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Lackawanna Blues

Lackawanna Blues

by Ruben Santiago-Hudson

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Lackawanna Blues

Lackawanna Blues





Ruben Santiago-Hudson's solo play celebrating the woman who raised him.


Story:

In a 1950s boarding house outside Buffalo, Nanny, as she was affectionately called, opened her doors to anyone and everyone in need of kindness, hope, compassion and care.


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Playwright

Playwright
Ruben Santiago-Hudson

Playwright

Original Music
Bill Sims Jr.



Broadway Premiere

Theatre
Samuel J. Friedman Theatre
Opening Night
October 7, 2021
Total Performances
23
Original Cast
Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Junior Mack
Director
Ruben Santiago-Hudson
Producer
Manhattan Theatre Club
Scenic Design
Michael Carnahan
Costume Design
Karen Perry
Lighting Design
Jen Schriever
Sound Design
Darron L. West

2005 Film Version

Movie Name
Lackawanna Blues
Type
Made for TV Movie
Director
George C. Wolfe
Screenplay
Ruben Santiago-Hudson
Starring
S. Epatha Merkerson, Marcus Carl Franklin, Yasiin Bey





2022 Tony Award Nominations

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play - Ruben Santiago-Hudson

2022 Drama Desk Award Nominations

Outstanding Actor in a Play - Ruben Santiago-Hudson
Outstanding Revival of a Play
Outstanding Music in a Play

2022 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations

Special Achievement Award - Ruben Santiago-Hudson
Outstanding Lighting Design

2022 Drama League Award Nominations

Distinguished Performance Award - Ruben Santiago-Hudson

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