CROWNS - a gospel musical
Schedule
Sat, 28 May, 2022 at 07:30 pm to Sun, 26 Jun, 2022 at 05:00 pm
Location
Open Stage | Harrisburg, PA
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Open Stage and Sankofa African American Theatre Company are proud to announce their next co-production, CROWNS, a gospel musical by Regina Taylor, which will play May 28 to June 26 on Open Stage’s Capital BlueCross Main Stage. “Hats off to Crowns,” raves The New York Times. Sankofa President & Executive Artistic Director Sharia Benn is back at Open Stage with a spectacular production of this “warm, wise, and wonderful” gospel musical (Star Ledger). Crowns is the story of a Chicago teenager who, sent to live with her grandmother in South Carolina, finds connection among a community of resilient African American women in their church hats. Weaving together faith, fashion and family, Crowns is an inspirational, joyous musical celebration of love and redemption that will make your spirit sing!
Crowns will play at Open Stage February 12 to March 12 at Open Stage’s intimate Capital BlueCross Main Stage, located at 25 North Court Street in downtown Harrisburg. For tickets, visit openstagehbg.com.
Open Stage and Sankofa African American Theatre Company present
CROWNS
a gospel musical by Regina Taylor
adapted from the book by Michael Cunningham and Craig Marberry
directed by Sharia Benn
May 28 - June 26, 2022
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
7:30pm: Sat May 28, Fri June 3, Fri June 10, Fri June 17, Sat June 18, Fri June 24, Sat June 25
3:00pm: Sundays May 29 and June 5, 12, 19, 26
Opening Night Performance & Reception: May 28
Post performance “Lobby Talk” discussion: June 5
SPONSORS
This season is funded, in part, by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and The Foundation for Enhancing Communities. This season is sponsored by Miles Babin. The production of Crowns is sponsored by Nicholas Hughes, Kristin Scofield, and Karen & Ken Lehman.
Show art by John McNulty (www.john-mcnulty.com)
TICKETS
Admission starts at $30 for regular assigned seating and $18 for student (with valid ID)
visit openstagehhbg.com or call 717-232-6736
“There is something about Crowns that warms the soul” – Chicago Tribune
“No wonder that Crowns is one of the most produced musicals in America. It is a glimpse into one of the finest traditions in the vast assortment of the American Experience. CROWNS is a heartfelt show that needs to be seen to fully appreciate." – Chicago Critic
“JUBILANT!" – Broad Street Review
“The gospel voices: WOW. The musicians: WOW. And the hats: WOW.” – Philly.com
“A powerful force of strength through spirituality.” – Trentonian
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Where is it happening?
Open Stage, 25 N Court St, Harrisburg, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
