Amen Corner (musical)
| Amen Corner | |
|---|---|
James Baldwin | |
| Productions | 1983 Broadway |
Amen Corner is a
James Baldwin. The score consists of mostly gospel
-inspired music.
Synopsis
Margaret Alexander, the pastor of a storefront church in
trombonist
husband Luke returns after many years, now ill. Luke had always been trouble, and Sister Margaret had tried to keep him out of the life of her son, David, who she wants to become pastor some day. Now David wants to see his father, and Luke claims to have changed. Meanwhile, members of the church have seen David sneaking out to bars at night. Some argue that Margaret should step down as pastor.
Margaret struggles with her feelings for her husband, who says he still loves her, and her teenaged son, David, who has lost his faith and threatens to leave home. She finally reconciles with her dying husband, which purges her of her bitterness, and finds the strength to continue her religious mission.
Original cast and characters
| Character | Broadway (1983)[3] |
|---|---|
| Margaret Alexander | Rhetta Hughes |
| Sister Moore | Jean Cheek |
| Odessa | Ruth Brown |
| David Alexander | Keith Lorenzo Amos |
| Sister Boxer | Helena Joyce-Wright |
| Brother Boxer | Chuck Cooper |
| Luke Alexander | Roger Robinson |
Song list
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Production history
After 12 previews, the
Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical. The production received poor reviews.[4]
The musical was produced in Philadelphia by the Philadelphia Drama Guild in 1986 and has been produced a number of times since.[5]
References
- ^ Rich, Frank (11 November 1983). "Theater: 'Amen Corner,' Musical Set in Harlem". The New York Times.
- ^ "Amen Corner Broadway @ Nederlander Theatre - Tickets and Discounts".
- ^ Playbill 1983 Bio Cast Listaccessed 07/22/2023
- ^ New York Times review
- ^ Information about a 2005 production
External links
- Internet Broadway Database listing
- Amen Corner at the Music Theatre International website
- Amen Corner at the Musical Heaven website