Paradise Square
Discover a pivotal moment in our history with this Tony-nominated musical
Why see Paradise Square?
A best musical nominee
Winner of the 2022 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for Joaquina Kalukango!
Experience the Broadway premiere of this galvanizing new musical that examines a true story from the history of racial division in this country. Set in New York in 1863, welcome to Paradise Square, a rambunctious local tavern where the clientele is made up of Free Blacks and newly arrived Irish Immigrants. United by both groups' outsider status in the city, harmony exists, with a shared culture emerging against the tumult of the encroaching Civil War.
With a score inspired by 19th-century music and choreography that weaves between traditional Irish step-dancing and African Juba dancing, Paradise Square is set to be a timely and dynamic production that asks us all what it really means to be an American.
Cast
Joaquina Kalukango
Chilina Kennedy
John Dossett
Sidney DuPont
A.J. Shively
Nathaniel Stampley
Gabrielle McClinton
Jacob Fishel
Kevin Dennis
Matt Bogart
Aisha Jackson
ENSEMBLE
Garrett Coleman, Jason Oremus, Colin Barkell, Karen Burthwright, Kennedy Caughell, Dwayne Clark, Conor Coleman, Eric Craig, Colin Cunliffe, Chloe Davis, Josh Davis, Bernard Dotson, Jamal Christopher Douglas, Camille Eanga-Selenge, Sam Edgerly, Shiloh Goodin, Sean Jenness, Joshua Keith, Jay McKenzie, Ben Michael, Kayla Pecchioni, Eilis Quinn, Lee Siegel, Erica Spyres, Lael Van Keuren, Sir Brock Warren, Alan Wiggins, Kristen Beth Williams and Hailee Kaleem Wright
Creative
Book by Christina Anderson, Marcus Gardley, Craig Lucas and Larry Kirwan.
Music and lyrics by Jason Howland, Nathan Tyson and Masi Asare
Direction is by Moises Kaufman
Choreography by Bill T. Jones
Awards
2022 Tony Awards
Best Leading Actress in a Musical
2022 Tony Nominations
Best Musical
Best Leading Actress in a Musical
Best Featured Actor in a Musical
Best Choreography
Best Score
Best Book
Best Scenic Design of a Musical
Best Costume Design of a Musical
Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Reviews
Customer reviews
18 reviews, average rating: (3.2 Stars)
Wanda💞
Nice Show
It was nice seeing how Irish and Black folks fought in the war. Seems to me, black people were always being attacked.
The shows message was great. The singing, costumes, and dancing was on point. It was simply great.
Also loved how women were cast as strong and decision makers. The men did an awesome job, too.
The tap dancers great. It was just nice.
Praise God. Some much talent.
The show touched my spirit. ✌ðŸ¾ðŸ¤—💕 ... Read more
Toby Golick
Highly recommended
Saw the NY show in previews. Beautiful score and great dancing, with a first-rate cast. The account of Irish and Black politics of the time was fascinating.
The audience and I loved it. ... Read more
Robert
Paradise
Although this show may have its flaws it as well acted the singing is fabulous and the actors do a great job. I recommend this for a fun night out, forget the reviews this is worth it . ... Read more
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