Nina Simone musical to open at New World Stages in February

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 12/17/21 at 12:00pm

Little Girl Blue, a musical inspired by Nina Simone's life, written by and starring Laiona Michelle (Amazing Grace, Book of Mormon, American Hero), will open for a limited run engagement, Off-Broadway at The Shubert Organization's New World Stages (Stage 5) on February 28, 2022.

The show premiered to sold-out audiences at George Street Playhouse in early 2019. This past summer, Little Girl Blue continued wowing audiences, when it ran as part of Goodspeed by the River series in East Haddam, Connecticut, outdoors, under a big tent.

In addition to Ms. Michelle in the title role, the company's original cast and director are returning, including the exceptional trio of musicians that accompany Ms. Michelle on stage - Kenn Salters, Saadi Zain, and pianist Mark Fifer who is also the production's Music Director and Arranger, as well as director Devanand Janki. The production will also have an all female BIPOC design team that includes Shoko Kambura (scenic design), Ari Fulton(costume design), Dawn Chiang (lighting design), Twi McCallum (sound design), and Earon Nealey (wig design). Jason Styres/The Casting Collective is in charge of casting, Ernie Fimbres is the production stage manager, MZQ Productions is the management firm for this production, and Lisa Dozier King/LDK Productions, will serve as the production's General Manager.

Previews begin on February 19th with the official press opening on February 28th. Performances for Little Girl Blue are scheduled on Mondays and Wednesdays at 7:00PM, Thursdays at 2:00PM & 7:00PM, Fridays at 8:00PM, Saturdays at 2:00PM & 8:00PM, and Sundays at 3:00PM.

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 12/17/21 at 12:17pm

I'm just worried about any new show opening on Broadway in the Winter in these sh*tty conditions. Sounds beautiful though. 

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 12/17/21 at 12:28pm

At least for the next few months, I’m gonna put a * next to any new opening announcements. I hope it happens because this is one I’d really love to see.

[girlcop]

Posted: 12/17/21 at 11:06pm

I’ve got my ticket already. My fingers will be crossed into the new year! 

[SpiritualGangster]

Posted: 12/18/21 at 9:48am

nina simone is one of my idols. her music has had a huge impact on my life. i would love to see this. hoping it doesn't get too scary covid-wise and prevent that from happening.