Crowns at Olney Theatre Center
Dates: 1/31/2027
📍 Theatre: Olney Theatre Center
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Crowns is a production by ArtsCentric presented at Olney Theatre Center.
A young woman who moves down South to live with her aunt is given a lesson in “hat-titude” in this toe-tapping musical. From fur hats to flowered hats, pillboxes to turbans, to hats for work and hats for church, there is a hat for every occassion, and a cultural and historical significance to them as well as “Mother Shaw” and her “hat queens” share in their stories. This soul-stirring celebration demonstrates the handing down of culture from one generation to the next and celebrates the refuge, equality and healing that occurs in this place of spirituality.
Cast and Creative Team for Crowns at Olney Theatre Center
Cast
Ensemble
Ensemble
Victoria Clark
Kimberly Levaco
Creative Team
Hallie Gordon
Senior Associate Artistic Director
Hallie Gordon
Director
Ethan Heard
Director
Jeanine Tesori
Music
David Lindsay-Abaire
Book and Lyrics
News About Crowns at Olney Theatre Center
Photo Flash: Creative Cauldron Presents CROWNS THE MUSICAL
February 17, 2020 Creative Cauldron presents its first production of 2020, Crowns, February 13 - March 8, written by Regina Taylor and adapted from the book by Michael Cunningham and Craig Mayberry. When a Brooklyn teen goes to live in South Carolina after the death of her brother she learns the beauty, ceremony and symbolism of hat-wearing from her resilient, southern sisters. This musical draws from the roots of gospel music and traditions of greater African-American Diaspora to weave an inter-generational story of love, joy, and redemption.
Creative Cauldron to Present CROWNS, a Gospel-Fueled Musical of Family, Joy, and Redemption
February 07, 2020 Creative Cauldron will present its first production of 2020, Crowns, February 13 - March 8, written by Regina Taylor and adapted from the book by Michael Cunningham and Craig Mayberry. When a Brooklyn teen goes to live in South Carolina after the death of her brother she learns the beauty, ceremony and symbolism of hat-wearing from her resilient, southern sisters. This musical draws from the roots of gospel music and traditions of greater African-American Diaspora to weave an inter-generational story of love, joy, and redemption. Crowns has played throughout the country to acclaim, including a sold out run at Arena Stage. Directed by Kara Tameika Watkins and Ian Anthony Coleman, with musical direction by Cedric Lyles. Crowns will be presented at Creative Cauldron, 410 S Maple Ave, Falls Church VA 22046 from February 13 to March 8. Performances are Thursdays at 7:30 PM, Fridays at 7:30 PM, Saturdays at 7:30 PM, and Sundays at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM. Press night is Saturday, February 15th, 2020 at 7:30 PM. Please RSVP by Wednesday, February 12th.About the Theatre
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