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I Go On Singing: Paul Robeson’s Life in Song

February 17, 2017
Harold Prince Theatre
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Equal parts documentary and live concert, the life of all-American athlete, singer, actor and civil rights champion Paul Robeson is explored in this multimedia performance. Led by baritone Anthony Brown, a pianist and a narrator, I Go On Singing celebrates Robeson’s life and impact with archival video and musical selections ranging from Broadway to spirituals, including favorites such as “Wade in the Water” and “Ol’ Man River.”

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Photo credit: Courtesy Anthony Brown