Three years since the passing of American playwright and poet Ntozake Shange, it has been announced that her play, “For Colored Girls” will return to Broadway in 2022.
This will be the first time that the play will be revived on Broadway since debuting in 1976 at the Booth Theatre. Camille A. Brown, Tony Award nominee, will direct and choreograph the production. She has previously worked on A Streetcar Named Desire, Jesus Christ Superstar Live on NBC, Choir Boy, and Once On This Island.
In an interview with Essence, Brown shared her admiration and love for the late Shange.
“I am thankful for the love Ntozake Shange poured into our hearts. She gave us life and brought healing through her words. She provided a space for dance to live inside of her poetry. It is a gift, lifting her name and honoring her always. Her brilliance is astounding, and I am grateful to be able to honor her.
For Colored Girls is centered around a group of women who become vulnerable enough to share their personal stories with the audience.
In 2010, Tyler Perry turned the play into a movie which starred Loretta Devine, Kimberly Elise, Janet Jackson, Anika Noni Rose, Tessa Thompson, Kerry Washington, Thandiwe Newton, and Whoopi Goldberg.