This panel, moderated by scenic designer Riccardo Hernandez, features Broadway designers’ perspectives on the historical and current Black musical theater. Enjoy a lively discussion of both classic and contemporary Black musical theater works through the lens of scenic design, lighting design, costume design, sound design, and more. Tracing the evolution of Black musical theater from its early roots to contemporary works, the exhibition highlights the contributions of groundbreaking artists such as Eubie Blake, Vinnette Carroll, Micki Grant, George C. Wolfe, and Langston Hughes, along with iconic productions including Shuffle Along, Don’t Bother Me, I Can’t Cope, The Wiz, and A Strange Loop.
New York City, NY; NYC