Black No More
book by John Ridley
lyrics by Tariq Trotter
directed by Scott Elliot
January 11, 2022
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Overview
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.
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Leanne Antonio
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Rhaamell Burke-Missouri
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Elijah A. Carter
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Jennifer Damiano
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Brandon Victor Dixon
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Ryan Fitzgerald
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Gaelen Gilliland
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Polanco Jones Jr.
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Zachary Daniel Jones
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Tamika Lawrence
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Howard McGillin
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Sarah Meahl
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Mary Page Nance
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Oneika Phillips
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Nicholas Ranauro
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Malaiyka Reid
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Mars Rucker
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Angela M. Sauers
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Tracy Shayne
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Theo Stockman
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Ephraim Sykes
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Tariq Trotter
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Akron Watson
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Nyla Watson
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Edward Watts
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Lillias White
CastCreative Team
John Ridley
Book
Tariq Trotter
LyricsTariq Trotter, Anthony Tidd, James Poyser and Daryl Waters
MusicDerek McLane
Scenic DesignQween Jean
Costume DesignJeff Croiter
Lighting DesignNevin Steinberg
Sound DesignNikiya Mathis
Wig and Hair DesignKathy Fabian
PropsZane Mark
Music Director and Dance Music ArrangementsKristy Norter
Music CoordinatorValerie A. Peterson
Production Stage ManagerThe Telsey Office / Rebecca Scholl, CSA & Kristian Charbonier, CSA
CastingDaryl Waters
Music Supervision, Orchestrations, and Vocal ArrangementsBill T. Jones
Choreographer
Scott Elliott
DirectorGroup Sales
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Black No More is supported in part by the Map Fund.