Grace, the Musical
The new musical GRACE has begun its world premiere engagement at Ford’s Theatre and runs through May 14.
GRACE captures a milestone day in the life of the Mintons, a Philadelphia-based family with a long connection with African American culinary traditions, particularly through their century-old restaurant, “Minton’s Place.” With music by acclaimed American composer Nolan Williams, Jr., book by Williams and award-winning playwright Nikkole Salter, and direction and choreography by Robert Barry Fleming, GRACE is a rich musical feast seasoned with the vibrant traditions of African American history. Packed with an eclectic mix of styles including Jazz, R&B, rousing up-tempos, and raise-the-roof ballads, GRACE is a musical feast examining the little-told history of African American culinary tradition and the challenges faced by Black-owned businesses. GRACE is produced by special arrangement with EDGEWOOD and NEWorks Productions. Partnering with Edgewood and NEWorks Productions, the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) joins other “Friends of GRACE,” including food stars who share the Foundation’s support for Black-owned restaurants and businesses, such as Carla Hall, GRACE Culinary Ambassador, and Sheila C. Johnson, GRACE Hospitality Ambassador. For information and tickets visit fords.org/performances
GRACE captures a milestone day in the life of the Mintons, a Philadelphia-based family with a long connection with African American culinary traditions, particularly through their century-old restaurant, “Minton’s Place.” With music by acclaimed American composer Nolan Williams, Jr., book by Williams and award-winning playwright Nikkole Salter, and direction and choreography by Robert Barry Fleming, GRACE is a rich musical feast seasoned with the vibrant traditions of African American history. Packed with an eclectic mix of styles including Jazz, R&B, rousing up-tempos, and raise-the-roof ballads, GRACE is a musical feast examining the little-told history of African American culinary tradition and the challenges faced by Black-owned businesses. GRACE is produced by special arrangement with EDGEWOOD and NEWorks Productions. Partnering with Edgewood and NEWorks Productions, the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) joins other “Friends of GRACE,” including food stars who share the Foundation’s support for Black-owned restaurants and businesses, such as Carla Hall, GRACE Culinary Ambassador, and Sheila C. Johnson, GRACE Hospitality Ambassador. For information and tickets visit fords.org/performances
