Golf Radio Had Its Opening Night

Broadway’s newest production had its opening night last night, Tuesday, May 8, 2007. Entitled Radio Golf, this is the tenth and final work in playwright August Wilson’s epic and historic decade-by-decade story of 20th Century African-American life. If this play is anything like the rest of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning playwright’s repertoire then we should have an enjoyable night of theater!

Directed by Kenny Leon who is known for A Raisin in the Sun, Gem of the Ocean, this production stars Anthony Chisholm, from Two Trains Running and Gems of the Ocean, John Earl Jelks, also known for Gem of the Ocean and Tonya Pinkins, known for Jelly’s Last Jam and Caroline or Change.

Set in 1997 in Pittsburgh’s Hill District, this play tells the story of a charming and powerful African-American politician, Harmond Wilkes, who is running for the highest office of his career, with the support of his loving and savvy wife, Mame. However, as Wilkes’ political career heads up, the past is close behind him, making for an impressive story that you will not want to miss.

Make sure you stop by Stubhub.com to get your hands on tickets to this great show!

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