The Mahalia Jackson MusicalWritten and directed by Roger Peace
Starring Ranee Lee
Accompanied by the members of the IGS Choir under the direction of Marcia Bailey
Heralded internationally as a singer and civil rights activist, Mahalia Jackson,“The Queen of Gospel,” became one of the most influential gospel artists in the world. Tracing her rise from poverty in Black Pearl, New Orleans to her move to Chicago in the midst of the Great Migration, The Mahalia Jackson Musical follows the development of her career – with her dozen Gold Albums and four Grammy Awards – from touring local churches to performing before European heads of state. The play portrays the evolution of her activism, culminating with Martin Luther King’s historic March on Washington, where she performed before 250,000 people.
Set Design by Jean-Claude Olivier
CJAD Sunday-@-The Segal!
Sunday-@-the Segal: 3 March, 11am
Monday-@-McGill: 11 March, 7pm.
Admission is FREE.
Tickets starting at 29$
A Segal Centre & Copa de Oro Co-Production
