In Pearl Cleage’s powerful historical drama set at the turn of the twentieth century, four African-American women journey west to the all-black town of Nicodemus, Kansas to seek the freedom promised by the end of the Civil War — only to be challenged by the harsh and unforgiving terrain, the social climate of the time and the men who claim to be with them for love. A contemporary classic about the strength of black women and their role as pioneers in the settlement of the American West. March 12 – April 6; International City Theatre, Long Beach Performing Arts Center, 300 East Ocean Blvd., Long Beach CA 90802; $32-$47; 562-436-4610; www.InternationalCityTheatre.com
In Pearl Cleage’s powerful historical drama set at the turn of the twentieth century, four African-American women journey west to the all-black town of Nicodemus, Kansas to seek the freedom promised by the end of the Civil War — only to be challenged by the harsh and unforgiving terrain, the social climate of the time and the men who claim to be with them for love. A contemporary classic about the strength of black women and their role as pioneers in the settlement of the American West. March 12 – April 6; International City Theatre, Long Beach Performing Arts Center, 300 East Ocean Blvd., Long Beach CA 90802; $32-$47; 562-436-4610; www.InternationalCityTheatre.com
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