SYNOPSIS:

Inspired by Gayle F. Wald’s book Shout, Sister, Shout!, this new musical tells the story of Sister Rosetta Tharpe—one of America’s most influential rock, R&B and gospel crossover singers and guitarists. Ambitious, courageous and uncompromisingly public, Tharpe became a pioneer of the women’s movement for racial and sexual equality and musical legend who redefined the national and international music scene in the 1930s and 40s and beyond. Dive into Cheryl L. West’s spirited, authentic and emotionally charged story about a charismatic music forerunner and the authentic roots of rock & roll.

Directed by Kenneth L. Roberson

Music Direction by Sheilah V. Walker

Choreographed by William Carlos Angulo

Featuring Carrie Compere, Joe Mallon, Carol Dennis, Felicia Boswell, Sinclair Mitchell, Nik Savoy-Dock, David Rowen, Joseph Anthony Byrd, Jamal Antony Shuriah, Jarran Muse, Raquel Jennings, Jalisa Williams, Keenan McCarter, Kelli Blackwell, Jessica Bennett, Jay Frisby, Troy Hopper, Michael Wood