Clay Bogan III

The new musical SHIDA, written and performed by Jeannette Bayardelle -- whose Broadway appearances include leading roles in THE COLOR PURPLE and HAIR -- will receive its world-premiere this summer Off-Broadway as an Ars Nova Summer Fling (511 W. 54 St. in Manhattan). Previews begin tonight, July 19 prior to SHIDA's official opening night on July 31. The limited engagement runs through August 28.

The new musical SHIDA, written and performed by Jeannette Bayardelle -- whose Broadway appearances include leading roles in THE COLOR PURPLE and HAIR -- will receive its world-premiere this summer Off-Broadway as an Ars Nova Summer Fling (511 W. 54 St. in Manhattan). Previews begin July 19 prior to SHIDA's official opening night on July 31. The limited engagement runs through August 28.

Ars Nova has just announced a three show run of a new solo musical written and performed by musical theater powerhouse Jeanette Bayardelle (The Color Purple). The show tells the tale of a girl from the Bronx beating the odds and features a score that fuses rock, jazz, blues and gospel.

The Broadway at Birdland concert series is proud to present a Concert Presentation of Jeannette Bayardelle in SHIDA - A New Musical on Monday, August 15 at 7pm.