Based on the novel by Sherley Anne Williams
Set in the 1800s, the story concerns two historical women: A runaway slave and a woman who helps her to freedom.
Original Cast
Dessa Rose
Adam Nehemiah/Oscar/Sheriff Pine/Bertie Sutton/Wilson (u/s)
Ruth's mother/Mrs. Steele/Susannah
Rose/House Slave/Ada/Auntie Chole
Adam Nehemiah
Michael Hayden, who performed in the Off-Broadway production of Dessa Rose, has an illustrious career with notable roles across Broadway, Off-Broadway, and London stages, including a Tony nomination for Judgment at Nuremberg and an Olivier Award nomination for Carousel. more...
Sheriff Hughes/Trader Wilson/Bertie Sutton/Parishioner/Auctioneer
Ruth/Ruth's Mother/Susannah (u/s)
Dorcas, et al.
Dorcas/Field Hand/Gemina/Janet
Nathan
Dessa Rose/Annabel (u/s)
Kenita R. Miller, who has an impressive array of credits including a Grammy nomination for her role in Once On This Island, was part of the cast of Dessa Rose, showcasing her versatile talent in both Broadway and regional theater productions. more...
Robert Steele, et al.
Robert Steele/Parishioner/Auctioneer/Mr. Oscar/Sheriff Pine
Annabel
Field Hand
Field Hand/Parishioner/House Slave/Annabel
House Slave
Parishioner
Haker/Field Hand
Nathan/Harker/Kaine/Philip (u/s)
Dorcas/Janet/Rose/Ada/Chole (u/s)
NaTasha Yvette Williams, who has graced the Broadway stage in productions like The Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess and The Color Purple, was part of the cast in Dessa Rose. more...
Ruth
Kaine/Field Hand/Philip
Production Team
Loy Arcenas Scenic Designer
William David Brohn Orchestrator
Graciela Daniele Director/Choreographer
Director
Choreographer
Peggy Eisenhauer Lighting Designer
Jules Fisher Lighting Designer
David Holcenberg Musical Director
Christopher Jahnke Orchestrator
Toni-Leslie James Costume Designer
Scott Lehrer Sound Designer
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