What: Little Girl Blue - The Nina Simone Musical
Where: George Street Playhouse
103 College Farm Rd.
New Brunswick, NJ
Who: Recommended for Ages 13 and Up Due to Subject Matter
When: Through February 24, 2019
Mom - Although there is some interaction between Laoina Michelle as Nina Simone and the real band members who portray her band members in Little Girl Blue - The Nina Simone Musical, basically the show is a one woman tour de force. Ms. Michelle not only stars in the musical but she wrote it as well. As an actress, she is fierce as evidentally was the woman she is portraying. The songs are an eclectic mix some by Ms. Simone and some by other writers. If you grew up in the 60s or 70s, you are sure to recognize at least some of them. Ms. Michelle does a good job with the songs, and her voice is pretty. The show seems a little long at times especially for a one woman show. It runs just over 2 hours. However, over all it is an interesting portrait of a fascinating woman.
And that's Mom's view. Tune in Saturday for a Saturday special.
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