“My skin is brown, my manner is tough…” Nina Simone’s velvet voice was unafraid to sing lyrics that cut right to the truth. From the iconic “I Put a Spell on You” to “Feelin’ Good” to the protest song “Four Women” of the title, her music was a personal and political exploration branded in the kiln of the Civil Rights Movement. Simone’s lyrics weave a story of four women alienated from themselves and each other due to the color of their skin. But, through it all they remain triumphant — women proud “To Be Young, Gifted and Black.” “All I want is equality for my sister, my brother, my people and me…” — Nina Simone, “Mississippi Goddam”

sponsored by:

produced with special support from our Premiere Club

Photo: Regina Marie Williams* as Nina Simone; photo by Tom Wallace

*member, actors’ equity association

Cast

Crew

Faye M. Price – Director

Sanford Moore – Musical Director

Lance Brockman – Set Designer

Trevor D. Bowen – Costume Designer

Mike Miller – Wig Designer

Michael Wangen – Lighting Designer

Jacob M. Davis – Sound Designer

Sadie Ward – Properties Designer

Gina Musto – Dramaturg

Elizabeth MacNally* – Stage Manager

*member, actors’ equity association

Nina Simone: Four Women | Mar 8-26, 2016 on the ANDY BOSS THRUST STAGE

(enter Hamm Building at 408 St. Peter and take elevators to lower level)

*codes with asterisk pertain to matinee performance only

All tickets for matinee on Thurs, Mar 24 = $25

Pricing (Standard/Premium Seating): Previews $27/37; Regular Run $40/60.

All tickets for matinee on Thurs, Mar 24 = $25

Discounts available for seniors, those under age 30, and groups.

P: Preview  T: $20 Tuesday  $: Pay What You Will Wednesday  M: Musings  S: Salon  O: Opening Night  D: Post-show Discussion   AD: Audio Description  ASL: American Sign Language  C: Open Captioning

Opening Night Friday, Mar 11

Join the cast, director and production team for a champagne party in the lobby of the Andy Boss Thrust Stage after the show. Free with the price of your ticket! 

Musings – Saturday, Mar 12 (2pm)

Gather with fellow audience members for a post-show open discussion.

We provide a host and a welcoming, congenial environment but you choose where the discussion leads.

Pay What You Will – Wednesday, Mar 16 

We have a price for you (yes you), starting at $15!

Use these codes to select your price: P15, P20, P25, P35, P40.

Salon Saturday – Saturday, Mar 19 (2pm)

Stay after the Saturday matinee for a wide-ranging discussion of the topics raised in these new plays with a panel of community artists, activists and experts.

Theatre Fan Night Out

Four tickets for $99. Use code FAN when ordering.

Valid for Sat, Mar 12 at 2:00; Sat, Mar 19 at 2:00; Tues, Mar 15 at 7:30.

Offer not valid with previous purchase or other discounts.

All shows, dates, access services, artists and prices subject to change.

Opening Night Friday, Mar 11

Join the cast, director and production team for a champagne party in the lobby of the Andy Boss Thrust Stage after the show. Free with the price of your ticket! 

Musings – Saturday, Mar 12 (2pm)

Gather with fellow audience members for a post-show open discussion.

We provide a host and a welcoming, congenial environment but you choose where the discussion leads.

Pay What You Will – Wednesday, Mar 16 

We have a price for you (yes you), starting at $15!

Use these codes to select your price: P15, P20, P25, P35, P40.

Salon Saturday – Saturday, Mar 19 (2pm)

Stay after the Saturday matinee for a wide-ranging discussion of the topics raised in these new plays with a panel of community artists, activists and experts.

Theatre Fan Night Out

Four tickets for $99. Use code FAN when ordering.

Valid for Sat, Mar 12 at 2:00; Sat, Mar 19 at 2:00; Tues, Mar 15 at 7:30.

Offer not valid with previous purchase or other discounts.

All shows, dates, access services, artists and prices subject to change.