Risking scandal and controversy, iconic historical figures—with distinct approaches to facing inequality—grapple with overcoming injustice during a turbulent time in our nation’s history. Filmed on the set in the Goldman Theater, this World Premiere performance of Deborah Brevoort’s bold, new script reveals the real untold story of a true friendship between German-born, Jewish scientist Albert Einstein and African American singer Marian Anderson. In 1937, when Anderson is denied a hotel room based on the color of her skin, Einstein invites her to stay in his home. From there, a foreshadowing conversation about racial politics opens up as great minds gather over tea and Swiss chocolate.
A one act version of My Lord, What a Night was originally commissioned and produced by Premiere Stages at Kean University, Union NJ (John Wooten, Producing Artistic Director) through the Liberty Live program.
My Lord, What a Night is produced at Orlando Shakes as a part of a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere. Other partnering theaters are Contemporary American Theatre Festival (Shepherdstown) and Florida Studio Theatre. For more information please visit www.nnpn.org
