Freedom Riders: The Civil Rights Musical plays on Wednesday and Thursday, September 24 and 25 at City College Center for the Arts in Aaron Davis Hall – Marian Anderson Theater at 7 PM both nights. The concert is directed by Richard Allen, an award-winning composer, filmmaker and playwright, and musically directed by conductor and composer Ahmed Alabaca, with book by Richard Allen and music and lyrics by Richard Allen and Taran Gray.
Presented as a staged concert, this musical event explores the true story of the interracial group of young activists who risked their lives in 1961 to challenge segregation and ignite a national movement. Through music, narrative and vivid historical context, Freedom Riders transform one of the most pivotal chapters of the Civil Rights Movement into a musical experience.
This special presentation will also honor change-makers of today with the John Lewis Award of Freedom, an award recognizing individuals whose work embodies the late Congressman’s lifelong fight for justice, equality and nonviolent change.
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