The Niggerlovers was a 1967 play and featured the debut of Morgan Freeman; the original New York version starred Freeman and Stacy Keach.[1][2][3][4][5]
The Niggerlovers | |
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Music by | George Tabori |
Lyrics by | George Tabori |
Characters | Freckles, Creampuff |
Date premiered | 1967 |
Original language | English |
Overview
editA white professor lays his life on the line for social justice and is schooled by two African Americans, Freckles and Creampuff.[5]
References
edit- ^ Barnes, Clive (October 2, 1967). "Theater: Tabori's 'Niggerlovers,' a Play of Question; Two Sketches Bridged by Common Theme Viveca Lindfors Seen With Stacy Keach". The New York Times – via NYTimes.com.
- ^ Weber, Bruce (April 20, 2008). "Driving Mr. Freeman Back Onstage". The New York Times – via NYTimes.com.
- ^ Robertson, Nan (May 25, 1987). "MORGAN FREEMAN LOOKS AT ACTING". The New York Times – via NYTimes.com.
- ^ "The Niggerlovers - 1967 Off-Broadway - Creative Team". www.broadwayworld.com.
- ^ a b "p. 15". content.wisconsinhistory.org.
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