Emerging Artists Theatre presents the Off-Broadway premiere of The sensational Josephine Baker, a rich, comedic, moving musical portrait of the unique iconic Jazz Age legend, Josephine Baker. Written and performed by Cheryl Howard(daughter of Elston Howard —first African American ball player for the Yankees) and directed by Ian Streicher, the unforgettable story of the one and only Josephine Baker springs to life in this tightly woven musical play featuring several of Baker's signature songs. The story follows Josephine on her journey from conservative st. Louis, Missouri to the risquë cabarets of the Rue Pigalle, France, from little girl to showgirl. Howard gives voice to this uncensored and emotional tale through an array of fascinating female characters and a raw, fearless portrayal of Ms. Baker herself in a series of defining moments: from the hilarious antics which rescued her from the obscurity of the chorus, to the humiliation of being shunned by a narrow-minded American public, to her life-long search for unconditional love.., compelled throughout it all by an enduring passion to live life to the fullest.
LATEST NEWS
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12 January 2012
Emerging Artists Theatre has contracted with Theatre Row to present THE SENSATIONAL JOSEPHINE BAKER at the Beckett Theatre. Previews begin June 19th, Opening night is June 26th and the show runs through September 9th. -
21 November 2011
Kickstarter campaign for The Sensastional Josephine Baker announced!
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Video Clip One:
Josephine sings, Me Re Voila Paris in her last rehearsal for her final performance at the Babino theatre in Paris, April of 1975 -
Video clip two:
Josephine hears the wonderful music playing in her grandma's neighborhood on banjo's and accordions by her neighbors on there front porches, and cannot contain her excitement and passion to dance once hearing the music, as she calls to her grandmother to let her know, she is going to Eddie's house to hear the music. -
Video Clip three:
Josephine spends her days playing hooky, from school, so she can watch the Dixie steppers, her favorite vaudeville act at the Booker T. Washington Theatre downtown on Grand street, with her sister Marguerite. After the show, she decides to go backstage. -
Video Clip Four:
Lydia Jones, a former showgirl from Shuffle Along and La review Negre expresses, her true feelings about how she felt about working with Josephine Baker -
Video clip five:
In Josephine's final performance at the Babino Theatre in Paris, she sings a heart felt version of "Sonny Boy" -
Video Clip six:
Josephine continues her gratitude to her audience after her performance of "Sonny Boy" by complimenting them on how beautiful an audience they are. -
Video Clip seven:
Josephine takes her final bows for her final performance at the Babino Theatre to a grateful audience.