Black Ensemble Theater presents the world premiere of an uplifting musical celebration, highlighting the lives and careers of iconic music legends Patti LaBelle, Dionne Warwick, and Gladys Knight. Written and directed by Daryl D. Brooks, the show takes audiences backstage as the trio reflects on their sisterhood, personal journeys, and the relationships that have shaped their lives. The production features beloved hits such as "Midnight Train to Georgia" and "That's What Friends Are For." The cast includes Rose Marie Simmons, Michaela Dukes, Sybyl Walker, Brianna Buckley, Tamara Batiest, and others, bringing these enduring songs and stories to life.
Cast and Creative Team for That's What Friends Are For: Gladys, Dionne and Patti at Black Ensemble Theater
Cast
Rose Marie Simmons
Mature Gladys Knight
Trequon Tate
Ensemble
Jaitee Thomas
Michael Peterson/Ensemble
Dwight Neal
Luther Vandross/Ensemble
Dennis Dent
Charles Gibbons/Ensemble
Courtney Driver
Young Patti LaBelle/Ensemble
Tamara Batiest
Mature Patti LaBelle
Brianna Buckley
Young Dionne Warwick
Sybyl Walker
Mature Dionne Warwick
Michaela Dukes
Young Gladys Knight
Creative Team
Harrison Ornelas
Technical Director
Rachel West
Master Electrician
Tanji Harper
Choreographer
Robin DaSilva
Vocal Arranger
Sean Alvarez
Sound Designer
D.j. Douglass
Projection Designer
Cat Andrade
Equity Stage Manager
Gregory Grahm
Costume Designer
Angie Weber Miller
Set Designer
Denise Karczewski
Lighting Designer
Robert Reddrick
Music Director
Daryl D. Brooks
Director
Daryl D. Brooks
Writer
Jackie Taylor
Producer
Olivia Leslie
Equity Assistant Stage Manager
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