A Look at the World Premiere of Lynn Nottage’s Mlima’s Tale Off-Broadway

Lynn Nottage’s Mlima’s Tale is set to open Off-Broadway April 15 at the Public Theater, where it began performances March 27. Obie Award Winner Jo Bonney directs an ensemble cast made up of Tony nominee Sahr Ngaujah (Fela!), Ito Aghayere (Junk), Jojo Gonzalez (Small Mouth Sounds), and Kevin Mambo (The Fortress of Solitude).

Mlima’s Tale tells the story of Mlima, an elephant trapped inside the ivory business. Following a trail of greed and desire, Mlima takes the audience on a journey through memory and fear, history and tradition, and want and need.

Flip through photos of the production below:

A Look at Lynn Nottage’s Mlima’s Tale Off-Broadway

Mlima's Tale_Public_Theater_Production_Photos_2018_Sahr_Ngaujah_HR — A Look at Lynn Nottage’s Mlima’s Tale Off-Broadway

The new play by the two-time Pulitzer Prize winner is set to open April 15 at the Public Theater.
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Mlima's Tale_Public_Theater_Production_Photos_2018_Jojo_Gonzalez_Ito_Aghayere_HR — Jojo Gonzalez and Ito Aghayere

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Mlima's_Tale_Public_Theater_Production_Photos_2018_Ito_Aghayere_Sahr_Ngaujah_Kevin_Mambo_HR — Ito Aghayere, Sahr Ngaujah, and Kevin Mambo

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