Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe’s production of Caroline, or Change was the very first show to be staged in the Donelly Theatre, in the newly renovated Gerri Aaron & the Aaron Family Foundation Theatre Building.

Set in 1963 in Lake Charles, Louisiana, the Broadway musical Caroline, or Change tells the compelling story of Caroline, an African American maid, and her employers, the Gellman family. The score weaves blues, gospel and traditional Jewish klezmer music with lyrics by the playwright to tell the story of a changing America in a turbulent time. An intensely personal story by Tony/Pulitzer/Academy Award-winning writer Tony Kushner (Angels in America, Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln).

Click through the gallery below for photos, reviewer comments and information about the creative team and the generous sponsors who made this show possible.

Graphic design by Paula Murray, Artefact Design
Video by Bill Wagy Productions
Photos by Sorcha Augustine

Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda
Book by Quiara Alegria Hudes
Conceived by Lin-Manuel Miranda

From the creator of Hamilton comes this captivating story about a vibrant Latino community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood, where the corner bodega serves the sweetest coffee, the hair salon is gossip central, and the residents chase the American dream while clinging to their roots. This high energy, multi-Tony Award-winning musical pulsates with a spirited hip-hop beat and scorching Latin-infused rhythms.

WEST SIDE STORY for a new generation!” Time Magazine

IN THE HEIGHTS is presented through special arrangement with R & H Theatricals: www.rnh.com.

CAST AND CREATIVE

EMILY BARNASH (Camila Rosario)

BRIAN L. BOYD (Benny)

MARISSA BUCHHEIT (Vanessa)

MATTHEW CURTIS (Kevin)

RENATA EASTLICK (Daniela)

DONALD FRISON (Ensemble)

DERRIC GOBOURNE JR. (Ensemble)

MICHAEL KINSEY (Piragua Guy)

MICHAEL MENDEZ (Usnavi, Dance Captain)

RALEIGH MOSELY II (Graffiti Pete)

NINA NEGRON (Nina Rosario)

CHAKARA ROSA (Ensemble)

KHADIJA SALLET (Carla)

BRENTNEY STEPHENS (Ensemble)

MAITE UZAL (Abuela Claudia)

TROY D. WALLACE (Sonny)

SYDNEY WARNER (Ensemble)

ARTHUR WESLEY (Ensemble)

LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA (Concept/Music/Lyrics)

QUIARA ALEGRIA HUDES (Book)

JIM WEAVER (Director/Choreographer)

THOMAS CRAIG BUCKLEY (Music Director)

Based on the Book of Matthew, this soaring celebration in song and dance tells the story of Jesus, his apostles, and the women who inspired, followed and consoled him. From parables to miracles, from crucifixion to resurrection, it’s a tale of love, betrayal and redemption, told through rousing gospel music. Our production celebrated the show’s creator, Vinnette Carroll — the first African American woman to direct a show on Broadway.

Your Arms Too Short to Box with God was originally scheduled to run until April 5, 2020.

Click through the gallery below for photos, reviewer comments and information about the creative team and the generous sponsors who made this show possible.

Graphic design by Paula Murray, Artefact Design
Video by Bill Wagy Productions
Photos by Sorcha Augustine

Created and adapted by Nate Jacobs

Back by popular demand
Holiday add-on
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with this festive holiday revue. It’s the perfect blend of traditional Christmas carols paired with the soulful sounds from such Motown celebrities as Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, and The Jackson 5. WBTT’s dazzling signature style makes this the most memorable and fun Christmas treat of the season for the entire family!

A Motown Christmas is not included as part of our subscription series.

“Audiences love it”     Sarasota Magazine

CAST AND CREATIVE:

Ariel Blue

Brian L. Boyd

Ashley D. Brooks

Tarra Conner jones*

 JoAnna Ford*

 Derric Gobourne Jr. 

 Carmilia Harris

 Joey James, Michael Mendez*

 Raleigh Mosely II

 Leon S. Pitts II

Chakara Rosa

NATE JACOBS (Creator, Adapter and Director)

*Member of Actors’ Equity Association (AEA), the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States