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Amun Ra finds Nat King Cole (The Tennessean)
Amun Ra Theatre offers up its own version of an “unforgettable” show with the premiere of jeff obafemi carr’s one-man piece, Route 66: Finding Nat King Cole. The piece is directed by acclaimed writer/producer/ performer T’Keyah Crystal Keymah, and carr will take on more than 10 roles in the production, including singing a number of [...]
Oct. 8 – 31, 2010 | ROUTE 66: FINDING NAT KING COLE
ROUTE 66: FINDING NAT KING COLE Some know him as the greatest pianist who ever lived, while others know him as the King of ballads and love songs. Nashville will have the honor of meeting them all, as well as the actor who brings his music to life. After the success of his first one [...]
Actor-director jeff obafemi carr and NFL great Eddie George have a lot riding on the explosive drama Topdog/Underdog
Ten years ago, on Sunday afternoons, Eddie George was used to standing in coliseums — taking the field with self-assurance before tens of millions. Five years ago, he stood all but alone in a North Nashville graveyard, and he was uneasy. It was the middle of the night, chilly and damp… Read Ron Wynn’s entire [...]