Description
Join your host Hermene Hartman as we cover a new Broadway production happening right here in Chicago! ‘Paradise Square’ is a live theatrical production that tells an exciting story of a notorious New York neighborhood which, following the civil war, was a melting pot of Irish immigrant and African American culture. We are joined by Paradise Square’s Producer, Garth Drabinsky, Vice President for Broadway in Chicago, Eileen LaCario, & Paradise Square Lyricist, Masi Asare.
We discuss the cultural and historical significance of the story of ‘Paradise Square’ & how two cultures came together and thrived in post-civil-war New York. Our guests elaborate on the creative process of developing the story, the music, and the dances & how they were inspired by both Irish and African history & culture. Our guests explain that they are hoping people will walk away from ‘Paradise Square’ with a fresh perspective and to consider that cultural progress is a continuum that continues to this day.
Join us as we discuss all of this and much more on today's great episode of N’DIGO studio podcast!
Guests
Garth Drabinsky Producer Paradise Square
https://ndigo.com/2021/06/21/qa-garth-drabinsky-paradise-square-broadway-producer/
Eileen LaCario Vice President Broadway In Chicago
https://timelinetheatre.com/person/eileen-lacario/
Masi Asare Lyricist of Paradise Square
N'DIGO Studio Supported by
The Chicago Community Trust
MacArthur Foundation
The Field Foundation Of Illinois
Special Thanks
Hyatt
Tyronne Stoudemire
Credits
Host/Executive Producer
Hermene Hartman
Technical Producer/Editor
Erik Hammond
Film Company
Associate Producer
Joi Mitchell
Administration
Sylvester Cosby
Sound Editor
Scott Stronach
Intro/Outro Music
Christian Standring - Is There A Doctor In The House
Song is published by Mr.Christian Music (BMI)
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