for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf Broadway Original Cast
Structurally, For Colored Girls is a series of 20 poems, collectively called a 'choreopoem.' Shange's poetry expresses the many struggles and obstacles that African-American women face throughout their lives. It is performed by a cast of seven women characters, each of whom is known only by a color: "Lady in Yellow," "Lady in Purple," etc. Full synopsis
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Trazana Beverley, who made her Broadway debut in the original 1976 production of *For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf*, delivered a Tony Award-winning performance that cemented her status as a groundbreaking actress in American theater. more...
Seret Scott, a Drama Desk Award-winning actress, brought her extensive directing experience to the stage in the past, having directed numerous productions at prestigious venues such as the Old Globe Theatre and Off-Broadway, including her work on "for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf." more...
Other productions of for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf
- 1976 Off-Broadway — Original Off-Broadway Production · Cast
- 1976 Off-Broadway — · Cast
- 1979 West End — London Production · Cast
- 1980 Regional (US) — Regional Revival · Cast
- 2000 Off-Broadway — Off-Broadway Revival · Cast
- 2000 Off-Broadway — · Cast
- 2019 Off-Broadway — Public Theater Off-Broadway Revival · Cast
- 2022 Broadway — Broadway Revival Production · Cast
- 2026 London — · Cast
Production Team
Judy Dearing Costume Designer
Ming Cho Lee Scenic Designer
Paula Moss Choreographer
Jennifer Tipton Lighting Designer
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