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The Sensational Josephine Baker is a theatrical production which has been based on the life of Josephine Baker who was an American citizen but a French singer, dancer and actress. She gained her French nationality in 1937. She was a sensational entertainer who was well versed in both French and English. Josephine successfully became a super international star and political icon during her lifetime. Her fans used to call her by various nicknames such as "Creole Goddess", "Black pearl" and "Bronze Venus".
The Sensational Josephine Baker will depict aspects of this phenomenal African American woman who starred in a major movie production called Zouzou. Ultimately she integrated a fabulous concert hall and became an international successful star. Josephine baker is well known for all the contributions that she brought to the Civil Rights Movement that took place in the United States of America. The movement that was carried out by Coretta Scott King in 1968 which later followed the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., in that movement Baker was offered a lucrative unofficial leadership which she turned down. She was given this offer so that she could assist the French Revolution which occurred while the World War II was going on and also because she happened to be the first American born lady to receive the Croix de Guerre which is an honor in the French military.
The Sensational Josephine Baker production has been brought onto stage by the Emerging Artists Theatre. This production is the off Broadway show. It is comedic, riveting and a rich portrayal of the musical icon that Josephine Baker was. She is seen being projected on stage as an exclusive "jazz age" legend in the theatrical play. The play was been written by Cheryl Howard who is the daughter of Elston Howard (the first African American ball player for the team of the Yankees). Cheryl Howard is also playing the lead role in the play. The production has been directed by Ian Streicher.
The Sensational Josephine Baker is truly an unforgettable experience for avid fans of theatre. The audience gets to witness Josephine Baker springing back to life in this intricately beautiful show. The musical also features many of the signature songs that are related to Josephine Baker. The plot of the musical follows Baker on her famous real life journey from the traditional St. Louis, Missouri to the risk filled shows of Rue Pigalle which is in France. The musical also depicts her as a little girl who grows up into becoming a world famous show girl. Cheryl Howard is absolutely stunning while giving life to the character of Baker onstage. She gives a voice which is an emotional and egalitarian to the story line of the musical. There is an array of marvelous female characters in the production. The character of Josephine Baker is seen as truly raw and fearless just like the way she was in her life.
The Sensational Josephine Baker is a really hilarious show. It goes on to depicting the funny episodes that took place in her life which saved her from obscurity of the chorus. The play also shows the embarrassment she went through when she was humiliated by the conservative American crowds and also her endless search for love that would be unconditional. Josephine Baker is shown to have lived her life with the enduring fervor to live her life to the fullest.
The creative team of The Sensational Josephine Baker comprises of production manager by the name of Alison Carroll, the set designer of the show is Tim McMath, the lighting designer is G.Ben Swope, the sound designer is Aaron Blank, the costume designer is Nicole Wee and the director for music is Peter Saxe.
If you are an avid fan of theatre or want to witness a marvelous theatrical production then get The Sensational Josephine Baker tickets. With The Sensational Josephine Baker tickets in your hands, we vouch for the fact that you will enjoy a truly memorable event.