Angelica Chéri: The 12-Year Journey Behind Wanted: The Musical
From Building Black Biz · 22:37
Show by Power 105.1 FM (WWPR-FM)
The latest episode of Building Black Biz features Angelica Chéri, playwright, author, and creator of Wanted: The Musical, the Broadway production inspired by the legendary family stories of her ancestors, Mary and Martha Clark. In conversation with Helen Little, Angelica shares her remarkable 12-year journey from developing the show as an NYU graduate thesis to bringing it to the Broadway stage. She reflects on the power of storytelling, the influence of family legacy, the importance of perseverance through rejection, and how honoring the voices of those who came before us can inspire future generations. Angelica also discusses the creative evolution of Wanted: The Musical, the business realities of producing Broadway theater, and her mission to create space for more diverse stories and perspectives on stage.Building Black Biz in Partnership with Your Local Toyota Dealers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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