Living legend, Broadway powerhouse and five-time Tony nominee September L. Davis begins her Apology Tour, a theatrical experience that begs the question: can an insufferable diva redeem herself and become a decent human being, at least enough to work again and possibly win awards?
September L. Davis endured a difficult year featuring ongoing addiction issues, a messy public feud with the Tony-nominated Schmigadoon actress Ana Gasteyer, and an onstage accident resulting in a harrowing three-minute death. That accident is now the subject of an active attempted murder investigation in Canada. When asked to make a list of people who might want her dead, September’s list reached into the thousands. After years of avoidance, September finally faced the difficult question: “Is it me?” And so, The Apology Tour was born. A confessional musical retrospective that seeks redemption and forgiveness for past behavior, while also hopefully thwarting further murder attempts. And maybe help win some awards. But let’s be very clear — it’s predominantly about redemption and doing the work in a very public way.
The Apology Tour invites celebrity guests, who September has wronged in the past, back for a night of apologies, memories and music. It’s an over-the-top love letter to all things Broadway, from stunt casting to cancel culture to the colorful personalities that make musical theater both joyful and, at times, challenging. In the end, it’s a sharp, absurd meditation on how we make amends and forgive in a cultural moment where neither seems to be trending. Special guests include Greg Hildreth, Kate Reinders, Matthew Wilkas and Betsy Wolfe.
Running in repertory with Garry Starr: Classic Pengiuns.
