Tag: Regina Taylor
Regina Taylor’s Crowns at RLT Is the Best Musical That I’ve Seen in Years
When I went to see Raleigh Little Theatre’s production of Crowns by Regina Taylor, I didn’t know quite what to expect; but what I found was that it was the best musical I’d seen in years. When I think about musical theater, I usually think about sadness. I think about ballads about death, about fighting… Read More ›
We Tip Our Hats to Everyone Involved with Crowns at Raleigh Little Theatre
There’s generally a whole lot of spirit to be found on the stages of Raleigh Little Theatre. At the moment, however, there’s a literal revelation, as director Terra Hodge takes us to church by way of Regina Taylor’s 2002 gospel musical Crowns. The story centers on a young African-American girl, Yolanda, who has lost her… Read More ›
Hallelujah! The Revival of “Crowns” Might Be Better Than the Original
With most of the original 2008 cast reprising their roles, under the always dynamic direction of Rebecca Holderness, “Crowns” is a visceral roof-raising celebration in music, dance, and drama of African-American church women and their hats.