Little Girl Blue: The Nina Simone Musical ≈
Aug 4-29, 2021 / Goodspeed by the River
Little Girl Blue: The Nina Simone Musical is an exuberant new musical with a tour-de-force performance by award-winning actor Laiona Michelle. From classical music prodigy to “High Priestess of Soul,” this story taps into the legend that is Nina Simone with an honest and powerful portrait of her rich life and her ultimate decline. Feel the passion, joy and pain of a woman adored by millions – then and now.
Music & Various Quotes Inspired by Nina Simone
By Special Arrangement with Rashad V. Chambers
Premiere Production Presented by George Street Playhouse, February 1, 2019.
David Saint, Artistic Director | Kelly Ryman, Managing Director
Developed by Live & In Color, Artistic Director Devanand Janki
Special thanks to Ari Fulton
Writer's Notes
Director's Vision
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Written & Conceived by
Laiona Michelle
Additional Materials by
Devanand Janki
Lighting Design by
Will Johnson
Sound Design by
Jay Hilton
Wig Design by
Earon D. Nealey
Costume Coordinator
Mary Readinger
Music Supervisor
Mark Fifer
Directed by
Devanand Janki
Dates
Aug 4-29, 2021
Theatre
Goodspeed by the River
Run time
2 hours and 10 minutes (including an intermission)
Age Rating
15+ for some language