AMERICAN PROPHET musical will premiere at Arena Stage

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Posted: 4/28/22 at 3:53pm

American Prophet

By Frederick Douglass, Charles Randolph-Wright & Marcus Hummon

Music & Lyrics by Marcus Hummon

Directed by Charles Randolph-Wright

In the Kreeger Theater | July 15 ­- August 28, 2022

Charles Randolph-Wright (Arena's Born for This: The BeBe Winans Story, Broadway's Motown the Musical) returns to Arena Stage with a groundbreaking musical powered by Frederick Douglass' own speeches and writings. Coupled with soaring new melodies and an original script from Grammy Award-winning songwriter Marcus Hummon and Randolph-Wright, Douglass rises as a fierce abolitionist and distinguished orator. Filled with an electrifying new score, this world premiere celebrates the revolutionary legacy of one of history's first freedom fighters, whose fire is needed now more than ever.

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/World-Premiere-of-AMERICAN-PROPHET-More-Announced-for-Arena-Stage-2022-2023-Season-20220428