Donna Migliaccio and Bobby Smith will
reprise their Helen Hayes nominated roles in this critically acclaimed
production.
November
19 - December 20
By Roz White
and Thomas W. Jones II
Directed by Thomas W. Jones II
Music Arrangements & Direction by William
Knowles
An evening of
marvelous music and memorable stories performed by Roz White as Pearl
Bailey, the legendary songstress, acclaimed actress and irrepressible
show biz personality. Pearl’s “most requested songs” include
“Baby, It’s Cold Outside,” “St. Louis Blues” and “Ain’t She
Sweet.” Ms. White is joined by MetroStage favorite William
Hubbard, playing Hot Lips Page.
January
21 - March 14
By Tom Stolz
Directed by Thomas W. Jones II
Music Directed
by S. Renee Clark
A musical
biography of Mahalia Jackson starring the incomparable Bernardine
Mitchell (2005 Helen Hayes Award for this role). Depicting the
life of the “Queen of Gospel Music” from her beginnings in the
segregated South to her debut on the stage of Carnegie Hall and on the
steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Also featuring William
Hubbard (Helen Hayes nomination for this role.)
April
15 - May 9
Music and
Lyrics by Paul Scott Goodman
Book by Paul Scott Goodman and Miriam Gordon
Starring the
acclaimed singer songwriter Paul Scott Goodman (composer of Rooms, a rock romance which
premiered at MetroStage in 2008 and received 5 Helen Hayes nominations
and the Award for Outstanding Lead Actress). Goodman, an
authentic Scottish Jewish guitar
playing rocker, tells the story of living and surviving in Soho as an
artist, a lover and, ultimately, a father. An original voice that
captures the sights, sounds, challenges and complexities of life in the
80’s in Manhattan.
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Titles, Dates and Performance times are subject to change