Bubbling Brown Sugar: Musical Information & 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: Late 20th Century (1976)

Cast Size: 20+

Format: Revue

Setting: 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1970s / USA (NYC)


Creative Team

Music/Lyrics: Various

Book: Loften Mitchell


Cast Albums

Original Broadway Cast (1976)➝


Licensing

Bubbling Brown Sugar is not currently available for licensing.


Tags

1970s, Black Artists, Blues, Gospel, JazzRevue, Tap Dance


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