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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.

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