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Black No More

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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Cast

Cast: Leanne Antonio

Leanne Antonio

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Cast: Rhaamell Burke-Missouri

Rhaamell Burke-Missouri

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Cast: Elijah A. Carter

Elijah A. Carter

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Cast: Jennifer Damiano

Jennifer Damiano

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Cast: Brandon Victor Dixon

Brandon Victor Dixon

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Cast: Ryan Fitzgerald

Ryan Fitzgerald

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Cast: Gaelen Gilliland

Gaelen Gilliland

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Cast: Polanco Jones Jr.

Polanco Jones Jr.

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Cast: Zachary Daniel Jones

Zachary Daniel Jones

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Cast: Tamika Lawrence

Tamika Lawrence

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Cast: Howard McGillin

Howard McGillin

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Cast: Sarah Meahl

Sarah Meahl

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Cast: Mary Page Nance

Mary Page Nance

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Cast: Oneika Phillips

Oneika Phillips

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Cast: Nicholas Ranauro

Nicholas Ranauro

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Cast: Malaiyka Reid

Malaiyka Reid

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Cast: Mars Rucker

Mars Rucker

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Cast: Angela M. Sauers

Angela M. Sauers

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Cast: Tracy Shayne

Tracy Shayne

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Cast: Theo Stockman

Theo Stockman

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Cast: Ephraim Sykes

Ephraim Sykes

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Cast: Tariq Trotter

Tariq Trotter

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Cast: Akron Watson

Akron Watson

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Cast: Nyla Watson

Nyla Watson

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Cast: Edward Watts

Edward Watts

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Cast: Lillias White

Lillias White

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Creative Team

John Ridley

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Lyrics: Tariq Trotter

Tariq Trotter

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Tariq Trotter, Anthony Tidd, James Poyser and Daryl Waters

Music

Derek McLane

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Qween Jean

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Jeff Croiter

Lighting Design
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Nevin Steinberg

Sound Design
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Nikiya Mathis

Wig and Hair Design
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Kathy Fabian

Props

Zane Mark

Music Director and Dance Music Arrangements
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Kristy Norter

Music Coordinator
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Valerie A. Peterson

Production Stage Manager
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The Telsey Office / Rebecca Scholl, CSA & Kristian Charbonier, CSA

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Daryl Waters

Music Supervision, Orchestrations, and Vocal Arrangements
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Bill T. Jones

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Director: Scott Elliott

Scott Elliott

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Group Sales

Interested in bringing a group of 10 or more? Please contact Anthony Colòn, our Manager of Ticketing and Audience Services at [email protected]

Accessibility at The Theater

The Pershing Square Signature Center is wheelchair accessible. Please email our box office at [email protected] with any questions.

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Gallery

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