In this episode Stuart Brown interviews Laiona Michelle, the creator and star of the one-woman musical, Little Girl Blue: The Nina Simone Musical, about the life and music of the legendary Nina Simone. The show plays on the grounds of the historic Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, CT through August 29, 2021 before moving to Off-Broadway in Fall 2021. Information at www.goodspeed.org
Little Girl Blue: The Nina Simone Musical is an exuberant new musical with a tour-de-force performance by award-winning actor Laiona Michelle. From classical music prodigy to “High Priestess of Soul,” this story taps into the legend that is Nina Simone with an honest and powerful portrait of her rich life and her ultimate decline. Feel the passion, joy and pain of a woman adored by millions – then and now.
Age Rating: 15+ for some language
Run Time: 2 hours and 10 minutes (including an intermission)
Written & Conceived by Laiona Michelle
Music & Various Quotes Inspired by Nina Simone
Additional Materials by Devanand Janki
Lighting Design by Will Johnson
Sound Design by Jay Hilton
Wig Design by Earon D. Nealey
Costume Coordinator Mary Readinger
Music Supervisor Mark Fifer
Directed by Devanand Janki
Premiere Production Presented by George Street Playhouse, February 1, 2019.
David Saint, Artistic Director | Kelly Ryman, Managing Director
Developed by Live & In Color, Artistic Director Devanand Janki
Special thanks to Ari Fulton
More information at https://www.goodspeed.org/shows/little-girl-blue.
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