Photo Coverage: First Breeze of Summer Opening Night

THE FIRST BREEZE OF SUMMER, the first production of Signature Theatre Company's season by Leslie Lee and directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson, officially opened on Thursday, August 21st and continues through September 28th at the Peter Norton Space located at 555 West 42nd Street (between 10th and 11th Avenues).

The cast includes Harvy Blanks (Tabletop), Yaya DaCosta (Honeydripper), Sandra Daley (Defying Gravity), Crystal Anne Dickinson (Tyler Perry's "House of Payne"), Brandon Dirden (Prelude to a Kiss), Jason Dirden (Two Trains Running), Quincy Dunn-Baker (Romeo and Juliet), Marva Hicks (Caroline, or Change), John Earl Jelks (Radio Golf), Tuck Milligan (Book of Days), Gilbert Owuor (The Brothers Size), Brenda Pressley (Dreamgirls), and Keith Randolph Smith (Come Back, Little Sheba) and Tony® and Emmy® Award winner Leslie Uggams.

The struggles of three generations of the Edwards family collide over the course of one sweltering weekend in June. Gremmar (Leslie Uggams), the family matriarch, looks back on her past and considers its legacy for her children and grandchildren as they confront the choices that will define their futures. Leslie Lee's Obie Award-winning play is a timeless portrait of family bonds and coming of age.

Tickets are available via signaturetheatre.org or via phone (212) 244-PLAY (7529) and in person at the Signature Theatre Box Office (555 West 42nd Street (between 10th and 11th Avenues).

Photos by RD/Leon/Retna Ltd.

The cast of First Breeze of Summer

The cast of First Breeze of Summer

Ruben Santiago-Hudson and Leslie Uggams

Ruben Santiago-Hudson and Leslie Uggams

Leslie Uggams

Leslie Uggams

Leslie Uggams

Leslie Lee

Leslie Lee

Bill Sims, Jr.

Harvy Blanks

Harvy Blanks

Quincy Dunn-Baker

Quincy Dunn-Baker

George C. Wolfe

George C. Wolfe

George C. Wolfe

Melvin Van Peebles

Star Jones

Star Jones

Star Jones

Star Jones