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Henry Johnson: The Lost Hero at Capital Repertory Theatre

Dates: 3/9/2024


251 N Pearl St
Albany, NY 12207

Phone: (518) 346.6204


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By Rachel Lynett Dramaturgy by Eunice Ferreira

Henry Johnson has a street named for him in Albany, but why? The World War I soldier proved his bravery on the battlefield with the all-Black New York National Guard 369th Infantry Regiment. He led a victory parade through the streets of his birthplace but was scarred in body and spirit by the toils of war. For decades, he was denied his due from the United States military.

Playwright Rachel Lynett, with historical and dramaturgical research by Skidmore professor Eunice Ferreira, brings Henry Johnson to life with text and music from the Jazz and Ragtime era and more. Discover how the fight to recognize a real hero was finally won in 2015 when Henry Johnson received the Medal of Honor from President Barack Obama. This 45-minute play is a perfect companion to studies about World War I history, Black history and New York State history.

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TheREP's 12th Annual NEXT ACT! New Play Summit Will Be Live
TheREP's 12th Annual NEXT ACT! New Play Summit Will Be Live
June 01, 2023 Capital Repertory Theatre announces the 12th annual NEXT ACT! showcase of new works June 10-12, will be live for the first time in three years.

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Capital Repertory Theatre

251 N Pearl St
Albany, NY 12207

Phone: (518) 346.6204

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251 N Pearl St, Albany, NY

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What shows are coming up next at Capital Repertory Theatre?

The Lehman Trilogy (3/7/25-4/6/25)

Where is Capital Repertory Theatre located?

Capital Repertory Theatre is at 251 N Pearl St, Albany, NY.

What shows have played recently at Capital Repertory Theatre?

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (07/12/24-08/18/24)
Three Mothers (04/26/24-05/12/24)
Sweat (03/08/24-03/31/24)
Million Dollar Quartet Christmas (11/24/23-12/24/23)
Shakespeare: the Remix (10/28/23-10/28/23)
Skeleton Crew (10/19/23-10/29/23)
What the Constitution Means to Me (09/15/23-10/08/23)
Honky Tonk Angels (07/14/23-08/20/23)
The Wizard of Oz (11/18/22-12/24/22)
Jersey Boys (07/15/22-08/21/22)

What is the history of Capital Repertory Theatre ?

The mission of Capital Repertory Theatre (theREP) is to create a meaningful theatre generated from an authentic link to the community. theREP serves as a safe house for the cultural lives of both artists and the community at large. theREP fosters the belief that the theatre must serve as an advocate and caretaker of the common threads that bind the American culture together in a world that is defined more and more by diversity. theREP strives to bring to life those works that speak to our common cultural heritage as well as new work that expands our perceptions of ourselves and explores new horizons of thought through the medium of theatre.

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