RED: A New Musical at Vanguard Theater
Dates: 5/2/2026 - 5/9/2026
📍 Theatre: Vanguard Theater
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RED: A New Musical, written by Lawrence Dandridge, is part of Vanguard Theater's 2026 Illuminating New Voices Festival, running May 2-3 and May 8-9 in Montclair, NJ. The festival presents eight original works in development across four nights, created by emerging playwrights and multidisciplinary artists. This year's lineup explores themes of autonomy, identity, and resistance, examining what happens when who we are becomes something outside of our control and the ways we attempt to reclaim ourselves.
Cast and Creative Team for RED: A New Musical at Vanguard Theater
Creative Team
Janeece Freeman Clark
Artistic Director
Imani Nyame
Producer
Lenyx Rose
Producer
News About RED: A New Musical at Vanguard Theater
Vanguard Theater Reveals Lineup For 2026 Illuminating New Voices Festival
April 20, 2026 Vanguard Theater announced the lineup for its ILLUMINATING NEW VOICES FESTIVAL, featuring eight original works across four nights in Montclair, NJ, exploring themes of autonomy, identity, and resistance.About the Theatre
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