Choir Boy
American Airlines Theatre
Previews Began: December 12, 2018
Opening Night: January 8, 2019
Closing Night: March 10, 2019
Playwright: Tarell Alvin McCraney
Music: Fitz Patton
Jason Michael Webb
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
Daniel Bellomy Ensemble
Jonathan Burke Ensemble
Gerald Caesar Ensemble
John Clay III Anthony Justin ‘AJ’ James
Chuck Cooper Headmaster Marrow
Caleb Eberhardt David Heard
Marcus Gladney Ensemble
J. Quinton Johnson Bobby Marrow
Austin Pendleton Mr. Pendleton
Jeremy Pope Pharus Jonathan Young
Understudies: Michael Genet (Headmaster Marrow), Gordon Joseph Weiss (Mr. Pendleton)
REPLACEMENTS
Jonathan Burke Pharus Jonathan Young
2/26/2019 – 3/10/2019
Ryan Jamaal Swain Ensemble
2/26/2019 – 3/10/2019
