Choir Boy
New York City Center
Stage II
Previews Began: June 18, 2013
Opening Night: July 2, 2013
Closing Night: August 11, 2013
Playwright: Tarell Alvin McCraney
For fifty years, Charles R. Drew Prep School for Boys is a highly respected institution dedicated to helping its’ students grow into “strong, ethical black men.” But what happens when Pharus does not fit the mold for a typical “Drew man?” Pharus is different from his peers, and his effeminate nature constantly sets him apart. Though he may be the leader and most talented member of Drew’s renowned gospel choir, he struggles to gain their acceptance and respect. Choir Boy is a moving story of sexuality, race, hope, gospel music, and a young gay man finding his voice.
CAST
OPENING NIGHT
Nicholas L. Ashe Junior Davis
Grantham Coleman Anthony Justin ‘AJ’ James
Chuck Cooper Headmaster Marrow
Kyle Beltran David Heard
Wallace Smith Bobby Marrow
Austin Pendleton Mr. Pendleton
Jeremy Pope Pharus Jonathan Young
Understudies: Christopher Brasfield (Junior Davis/Pharus Jonathan Young), Scott Robertson (Mr. Pendleton), John Stewart (David Heard/Anthony Justin ‘AJ’ James/Bobby Marrow), Charles E. Wallace (Headmaster Marrow)
