Hello All:
Philadelphians are in for a wonderful treat. Mahalia Jackson is alive and well and living at the MET Philadelphia. And you are going to want to be there, front and center, for each fascinating chapter of her inspiring life.
Many of us grew up listening to her marvelous singing voice. She wasn't just one of the greats, she was the Greatest.
You could not listen to her and not be inspired. And with Grammy Award winner, Ann Nesby, in the lead role, bringing Mahalia to life with her fantabulous vocal stylings, it will be like being in the room or the church with Mahalia all over again. It's like living history.
And how fascinating is it that both her daughter, Jamecia Bennett, and her granddaughter, Paris Bennett, will each have lead roles in the performance.
Not to mention distinctively handsome John Canada Terrell of the FIVE HEART BEATS fame, in the pivotal role of "Uncle Smitty."
Mahalia Jackson was known as the Queen of Gospel - and truly inspired the Great Aretha Franklin, as well as many others with her deep commitment to spiritual music. And who will ever forget the wonderful rendition she did in the 1959 version of "Imitation of Life?" There wasn't a dry eye in the theatre. We all still tear up watching it on television. Mahalia's voice rules even now.
To my Brothers and Sisters in Philadelphia, as well as New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Baltimore and DC, this is worth the trip to come and check out this epochmaking performance and be a witness to history. A stone's throw from 30th Street Station, Suburban Station, MegaBus, and all other modes of transportation, the MET Philadelphia close to such signature restaurants as SOUTH. It's a wonderful outing for couples and the family.
The Met is located at 858 N. Broad Street, with parking available on site.
Come hang in Philly and soak up some serious culture!!
Written, Produced and Directed by the Legendary
NOLBERT BROWN JR.
Coming to the
Met Philadelphia
858 N. Broad Street
PRESENTED BY "LIVE NATION"
Saturday November 23rd 2pm & 8:30pm
Sunday, November 24th 5pm
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See her story played by the nine time Grammy Award Nominated, Ann Nesby.
Her daughter, Jamecia Bennett and her granddaughter Paris Bennett from American Idol, playing each phase of Mahalia Jackson, The Greatest Gospel Singer that Ever Lived!
Co-Starring: John Canada Terrell, from the movie, “The Five Hearbeats”, portraying “Uncle Smitty”. The electrifying Actor, “Kevin Brown” plays the “Life Time Manager” of Mahalia Jackson. Zee Cruise plays “Aunt Duke”. The legendary Jackson Sisters from Soul Train play Dorothy Norwood & Shirley Caesar, of the Gospel Caravan, the first gospel group Mahalia Jackson sang with.
This all-star cast and some surprise guests, takes you through Mahalia Jackson's riveting life - from her humble beginnings in 1929 to her through her triumph and stardom, to her untimely death in 1972.
Award winning playwright and director Nolbert Brown Jr has produced over 30 productions throughout his career. Brown is credited along with his colleagues for creative script writing for the character "George Jefferson" and worked on the set of "All in the family". Nolbert Brown Jr. has written and directed such plays as, “A Good Man is Hard to Find”, “One Monkey Don’t Stop no Show”, “The Devil Made Me Do It."
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| Nolbert A. Brown, Jr. Award Winning, Legendary Writer/Director |
He became known for such “life story plays" as, “The Life Story of Jackie Wilson”, The Life Story of Marvin Gaye” , “The Life Story of Rick James” and of course, “The Life Story of Mahalia Jackson”. This stage play toured to sold out crowds! Most of the cast are the originals! Mr. Brown is excited to have 3 generations to play Mahalia Jackson this time.
An absolute must see!
Philadelphia Theater Says:
Long hailed as the Queen of Gospel Music, Mahalia Jackson brought jazz to the Church during her prolific four decade career. Possessing a powerful contralto voice, the iconic songstress rose from a childhood of abject poverty to become one of the most powerful African American women in music.
A story filled with trials, tribulations and triumphs. Told through her own music, that fascinating story comes alive during The Life Story of Mahalia Jackson at the Met Philadelphia November 23 and 24.
NPR Says: “In the 1940’s and 50’s, Jackson was the most famous gospel singer in the world..
Chicago Post says: This is the Greatest Musical we’ve ever seen! Two thumbs up!
The Birmingham Sun says: “Nolbert Brown Jr. out did himself this time!” Outstanding for the whole family!
NPR Says: “In the 1940’s and 50’s, Jackson was the most famous gospel singer in the world..
Please turn out for this historical and cultural iconic Diva's life and times:
THE LIFE STORY OF MAHALIA JACKSON
Tickets are available online or at the box office. Make your reservations now.
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