André De Shields
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Opal is a fiercely independent young woman pushing against the grain in her style and attitude, Afro-punk before that term existed. Coming of age in Detroit, she can't imagine settling for a 9-to-5 job--despite her unusual looks, Opal believes she can be a star. So when the aspiring British singer/songwriter Neville Charles discovers her at a bar's amateur night, she takes him up on his offer to make rock music together for the fledgling Rivington...
Author
Publisher
Sing It Again Records
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
The musical intertwines two mythic tales, that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife, Persephone. It invites listeners on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back. This Tony-winning score defies musical theatre convention, weaving together American songwriting traditions from indie folk to pop to blues and beyond