Bubbling Brown Sugar: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Bubbling Brown Sugar follows a group of friends as they uncover the hidden gems and untold stories of Harlem’s past, while confronting their own hopes, dreams, and challenges along the way. The show pays homage to the figures and landmarks that have shaped the community, from the Tree of Hope to the 1920s speakeasies. Each scene in Bubbling Brown Sugar transports audiences back in time, immersing them in the vibrant tapestry of Harlem’s history.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1976)
Cast Size: 20+
Genre: Revue
Setting: 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1970s / USA (NYC)
Creative Team
Music: Various
Book: Loften Mitchell
Concept: Rosetta LeNoire
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1976)➝
Tags
1970s, Black Artists, Jazz, Revue
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