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$49 (premium) | $39 (regular)

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Friday, June 13 at 3pm

Saturday June 14 at 4:30pm

Sunday June 15 at 7pm

Monday June 16 at 7pm

Thursday June 19 at 3pm

Friday June 20 at 2pm and 8pm

Saturday June 21 at 4:30pm

 

Approximate show run time:  

2.5 Hours including one intermission.

Additional special discussion events and community gathering nights will be announced.

This workshop production is made possible with project support from Leonard Majzlin, the Ted & Mary Jo Shen Charitable Gift Fund, and in part by support from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature.

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June 13 - 21, 2025

Workshop Production - 8 performances only!

BARUCH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

55 Lexington Ave.  Enter at East 25th Street 

(between Lex. and 3rd Aves.)

Music by ALPHONSO HORNE

Co-Book & Co-Lyrics by JESSE L. KEARNEY, JR.

Co-Lyrics and additional Music by PETER MILLS

Co-Book by CARA REICHEL
 

Directed by KIMILLE HOWARD

Choreographed by CHLOE DAVIS

Music Directed by 

ALPHONSO HORNE & ANDY RONINSON

From silent pictures to the talkies, groundbreaking cinematic pioneer Oscar Micheaux fights to bring Black stories to the silver screen… Micheaux’s legacy as America’s first major Black filmmaker comes to syncopated and soulful life in this original jazz musical. 

Full cast to be announced shortly!

In this workshop production, audiences will experience a unique staged presentation exploring choreography and design elements, and featuring full cast and live jazz ensemble. The script, music and staging elements will be developed over the course of the presentations, and attendees will be invited to offer feedback.

Projection Design by BRITTANY BLAND

Scenic Design by JESSICA ALEXANDRA CANCINO

Lighting Design by EMMANUEL DELGADO

Costume Design by MIKA EUBANKS

Sound Design by BEN SCHEFF

Music Consultant MARK. G MEADOWS

Production Manager ALLIE POSNER

General Management 

EVAN BERNARDIN PRODUCTIONS

The Oscar Micheaux Project
A New Jazz Musical

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