Photo Flash: First Look at Vital Theatre's SHOW WAY, Opening Today

Vital Theatre presents another world premiere musical, SHOW WAY. The production tells the story of seven generations of women who pass quilts, or "show ways," from daughter to daughter. As these quilts pass -- from slaves who sewed paths to freedom, to civil rights marchers, to a writer in modern-day New York, to a young girl who is eager to hear each generation's stories of bravery and courage -- the women reconnect with the past and look with hope toward the future. Get a first look at the production in the photos below!

This world-premiere musical is based on the Newbery Honor-winning children's book of the same name, written by Jacqueline Woodson and illustrated by Hudson Talbott. This moving and enlightening production, with a book by Melody Cooper, music and lyrics by Tyrone L. Robinson is directed by Melissa Maxwell.

The show runs on Saturdays and Sundays at 11 am and 1 pm from today, January 19-March 3, with special school holiday performances at 11 and 1 on January 21, February 6, and February 18-21. Tickets begin at $25. Premium seats are available for $30.

Photo Credit: Sun Productions

Danea Robinson and Donnell E. Smith

Danea Robinson and Donnell E. Smith

David Andino and Norma Hernandez

Ashley Lynette Brown and Christine Lee

Ashley Lynette Brown and Adiagha Faizah

Adiagha Faizah and Ashley Lynette Brown

Ashley Lynette Brown and Donnell E. Smith