Sistas the Musical will be returning to the Off-Broadway's stage April 2 at The Actors Temple Theatre, with an opening night planned for April 9. Written by Fulbright Scholar and Columbia University professor Dr. Dorothy Marcic, the production has been recognized as Off-Broadway’s longest-running Black musical.
Sistas the Musical first premiered in 2011 and had a nine-year run at St. Luke’s Theatre. The musical tells the story of a multi-generational African American family and features 40 hit songs from America's music history, dating back to the 1930s. Featured songs include, "I Have Nothing" by Whitney Houston, "Respect" by Aretha Franklin, and "Single Ladies" by Beyoncé.
Original cast member Tracey Conyer Lee newly steps into the role of director and choreographer. Casting will be announced in the coming days.
"After nine years Off-Broadway and a pause due to the pandemic, we couldn’t be more excited to reopen in our new home at The Actors Temple Theatre in the heart of Times Square. Sistas the Musical celebrates Black music and the bonds of a family whose struggles and triumphs are universal and whose singing will rock the house with humor and humility," shares Lee.
Playwright Marcic adds, "Ultimately, Sistas the Musical is a story of family, of the history that binds us, and of the love we share that transcends our differences. It is a joyous celebration of strong women."
More information can be found SistasTheMusical.com.
