Crowns - A Gospel Musical
Schedule
Sat Feb 11 2023 at 07:00 pm to 09:30 pm
Location
Providence Presbyterian Church | Charlotte, NC
About this Event
Written by Regina Taylor, Crowns is a coming of age story about a 17-year old girl. Yolanda is on a self destructive path running the mean Englewood streets of Chicago. Yolanda's mother sends her down south to live with her Grandma Shaw after Yolanda's brother is shot and killed. Grandma Shaw introduces Yolanda to her circle of "Hat Queens" (each woman owns at least one hundred hats).
Yolanda tells her story in a mix of hip-hop and spoken word. Yolanda's sound is mixed with gospel, jazz, blues, R&B, and other idioms of the women who become a part of her life. At first Yolanda thinks these women have nothing in common - think "Joy Luck Club" or "The Secret Life of Bees" - as this community joins together to save Yolanda's life.
Crowns has been one of the most produced musicals in the country and has played at the top regional theaters. It's first run was at the McCarter Theater in Princeton, New Jersey and transferred to a very successful run at Second Stage in New York City.
This musical won Helen Hayes Awards (for Best Production, Best Musical and Best Director for Ms. Taylor). Crowns is enjoying critical acclaim and great audiences for it's current production at the Goodman Theater.
Where is it happening?
Providence Presbyterian Church, 10140 Providence Church Lane, Charlotte, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 20.00