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Can I Get a Witness? The Gospel of James Baldwin

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Can I Get a Witness? The Gospel of James Baldwin
MusicMeshell Ndegeocello
SettingChurch service
BasisThe Fire Next Time
PremiereDecember 2016: Harlem Stage, Harlem, New York, United States

Creating Can I Get a Witness? The Gospel of James Baldwin is a 2016 musical theatrical tribute to writer James Baldwin created by musician Meshell Ndegeocello, it debuted in December 2016 at the Harlem Stage in Harlem, New York.[1][2][3][4]

The 2016 world premiere of the show was directed by Charlotte Brathwaite.[1]

Overview

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The piece is inspired by James Baldwin's book The Fire Next Time and presents it as a church service.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b Isherwood, Charles (December 8, 2016). "Review: 'Can I Get a Witness?' Takes James Baldwin's Message to Church". The New York Times.
  2. ^ a b Als, Hilton (December 5, 2016). "James Baldwin, Onstage". The New Yorker.
  3. ^ Farley, Christopher John (January 25, 2017). "'I Am Not Your Negro' Gives Fresh Voice to James Baldwin". The Wall Street Journal.
  4. ^ "Harlem Stage to present the world premiere of Meshell Ndegeocello's 'Can I Get a Witness? The Gospel of James Baldwin,' December 7–11". The Stage Review. November 29, 2016.
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