I'll Be Damned If at Jubilee Theatre

A play with music celebrating the life and legacy of Idlewild, the legendary Black resort community known as the "Motown before Motown," and the life of the legendary Fiesta Doll, Carlean Gill. Carlean is a young girl from Detroit’s 8 Mile who dreams of a life beyond her neighborhood. She finds an exciting journey with the famed Arthur Braggs’ Idlewild Revue. As she joins the show as one of its glamorous Fiesta Dolls, she discovers her talents, finds her voice, and falls in love. From her love, she grows more and finds the strength to overcome obstacles and challenges she never thought she’d have to endure. This is not only a celebration of Black artistry and entrepreneurship but also of a woman’s legacy fueled by resilience, determination, and love. Developed through Jubilee Theatre's New Works program, this new work highlights the indomitable spirit of a woman who defies all odds to keep her dream alive.