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Simply Simone at Portland Playhouse
Dates: 4/28/2027 - 6/6/2027
📍 Theatre: Portland Playhouse
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Simply Simone is a musical created by David Grapes and Robert Neblett, with arrangements by Vince di Mura and directed by Patdro Harris, exploring the life and legacy of singer and activist Nina Simone. The production examines Nina as a character at various stages of her life, exploring themes of freedom, self-expression, and the courage to live fully and unapologetically. It closes out the Portland Playhouse Season 19 mainstage lineup.
Cast and Creative Team for Simply Simone at Portland Playhouse
Cast
Lester Purry
Thurgood Marshall
Lou Bellamy
Ensemble
Charles Grant
Ensemble
Brian Weaver
Ensemble
Patdro Harris
Ensemble
Creative Team
Brian Weaver
Director
Patdro Harris
Director
David Grapes
Composer
Robert Neblett
Composer
Vince di Mura
Orchestrator
Lou Bellamy
Director
Charles Grant
Director
News About Simply Simone at Portland Playhouse
THURGOOD, OSLO, and More Set For Portland Playhouse Season 19
May 12, 2026 Portland Playhouse announced its 19th season, featuring five productions including THURGOOD, TABLE 17, OSLO, SIMPLY SIMONE, and A CHRISTMAS CAROL, exploring justice, identity, love, and second chances.About the Theatre
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