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Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical 2016


Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical Album About the Album: Polkadots is the new musical inspired by the true events of the Civil Rights pioneers Ruby Bridges and The Little Rock Nine. The World Premiere Recording features Shanice Williams (Dorothy in NBC’s The Wiz Live!), recording artist Alex Newell (Glee), Lilli Cooper (The SpongeBob Musical), Alysha Deslorieux (Hamilton), John Arthur Greene (American Idol Season 15), Katie Thompson (Giant), Julia Knitel (Beautiful), Brittney Johnson (Motown), Gerard Canonico (Dear Evan Hansen), Sara King (Hair) and Talia Thiesfield (Veep).

Label: Masterworks Broadway



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