Jordan E. Cooper (Ain't No Mo')'s new musical Oh Happy Day! is making its Off-Broadway debut at the Public Theater's Martinson Hall, where the production will officially open October 15—and now we have a first look at the show. See newly released production shots in the gallery below. The extended run continues through November 2, with Stevie Walker-Webb at the helm.
The cast features Cooper as Keyshawn with Donovan Louis Bazemore as Kevin, Tamika Lawrence as Niecy, Tiffany Mann as Holy Divine, Sheléa Melody McDonald as Mighty Divine, and Latrice Pace as Glory Divine, along with understudies Jayna Elise, Brian D. Coats, and Cole Taylor. Cooper, Lawrence, and Pace are reprising their performances from the work's 2024 world premiere at Baltimore Center Stage.
Jordan E. Cooper in Oh Happy Day!
Latrice Pace, Sheléa Melody McDonald, Tiffany Mann, and Jordan E. Cooper in Oh Happy Day!
Jordan E. Cooper and Tamika Lawrence in Oh Happy Day!
Jordan E. Cooper in Oh Happy Day!
Latrice Pace, Sheléa Melody McDonald, and Tiffany Mann in Oh Happy Day!
Jordan E. Cooper and Tamika Lawrence in Oh Happy Day!
Latrice Pace, Sheléa Melody McDonald, and Tiffany Mann in Oh Happy Day!
Tamika Lawrence and Jordan E. Cooper in Oh Happy Day!
Donovan Louis Bazemore and Tamika Lawrence in Oh Happy Day!
Tiffany Mann, Latrice Pace, and Sheléa Melody McDonald in Oh Happy Day!
The work reimagines the Biblical story of Noah's Ark, reset to begin at a birthday barbecue in Laurel, Mississippi, and featuring original music by gospel icon Donald Lawrence.
The production features scenic design by Luciana Stecconi, costume design by Qween Jean, lighting design by Adam Honoré, sound design by Taylor J. Williams, prop management by Samantha Llanes Gordon, choreography by Eboni Nichols, and dramaturgy by Jack Phillips Moore. Jakob W. Plummer serves as production stage manager with Monet Thibou as stage manager.
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