After over 2,800 shows throughout the United States, Europe, Japan and the Caribbean, Mama, I Want to Sing! is returning home to the Heckscher Theater for its 40th Anniversary Black History Month production! The Black Gospel musical pays homage to legendary singer-songwriter, Doris Troy, and follows her inspiring journey to becoming a renowned singer.
Doris made her mark on African-American music as a soul and R&B singer-songwriter throughout the 60's and 70's. Her father was a Pentecostal minister, and Doris began her musical journey singing in the choir at his church. Despite her parents' disapproval, Doris competed in and won amateur night at the Apollo Theater, jumpstarting her career. Doris went on to sign with the Apple Label alongside The Beatles and George Harrison, becoming the first African American woman to sign with the label. She later created hit songs such as "Just One Look," which reached No. 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1963, and "Whatcha Gonna Do About It," which peaked at No. 37 on the UK Singles Chart in 1964. Throughout her career, she also contributed back-up vocals for artists and bands like The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, Solomon Burke and more. Doris's talents and accomplishments earned her the title of "Mama Soul."
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