The Kimmel Cultural Campus and the Shubert Organization will be presenting the Philadelphia Premiere of Roundabout Theatre Company’s production of A Soldier’s Play January 24 - February 5, 2023, at the Forrest Theatre. This show not only won the 1982 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, but it also received a 2022 Tony Award for best revival of a play. A Black sergeant is murdered on a Louisiana Army base in 1944. An investigation leads to questions about service and loyalty to the country. Emmy, Tony, and SAG Award nominee Norm Lewis will star as 'Captain Richard Davenport.’ Joining him will be Broadway, TV and film star Eugene Lee who originated the role of ‘Corporal Bernard Cobb’ in the original 1981 Off-Broadway production of A Soldier’s Play. In this production he will have the role of 'Sergeant Vernon C. Waters.' Tickets can be purchased by calling 212-239-6200, visiting telecharge.com or appearing in person, beginning on January 3, 2023, at the Forrest Théâtre box office, 1114 Walnut Street.
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