Theatrical Mustang: Rodney Hicks, a.k.a. Baby Spike Lee
On this episode, Woodzick talks to theatremaker Rodney Hicks, who will direct ‘Passing Strange’ at Portland Playhouse this Spring.
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On this episode, Woodzick talks to theatremaker Rodney Hicks, who will direct ‘Passing Strange’ at Portland Playhouse this Spring.
February recalls the premieres of 2 groundbreaking Black musicals on Broadway, the contentious beginnings of English theatre in the Big Easy, and a little company that could in Pennsylvania.
The famed essayist and author has long loomed in the background of the songwriter’s work. Stew’s new concert musical pushes the influence to forefront—but don’t expect a hagiography.