelia Wingate and Liz Sharpe



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