A FREE MAN OF COLOR is a freewheeling epic set in 1802 New Orleans. Jacques Cornet, the title character, is a new world Don Juan and the wealthiest inhabitant of this sexually charged and racially progressive city. Jacques thinks all is well in his paradise until history intervenes, more...
Original Cast
Count Achille Creux
Mercure
Doña Smeralda (u/s)
Josephine (u/s)
Mrs. Sparks
Terpsichore
The Infanta
(Bonaparte's wife)
Calliope (u/s)
Doña Athene (u/s)
Euterpe (u/s)
Lady Harcourt (u/s)
Mrs. Sparks (u/s)
Terpsichore (u/s)
The Infanta (u/s)
Intendante Juan Ventura Morales (u/s)
Jonathan Sparks (u/s)
Major Walter Reed (u/s)
Napoleon Bonaparte (u/s)
Remy Dorilante (u/s)
General LeClerc (u/s)
Georges Feydeau (u/s)
James Monroe (u/s)
King Carlos Cuarto (u/s)
LeClerc's Captain (u/s)
Lord Harcourt (u/s)
Meriwether Lewis (u/s)
Pythagore (u/s)
Count Achille Creux (u/s)
Mercure (u/s)
Thomas Jefferson (u/s)
Dr. Toubib
Thomas Jefferson
John McMartin, a 2009 inductee to the Theatre Hall of Fame, graced the stage in Lincoln Center Theater's production of "A Free Man of Color," adding to his impressive list of Broadway credits which includes Tony-nominated performances in shows like "Into the Woods" and "Sweet Charity." more...
General LeClerc
King Carlos Cuarto
Pythagore
Jacques Cornet (u/s)
Leda
Margery Jolicoeur (u/s)
Melpomene
Mme. Dorilante
(a country wife)
(Applause Books)
(Haitian revolutionary)
(Haitian revolutionary)
Jonathan Sparks
Major Walter Reed
Intendante Juan Ventura Morales
Napoleon Bonaparte
Doña Polissena (u/s)
Euterpe
Lady Harcourt
Mme. Mandragola (u/s)
Robert Livingston (u/s)
(Minister to France)
Alcibiade
Dr. Toubib (u/s)
Jacques Cornet
Jeffrey Wright, an acclaimed American actor and Tony Award winner, brought his remarkable talent to the cast of "A Free Man of Color," adding to his impressive repertoire that includes his celebrated role as Belize in "Angels in America." more...
Production Team
Batwin & Robin Productions, Inc. Projection Designer
Hope Clarke Choreographer
Cynthia Demand Make-Up Designer
Peggy Eisenhauer Lighting Designer
Jules Fisher Lighting Designer
Ann Hould-Ward Costume Designer
Paul Huntley Hair and Wig Designer
David Rockwell Scenic Designer
Scott Stauffer Sound Designer
Jeanine Tesori Composer
(Original Music)
(Original Music)
George C. Wolfe Director
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