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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| GOD OF CARNAGE, by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton Desert Ensemble Theatre (3/14 - 3/23) | ||
| FREEDOM RIDERS: The Civil Rights Musical City College Center for the Arts (2/20 - 2/22) | ||
| LOOT by Joe Orton Desert Ensemble Theatre (11/15 - 11/24) | ||
| TRU by Jay Presson Allen Desert Ensemble Theatre (1/24 - 2/2) | ||
 | 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) | ||
| BEYOND THERAPY by Christopher Durang Desert Ensemble Theatre (4/18 - 4/27) | ||
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