Just Lena at Vincent Victoria Presents
Dates: (6/28/2019 - 7/7/2019 )
Vincent Victoria Presents |
3414 La Branch
Houston, 7700
Phone: 2818326380
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Vincent Victoria Presents the World Premiere of the drama "Just Lena"; a historical dramatization based the life of the legendary African American singer and actress Lena Horne.Horne, the first African American signed to M.G.M. studios during the Golden Age of Hollywood still faced major racism, which affected her ability to achieve true movie stardom unlike her friends and contemporaries Ava Gardner and Judy Garland.Still Lena Horne persevered and became a huge attraction in nightclubs, concerts, and on records.
Written by playwright Vincent Victoria, the play is set in 1973 on the set of the popular Television show Sanford and Son where Horne was a guest star and takes us on a journey through her distinguished career.
Show times are Friday and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 5 pm. Special Matinee performances at 12 pm Sunday June 30 and 3 pm Saturday July 6.
News About Just Lena at Vincent Victoria Presents
Vincent Victoria Presents JUST LENA Virtually
July 25, 2020Playwright/Producer Vincent Victoria is remounting his play Just Lena virtually August 7th and 8th on Vincent Victoria Presents' Facebook Page live and on ZOOM at 8 pm.
Vincent Victoria Presents DIVAS, DUDES, AND CHARACTERS
June 17, 2020Houston Theater company Vincent Victoria Presents will be premiering their next virtual production on June 26th and 27th. Entitled Divas, Dudes, and Characters, the performance will include scenes and monologues from Playwright/Producer Vincent Victoria's catalog of plays.
December 19th Update: THE WIZ - Pearl Theatre Leads Best Musical Category in the BWW Houston Awards Voting
December 19, 2019We're heading into the final week of voting for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
BroadwayWorld Houston Awards Update: THE WIZ - Pearl Theatre Leads Best Musical!
December 09, 2019There's just a few weeks left to make your voice heard and submit your votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
BWW Review: JUST LENA Weathers the Storm at Vincent Victoria Presents
July 02, 2019We struggle as humans to fit in and be enough at any given moment, and that's the lesson Lena Horne offered the world and herself. Even though she made history and became a champion of the Civil Rights movement, she struggled every step of the way with the identity created by her appearance and demeanor.
Vincent Victoria Presents JUST LENA
May 26, 2019Continuing his cycle of plays about legendary African American entertainers, playwright Vincent Victoria and his company Vincent Victoria Presents, will be dramatizing the life of Lena Horne with the play 'Just Lena' June 28th-July 7th at Midtown Art Center.
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