New Musical THE TEN From Kelley and Santiago-Hudson

[jacobsnchz14]

New Musical THE TEN From Kelley and Santiago-Hudson#1

Posted: 10/17/22 at 12:43pm

Producers Ken Davenport and Primary Wave Music announced the development of The Ten, a new musical project inspired by the power and spiritual energy of gospel, featuring music that also draws from hip-hop, bluegrass, R&B, soul, and the blues. The new musical will feature music and lyrics by the Grammy Award® nominated team Future Cut (Tunde Babalola and Darren Lewis), and Emily Phillips, book by Nambi E. Kelley, and will be directed by Tony Award® winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson. Sandi Moran will also serve as producer on The Ten. A reading is being planned for early 2023.

“The Ten is loosely based on the story of Moses and The Ten Commandments set in our current times. Through this fascinating story we will span the landscape of modern music, from soul and gospel, to funk, country, folk and everything in between. The Ten will wonderfully alter what our ideas of what a modern musical can be. So be prepared for a thrilling ride."

[JSquared2]

New Musical THE TEN From Kelley and Santiago-Hudson#2

Posted: 10/17/22 at 12:53pm

Sure.  I know that when I think of hip-hop, bluegrass and soul music, the first name that comes to mind is Ken Davenport.

 

[bwaylyric]

New Musical THE TEN From Kelley and Santiago-Hudson#3

Posted: 10/17/22 at 4:08pm

I can't wait to hear that hip hop number about adultery.

[BETTY22]

New Musical THE TEN From Kelley and Santiago-Hudson#4

Posted: 10/17/22 at 5:58pm

This sounds great. 

Primary Wave Music are major and Ruben Santiago-Hudson is the perfect fit for this.