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Alana Alexander and Craig Wiggins perform in Sing Harlem Sing! at the Dempsey Theater, 2009. Photo credit: G.N. Miller. The spirit The source The sound The singers Feel the fire Feel the music Sing Harlem Sing! featuring the cast direct from the Japan Tour and Vy Higginsen, as you remember her, on WBLS, KISS-FM and WWRL as well as WVHW, the radio station that brought you Mama, I Want to Singwhere the music comes alive.
Dejahnee Richardson is a star gospel soloist in Sing Harlem Sing!, 2008. Photographer unknown. Performances Resume October 10, 2009 Visit the Sing Harlem Sing! page for more details and tickets.
Sheila Benning in Mama I Want to Sing, 1988. Photographer unknown. This classical Black gospel musical was named by Time Magazine as one of the “Ten Best of 1984” and is loosely based on the life of Doris Troy (“Just One Look”). Mama follows the growth and development of Doris Winter from her roots in her father’s church in Harlem to her rise to international fame as a pop singer. Mama is available for a full theatrical production or in a concert version. 2 hours • 6 principal singers • 10-12 member choir • 3 member band • 5 crew • Order CD
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Myoshi featured in Let Me Off in Harlem, 2003. Photo credit: G.N. Miller.
Sing! Mama 2 is the sequel to Mama, I Want to Sing. This show follows the courtship, marriage and birth of the first child of superstar Doris Winter and her husband, Rev. Julian Simmons. The drama is touching and ultimately triumphant with upscale costumes and top-notch original music. 2 hours • 6 singers • 10-12 member choir • 3 member band • 5 crew • Order CD
The last of the Mama trilogy, Born to Sing reveals the funny and stirring behind-the-scenes activities of Doris Winter’s international tour with her sensitive, vulnerable 15-year-old daughter and a group of talented teenagers. Acclaimed by the New York Times, New York Post and Philadelphia Inquirer, Born to Sing dramatizes how family and spiritual values can help heal tensions and conflicts. 2 hours • 6 principles • 10-12 member choir • 3 member band • 5 crew
Knoelle Higginson and Reggie Woods featured in Let Me Off in Harlem, 2003. Photo credit: G.N. Miller.
This show is a re-creation of a Harlem hot spot from back in the day. Performed by a versatile cast and live jazz ensemble dressed in tuxedos and evening attire, the show is a nostalgic blend of jazz, soul, R & B and gospel. This show is about lovethe highs and the lows, the moods, the feelings, the breakups and the make-upsand the battle of the sexes in the old, good days. 60 minutes • 7 singers • 4 member band • 1 set • 3 crew • Order CD
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New Harlem Gospel Singers featured in Gospel Is...! Photo credit: G.N. Miller
A rousing blend of traditional and contemporary gospel music. This show is perfect for large theaters, auditoriums or renovated houses of worship. Gospel is…! is a high-energy, get-on-your-feet, and join-in-on-the-good-time experience. 90 minutes • 12 singers • 3 member band • 3 crew • Order original cast CD
This show is a gospel concert with a story and message that says music can heal, inspire and bring people together in difficult and trying times. It features world-class soloists, duets, trios, and wonderful male quartet. 2 hours • 12 singers as ensemble and step-out featured soloists • 3 crew • Order CD
This hand-clapping, toe-tapping gospel revue presents gospel favorites that can be enjoyed by the entire family from grandma to the baby sister. 60 minutes • 6 singers • 2 member band • 2 crew
Tyrone Flowers (foreground) singing in Joyful Joyful performance in 2006. Photo credit: G.N. Miller.
This is an intimate show with many moods, textures and expressions. This show was designed especially for small spaces such as restaurants and the dining halls of schools or churches. 60 minutes
This is a day in the life of an authentic gospel church on their 100th anniversary. The day-long ceremony takes place with inspiring guests who sing their powerful testimonies. 60 minutes • 12-18 singers • 4 member band • 4 crew
Mama Foundation for the Arts
We have a variety of shows that travel easily. These shows may be custom tailored to your needs, budgets, and demographics. Promotional media kits upon request. or call (212) 280-1045. |
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