Overview
- The new musical will play a strictly limited four-week engagement at The Shed Off-Broadway.
- Ticket access rolls out in stages with member presales first, a Mastercard cardholder window next, and a general on-sale at TheShed.org.
- The show adapts Fannie Hurst’s 1933 novel and its two film versions about two mothers facing race and class barriers.
- Liesl Tommy directs, Lynn Nottage writes the book, and John Legend provides music and lyrics.
- The Shed and National Black Theatre co-produce with partners including Get Lifted Film Co., Crocodile Eyes, Universal Theatrical Group, and LD Entertainment, and casting has not yet been announced.