Overview
- Tyler Perry joined the producing team Friday, with lead producer Brian Anthony Moreland announcing his role ahead of the April 25 opening.
- Deadline reports Perry is expected to take on traditional co-producer duties, including investing money and joining producer meetings.
- The revival began previews March 30 at the Barrymore Theatre, the same venue that hosted the play’s 1988 Broadway premiere.
- The cast features Taraji P. Henson and Cedric the Entertainer under director Debbie Allen, who leads this second entry in August Wilson’s American Century Cycle.
- Playbill notes the limited engagement is scheduled to run through July 26 as the production builds toward opening night.