THE NEW GROUP

January 20 - February 27, 2022

Black No More

About The Show

Black No More

Opening Night: February 15, 2022.

 

 

Black No More, a new musical inspired by George S. Schuyler’s Afrofuturist novel set during the Harlem Renaissance, is the story of Max Disher (Brandon Victor Dixon), a young man eager to try the mysterious machine invented by Dr. Junius Crookman (Tariq Trotter) that guarantees to “solve the American race problem” —by turning Black people white. Through a fusion of music and dance, Black No More is one Black man’s journey colliding with truths of race and identity.

Featuring a book by Academy Award winner John Ridley (12 Years a Slave), music by Tariq Trotter, Anthony Tidd, James Poyser and Daryl Waters, lyrics by two-time Grammy Award winner Tariq Trotter (Black Thought, The Roots), choreography by two-time Tony Award winner Bill T. Jones (Spring Awakening and Fela!), and direction by The New Group’s founding Artistic Director Scott Elliott.

 

Please be aware: This production includes depictions of violence and racially violent language. This production contains strobe lighting effects and gunshots.

 

Download the Black No More digital program HERE


 

Black No More is supported in part by the Map Fund.

Black No More is supported in part by National Endowment for the Arts.

 

The New Group’s productions are supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.

The New Group’s productions are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature.

 

Open Caption service is provided in part by a grant from NYSCA/TDF TAP Plus.

 


 

COVID-19 PROTOCOLS

Dec 8, 2021. As live theatre returns to New York City, the safety of our audiences is one of The New Group’s top priorities. The Pershing Square Signature Center requires that all guests to the Center show proof of COVID-19 vaccination upon entering. All audience and staff are required to wear a mask.We will provide updates to these policies as they continue to change and evolve.

MASKS REQUIRED
Masks will be required to enter the Center. Those who do not have a mask will be provided one. Those who refuse to wear a mask will be denied entry and will not be entitled to a refund. Based on CDC guidelines we encourage, though do not require, N95s or KN95s masks.

PROOF OF VACCINATION REQUIRED
Guests will need to be fully vaccinated with an FDA or WHO authorized vaccine in order to attend a performance and must show proof of vaccination with valid ID at the time of entry into the theatre. “Fully vaccinated” means the performance date you are attending must be: at least 14 days after your second dose of an FDA or WHO authorized two dose COVID-19 vaccine, or at least 14 days after your single dose of an FDA or WHO authorized single dose COVID-19 vaccine.

Vaccine proof for indoor dining, fitness, and entertainment is required for children aged 5-11 (proof of one dose) and New Yorkers over age of 12 (proof of two doses). No testing exceptions. The only exception to the above will be guests under the age of 5, or those who need reasonable accommodations due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief that prevents vaccination. Guests who need reasonable accommodations due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief must provide proof of at least one of the following: negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the performance start time, or negative COVID-19 antigen test taken within 6 hours of the performance start time.

Eligible proof at this time includes:
  • Official CDC Vaccination Card (digital photo or photocopy are also acceptable) OR
  • Excelsior Pass (or Excelsior Pass PLUS, a New York State app that links your vaccination record to your email & and phone number) OR
  • NYC COVID Safe App (an app that stores your photo ID and vaccination record for Android and iOS) OR
  • NYC Vaccination Record or other official immunization record, including from a health care provider (digital photo or photocopy are also acceptable)”

In addition to providing proof of vaccination (or negative test result, as applicable) in accordance with these protocols, all guests must present a government-issued photo ID such as a driver’s license or passport (guests younger than 18 may present a school photo ID).

 


All sales are final. All service fees and facility fees are non-refundable. 

Due to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, The New Group is offering ticket exchanges up to 24 hours before the originally scheduled performance (pending availability). This courtesy can be utilized two times per patron, and exchanges requested within 24 hours cannot be accommodated. Please contact our Box Office at 917-935-4242 (12pm-5pm, Monday – Friday) or email us at tickets@thenewgroup.org for assistance. 
Unless stated, thenewgroup.org is the authorized seller of tickets to all The New Group productions and digital events. The New Group cannot assist with tickets purchased from a third-party seller.

The New Group reserves the right to amend or discontinue these ticketing policies at any time.

Ticket Holders for Canceled Performances (Jan 11 – 16, 18-19)
Please contact our box office so we can exchange your tickets into another performance.

 

 

Performances will take place at The Pershing Square Signature Center
480 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036

 


 

Current Box Office Hours:
Out of production: Tuesday – Thursday 12PM – 5PM

Please note:
There is no physical box office location but staff can be reached by email tickets@thenewgroup.org or phone 917-935-4242

A box office associate will be on site at the theater, one hour prior to curtain each day for in-person sales and customer service.

Running Time:
2 Hours and 30 minutes, with 1 intermission.

Maximum of 4 tickets per customer.

 

 

 

Cast & Creative

Images & Video

PHOTOS

Leanne Antonio, Brandon Victor Dixon, Tariq Trotter, Oneika Phillips in Black No More. Photo by Monique Carboni.
Ephraim Sykes, Tamika Lawrence, Lillias White in Black No More. Photo by Monique Carboni.
Ephraim Sykes, Tamika Lawrence, Brandon Victor Dixon, Theo Stockman, Jennifer Damiano in Black No More. Photo by Monique Carboni.  
Ephraim Sykes, ensemble in Black No More. Photo by Monique Carboni.  
Tamika Lawrence in Black No More. Photo by Monique Carboni.  
Tamika Lawrence, Brandon Victor Dixon in Black No More. Photo by Monique Carboni.  
Brandon Victor Dixon, Tracy Shayne, Jennifer Damiano, Theo Stockman, Howard McGillin in Black No More. Photo by Monique Carboni. 
Ephraim Sykes and ensemble in Black No More. Photo by Monique Carboni.  
Brandon Victor Dixon, Tariq Trotter, Jennifer Damiano, ensemble in Black No More. Photo by Monique Carboni. 
Brandon Victor Dixon, Howard McGillan, Zachary Daniel Jones, Nicholas Ranauro, Edward Watts, Tariq Trotter in Black No More. Photo by Monique Carboni.
Brandon Victor Dixon, Tariq Trotter in Black No More. Photo by Monique Carboni
Brandon Victor Dixon and ensemble. Photo by Monique Carboni.
Black No More, rehearsal photo by Marc J. Franklin, 2021.
Black No More, rehearsal photo by Marc J. Franklin, 2021.
Black No More, rehearsal photo by Marc J. Franklin, 2021.
Black No More, rehearsal photo by Marc J. Franklin, 2021.
Black No More, rehearsal photo by Marc J. Franklin, 2021.
Black No More, rehearsal photo by Marc J. Franklin, 2021.
Black No More, rehearsal photo by Marc J. Franklin, 2021.

Performance Info

Performance Schedule

 

Accessible Performances:

Open Captioned Performance | Saturday, February 26 at 2pm

 

 

 

 


Post-Show Talkbacks
Tuesday, February 22, 2022

EXPLORE

Watch Tariq Trotter on Adapting Black No More into a Musical | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

 


 

Read The New York Times: The Evolution of Black Music, and a Man’s Soul, in One Show


 

Watch Black Thought of The Roots: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
and hear exclusive music from Black No More.