1619: The Journey of a People, The Musical

Schedule

Sat Aug 08 2026 at 12:00 pm to 06:00 pm

UTC-05:00
Location

Kennedy-King College Theater | Chicago, IL

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1619 packs generations of history into a musical theater experience that traces the African American journey towards freedom and equality.
About this Event

Using various musical forms, including hip-hop and jazz, this dynamic musical production commemorates the struggles, recognizes the heroes, and celebrates the story of America’s African sons and daughters.Using various musical forms, including hip-hop and jazz, this dynamic musical production commemorates the struggles, recognizes the heroes, and celebrates the story of America’s African sons and daughters.From the beginning of American slavery to the Reconstruction, the Great Migration, the Civil Rights Era and modern movements for justice,1619 packs generations of history into a two-hour musical theater experience that traces the African-American journey towards freedom and equality.

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Where is it happening?

Kennedy-King College Theater, 740 West 63rd Street, Chicago, United States

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Tickets

USD 55.20 to USD 81.88

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Ted Williams III
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