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HALIE: The Mahalia Jackson Musical
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HALIE! The Mahalia Jackson Musical, is a new work which celebrates the life of the gospel legend and Civil Rights activist. Guided by a strong religious calling, Jackson's gospel performances connected with audiences across the world while deeply connecting to both the struggles and joys of African Americans. Combining strong musical performances and a unique look onto her life, HALIE will both educate and enrapture audiences.
SF/Arts Curator Insight
The music of famed gospel singer and civil rights activist Mahalia Jackson (1911-1972) is likely to rock the rafters on Magic Theatre’s small stage in this Lorraine Hansberry Theatre world premiere. Created by Wendy E. Taylor in New York and co written/directed by Darryl V. Jones, it’s been in development for years. The four-member cast features Jeannine Anderson as the eponymous Jackson, who rose from poverty in New Orleans to worldwide fame.
Jean Schiffman
Contributing Writer, Theater
Lorraine Hansberry Theatre
Named for the trailblazing playwright of A Raisin in the Sun, Lorraine Hansberry Theatre (LHT) was founded in 1981 by Stanley E. Williams and Quentin Easter. One of the West Coast's oldest and most renowned African American Theatres, LHT is devoted to presenting a diverse selection of professional productions of works by leading and emerging Black and multicultural playwrights.
Named for the trailblazing playwright of A Raisin in the Sun, Lorraine Hansberry Theatre (LHT) was founded in 1981 by Stanley E. Williams and Quentin Easter. One of the West Coast's oldest and most renowned African American Theatres, LHT is devoted to presenting a diverse selection of professional productions of works by leading and emerging Black and multicultural playwrights.