A 24-Decade History of Popular Music 2016

Opened: September 15, 2016
Closing: October 08, 2016

A 24-Decade History of Popular Music - 2016 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

St. Ann's Warehouse
45 Water St. Brooklyn, NY 11201

A 24-hour music theater work about how communities are built as a result of being torn apart. Consisting of over 246 songs–some original and many pre-existing popular songs (popular in the US from 1776 to the present day)–as well as over thirteen hours of original text, the work is a deconstruction, reimagining, reframing, and reenactment of 240 years of US history.

A 24-Decade History of Popular Music - 2016 - Off-Broadway Cast

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A 24-Decade History of Popular Music FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of A 24-Decade History of Popular Music have there been?
A 24-Decade History of Popular Music has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2016.
What awards has A 24-Decade History of Popular Music been nominated for?
A 24-Decade History of Popular Music has been nominated for several awards. These include a Special Citation from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Taylor Mac, Special Citations from the Obie Awards for Taylor Mac, and a nomination for The Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
What awards has A 24-Decade History of Popular Music won?
A 24-Decade History of Popular Music has won several awards, including a Special Citation from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Taylor Mac, Special Citations from the Obie Awards for Taylor Mac, and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for Taylor Mac.

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