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Crowns 2004

Mar 5 – Apr 18, 2004 in Goodman's Albert Theatre

1 hour and 46 minutes


The Goodman will come alive with the glorious sounds of Gospel music when Regina Taylor’s Crowns takes the stage! A tribute to the unique cultural phenomenon that fuses faith with fashion, Crowns is a celebration of black women and their church hats. Adapted from the bets-selling book of the same title, Crowns combines oral history, Gospel music and a generous dose of “hattitude” to extol the hat as the symbol of the pride, beauty and endurance of black women everywhere. As the New York Times exclaimed at the play’s off-Broadway premiere, “Hats off to Crowns!”

 

 

Group Tickets: Now available for 10+, email Groups@GoodmanTheatre.org for information on select discounted rates and perks.

Questions? Need help? Contact the box office at (312) 443-3800, 12noon – 5pm, daily.

Artists

Regina Taylor

Playwright and Director

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Alliance Theatre

Associated

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Craig Marberry

Adaptor

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Michael Cunningham

Adaptor

Dianne McIntyre

Choreography

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Arena Stage

Associated

John Steven Crowley

Preacher / Man

Desiré DuBose

Yolanda

Tina Fabrique

Mother Shaw

Gail Grate

Wanda

e’Marcus Harper

Piano

Karan Kendrick

Jeanette

Barbara D. Mills

Mabel

Bernardine Mitchell

Velma

David Pleasant

Percussion / Traps / Guitar / Harmonica / Additional Arrangements

Nikkieli DeMone

Understudy

Penelope Walker

Understudy

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Riccardo Hernández

Set Design

Emilio Sosa

Costume and Hat Design

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Scott Zielinski

Lighting Design

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Darron L West

Soundscape

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William F. Hubbard

Music Direction and Additional Arrangements

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Linda Twine

Original Arrangements

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Megan Monaghan

Dramaturg

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Pat A. Flora

Production Stage Manager

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Anjali Bidani

Stage Manager