113 - A Musical is Born with 2023 Resident Lynn Nottage, John Legend, and Liesl Tommy

A sneak peek of a new musical Imitation of Life with music and lyrics by John Legend, Book by 2023 Resident Lynn Nottage, and Directed by Liesl Tommy. Two guests are invited to meet the multi-award winning team of artists and attend the first invitation only staged workshop of the musical in the New York City rehearsal studio.

Originally a 1933 novel by Fannie Hurst, Imitation of Life was adapted into two films. The first in 1934 was Oscar-nominated, and the second in 1959 earned Juanita Moore a best actress nomination and Susan Kohner a supporting actress nomination. The story follows a Black single mother named Delilah and her daughter named Peola who passes as white. Meanwhile, Delilah forms a friendship and business partnership with a white widower named Bea. The story follows themes of racial and economic tensions in America. 

This item is valid for two guests.