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Nina Simone: Four Women by Christina Ham
October 2, 2022 • 2:00 pm - October 23, 2022 • 2:00 pm
$35 – $89
“An artist’s responsibility is to reflect the times.” — Nina Simone
South Coast Repertory presents Nina Simone: Four Women by Christina Ham, directed by Logan Vaughn.
Following the 1963 bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church, Nina Simone shifted her talents to activism, creating some of our most powerful Civil Rights anthems. Described as “riveting, relevant and oh so real” by Broadway World, this deeply personal play with music imagines how the iconic chanteuse forged her true calling–and gave voice to countless other Black women fighting to overcome stereotypes and racism. Includes Simone’s most impactful songs including “To Be Young, Gifted and Black,” “Go Limp” and “Mississippi Goddam.”
Featuring: Richard Baskin Jr., Meredith Noël, Chibuba Osuala, Arie Bianca Thompson and Jennifer Leigh Warren. Running time: Approximately 90 minutes with no intermission. Recommendation: Ages 14+
Regular Performances: Wednesday-Friday @7:45pm. Sat @2pm & 7:45pm. Sunday @ 2pm
ASL Performance: Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022 @ 2 p.m