| Can I Get a Witness? The Gospel of James Baldwin | |
|---|---|
| Music | Meshell Ndegeocello |
| Setting | Church service |
| Basis | The Fire Next Time |
| Premiere | December 2016: Harlem Stage, Harlem, New York, United States |
Creating Can I Get a Witness? The Gospel of James Baldwin is a 2016 musical theatrical tribute to writer James Baldwin created by musician Meshell Ndegeocello, it debuted in December 2016 at the Harlem Stage in Harlem, New York.[1][2][3][4]
The 2016 world premiere of the show was directed by Charlotte Brathwaite.[1]
Overview[edit]
The piece is inspired by James Baldwin's book The Fire Next Time and presents it as a church service.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Isherwood, Charles (December 8, 2016). "Review: 'Can I Get a Witness?' Takes James Baldwin's Message to Church". The New York Times.
- ^ a b Als, Hilton (December 5, 2016). "James Baldwin, Onstage". The New Yorker.
- ^ Farley, Christopher John (January 25, 2017). "'I Am Not Your Negro' Gives Fresh Voice to James Baldwin". The Wall Street Journal.
- ^ "Harlem Stage to present the world premiere of Meshell Ndegeocello's 'Can I Get a Witness? The Gospel of James Baldwin,' December 7–11". The Stage Review. November 29, 2016.
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