Intimate Apparel Off-Broadway Original Cast
Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of Andre Bishop) has announced that it will produce Intimate Apparel, a new opera with music by Ricky Ian Gordon and a libretto by Lynn Nottage, based on her critically acclaimed play. The production, which will be directed by Bartlett Sher, will begin previews Thursday, February 27 and open on Monday, March 23 at the Mitzi E. Full synopsis
Original
Original Cast
George Armstrong
Mr. Charles
Esther
(Swing)
Mrs. Dickson
Young Man
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Mr. Marks
Arnold Livingston Geis, a versatile Los Angeles-based tenor originally from Chehalis, WA, has an impressive background in both opera and film, including past performances in productions like Wagner’s *The Flying Dutchman* with the Los Angeles Opera and notable roles such as Peter Quint in *Turn of the Screw*. more...
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Tesia Kwarteng, who graced the stage at Lincoln Center Theater in Intimate Apparel, has an impressive repertoire that includes performances at the Metropolitan Opera in Fire Shut Up in My Bones, Porgy and Bess, and Hamlet. more...
Young Woman
Justin Lee Miller, who has graced the Broadway stage in productions such as My Fair Lady and The Phantom of the Opera, brought his extensive theatrical experience and training to Intimate Apparel. more...
Corinna Mae
Jasmine Muhammad, a versatile vocalist known for her work in opera and jazz, was an ensemblist and Esther cover in Lincoln Center Theater's 2021-2022 premiere of Ricky Ian Gordon's new opera Intimate Apparel, marking her return to the stage after a two-year hiatus. more...
Mrs. Van Buren
Naomi O'Connell, who has been praised by the New York Times as "a radiant mezzo-soprano," brought her extensive operatic experience and award-winning talent to the cast of *Intimate Apparel*. more...
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Mayme
Esther