Stew and Heidi Rodewald, creators of the Tony Award-winning Passing Strange, team up with director Joanna Settle and return to The Public with a new musical about a black gospel prodigy from down South and a white music producer from South London who meet in a recording studio just south of the Twilight Zone, as they both desperately seek their own versions of transcendence, salvation, and a hit record. Divine inspiration, fantastical visions, and one legendary music-producer father frame this electrifying new musical about the complicated space between the sacred and the profane.
David Cale, who played a role in Stew and Heidi Rodewald’s "The Total Bent" at The Public Theater, is an acclaimed English-American performance artist and playwright known for his award-winning solo works and contributions to the theater world. more...
Harriett D. Foy, an award-winning actress known for her dynamic performances from Broadway to Dubai, brought her exceptional talent to The Total Bent, adding to her impressive repertoire that includes notable productions like "Amelie" and "Mamma Mia." more...
William Jackson Harper, who starred in The Public Theater's production of The Total Bent, is an Emmy nominee known for his role as Chidi in NBC’s award-winning comedy series “The Good Place” and has recently been seen in Marvel’s Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. more...
Production Team
Gabriel Berry Costume Designer
Obadiah Eaves Sound Designer
Kelly Glasgow Stage Manager
Andrew Lieberman Scenic Designer
Joanna Settle Director
Adam Silverman Lighting Designer
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