FREEDOM RIDERS: The Civil Rights Musical returns to New York City for a staged concert at City College Center for the Arts from February 20-22, 2025. Directed by Richard Allen, with choreography by Benji Schwimmer and musical direction by Ahmed Alabaca, this production brings to life the courageous college-age activists who fought against Jim Crow laws in 1961. Featuring a book, music, and lyrics by Richard Allen and Taran Gray, the musical has received critical acclaim for its powerful storytelling and historical accuracy. Esteemed figures like Congressman John Lewis have praised its emotional impact and relevance to the Civil Rights Movement.
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BEYOND THERAPY by Christopher Durang
Desert Ensemble Theatre (4/18 - 4/27) | ||
GOD OF CARNAGE, by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton
Desert Ensemble Theatre (3/14 - 3/23) | ||
TRU by Jay Presson Allen
Desert Ensemble Theatre (1/24 - 2/2) | ||
FREEDOM RIDERS: The Civil Rights Musical
City College Center for the Arts (2/20 - 2/22) | ||
I’ll Eat You Last: A Chat with Sue Mengers
THE BENT (12/1 - 12/31) | ||
Jazz Girls Day
Idyllwild Arts Academy (3/2 - 3/2) | ||
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