The world-renowned Fisk Jubilee Singers shattered racial barriers in the U.S. and abroad, entertaining kings and queens. For centuries, the bold a capella African American ensemble born on the campus of Fisk University has blended their rich voices together sharing a heritage of suffering, strength and endurance. “A known showman” with a “gift for stirring theatricality” (Washington Post), playwright and director Tazewell Thompson brings an innovative and heart-stirring score to life in this world premiere. With uplifting spirituals and hymns including “Wade in the Water,” “Ain’t That Good News,” “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” and “Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen,” this a capella musical with more than three dozen songs is sure to ignite audiences.
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Rigoletto
Aaron & Cecile Goldman Theater (12/7 - 12/15) | ||
Prayer for the French Republic
Theater J (10/30 - 11/24) | ||
An Irish Carol
The Keegan Theatre (12/4 - 12/31) | ||
Uncle Vanya
Harman Hall - Shakespeare Theatre Company (3/30 - 4/20) | ||
Life of Pi
Kennedy Center [Eisenhower Theatre] (12/17 - 1/5) | ||
Dory Fatasmagory
Imagination Stage (6/18 - 8/3) | ||
Chloé Arnold’s Syncopated Ladies LIVE
Hylton Performing Arts Center (3/22 - 3/22) | ||
Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel: Humor in Music
Center for the Arts at George Mason University (3/23 - 3/23) | ||
Max Richter with the American Contemporary Music Ensemble
Concert Hall at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (5/2 - 5/2) | ||
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