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“The World According to Micki Grant” is an NFT must-have
The late Micki Grant was a talented actress, book writer, and creator of music and lyrics for decades. She brought us much-loved productions such as “Your Arms Too Short to Box With God,” “Working” and “Don’t Bother Me, I Can’t Cope,” to name a few. An absolutely magnificent New Federal Theater tribute to Woodie King in honor of this lady’s beautiful life and her contributions to the Broadway and off-Broadway theater community, ‘The World According to Micki Grant’ has a concept, an adaptation and directed by Nora Cole, an actress. who performed in Grant’s musicals and was a lifelong friend. The production is a love letter to Micki Grant and a demonstration of her love for her black community and her desire for us to have a chance in this industry. The production is created using Grant’s writings and music.
As soon as you enter NFT’s new theater space, located at 2162 Broadway and 76th Street, you’ll hear Grant’s charming voice singing the songs she composed. Four actors, three women and one man, then play several characters, including Grant herself at three different phases of her career with the names she used at each point. This very capable ensemble of actors includes Matelyn Alicia, April Armstrong, Patrice Bell and Brian Davis. They sing and dance their hearts out as they tell Grant’s story of his childhood, youth and adulthood. You see the influences in his life through his family members and through what was happening in the world. You hear about his triumphs throughout his career, seeing the posters of his Broadway successes and his failures.
This musical is filled with his love for humanity and his hope that we can change things for the better, if that is indeed what we want. She was someone who boldly sang about the power of black women and all the pressures put on black women.
One of the most beautiful aspects of this charming musical is all of Grant’s photos from his childhood, adolescence, and adulthood as a theater veteran. This is a lady who created work opportunities for so many black actors and other creatives when the work wasn’t there. The production also recognizes the special roles and relationships Grant had with people like playwright and actress Vinnette Carroll, and how this directly played into his life and success. This musical tells the story of the real power and beauty of a woman who left an indelible mark on society. He is someone to always cherish. Please make it your business to go see this musical. You will be happy to have experienced it. Micki Grant was a pioneer of her time and left a legacy that must be shared with every generation. For more information on tickets, visit www.NewFederalTheater.com.
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