for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf Broadway Replacement 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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Andrea Frierson, who was part of the original Broadway production of "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf," has an extensive career in theater, including notable performances in "Once on This Island" and "The Lion King." more...
Robbie McCauley, an acclaimed playwright, director, and actor, is known for her powerful performance in Ntozake Shange's "for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf" on Broadway, a show that poignantly addresses themes of race and racism in America. 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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