Playwright Michael R. Jackson on Broadway's "A Strange Loop"

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2 жыл бұрын

The musical nominated for 11 Tony Awards features an unlikely protagonist: A young, queer Black man working as an usher in a Broadway theater, writing a musical about a young, queer Black man working as an usher in a Broadway theater. The show's writer and composer, Michael R. Jackson, talks with correspondent Rita Braver about mining his own life for a tale of change and self-acceptance.
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@KathyGarfield 2 жыл бұрын

I met Michael R. Jackson ten years ago when I was living in NYC and he was so kind, funny and interested in others. I have so much admiration and respect for him and am so happy for his success.

@DocDreable 2 жыл бұрын

Almost nothing makes me wish i was back in NY. This does. ❤️

@chrisfinch8637 2 жыл бұрын

Broadway, the Statue of Liberty, Empire Stare Building, and the pizza, makes me want to visit again.

@jonsmith848 2 жыл бұрын

I couldn't wait to see it & Did...

@Analblockage 2 жыл бұрын

One of the most remarkable musicals we've seen in years. I hope this cleans up at the Tonys next weekend.

@briannahlabelle2458 2 жыл бұрын

What’s it about

@SuperRONDALE Жыл бұрын

@@zackstark24601 well the music and book had the most development

@iago07 Жыл бұрын

@@zackstark24601 lost ALL of the others 😒

@maryannkochanski5777 2 жыл бұрын

What a great show and I really like it. Congratulations to Michael R Jackson.

@madad0406 2 жыл бұрын

This was the greatest thing I've seen in so, so many years. Truly a must-see.

@mililaniman 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I could see "A Strange Loop". It seems like an entertaining and moving production.

@sparklemotion101ni3 Жыл бұрын

I wish you could see it, too! It's my favorite current show. I feel especially lucky to live where I do, so I can see certain shows as many times as I want (don't ask how many times I've seen "A Strange Loop" bc the number is *high.* It's getting embarrassing.)

@thekaerichtexas Жыл бұрын

The music in this play is amazing

@avgolden1974 2 жыл бұрын

I want to see this!!!

@LloydAntonyLB Ай бұрын

I saw this last night in Los Angeles. I didn’t expect to cry so much ❤

@dorothyleach 2 жыл бұрын

This show seems so interesting! I hope to see it someday.

@nikolaskivilahti9343 Жыл бұрын

The music in this show is so beautiful! ❤❤

@verican68 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful 🦋 congratulations on your success 🪄🌺

@saraalhashimi2650 2 жыл бұрын

Love this show! ❤️

@gabrielzayas2251 2 жыл бұрын

1:19 my favorite part makes me laugh 😆.

@chrisfinch8637 2 жыл бұрын

I’m sure the playwright does get those Michael Jackson references all the time, when it comes to the singer’s music or his legacy. Almost similar to Michael Jordan (the athlete) and Michael B. Jordan (the actor).

@GroverJ83 2 жыл бұрын

There was also a wide reciever in the NFL in the 90s named Michael Jackson and literally any time he scored a touchdown ESPN or local news would make references to MJ the singer.

@alexwells9948 2 жыл бұрын

5:14 Robert Krulwich on Oceans coming up on Sunday Morning

@skyerainbow 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I hope to be able to meet Michael R. Jackson soon to tell him face to face. This award winning musical is an inspirational story that I need to keep going on my own strange loop. Having spent time on stage with Kristen Bell, but now I am looking for space to bring a story about the Stonewall Uprising to the stage and screen. Tears of joy and acknowledgment stream down my face when I heard of this. Hopefully, I can see A Strange Loop soon. I am a trans man, singer, writer and creator of Stonewall The Musical and Talking Musical History podcast. Trying to make history like Michael R. Jackson has done. Praying now that I can get in touch with him, as soon as possible. Especially, being a fellow queer creative person from the Motor City.

@danr5462 Жыл бұрын

Intersectional identity ideology is so interesting. We really haven't heard enough of this viewpoint in recent years. I'm not sure why the media has shied away from it. I think the public just hungers for more of it. I know I do. Our individuality is not important. What's important is what oppressed group we belong to and the extent of our victimhood.

@joeson7700 2 жыл бұрын

Epitomized BLM = Best Live Musicals to watch

@myothercarisadelorean8957 2 жыл бұрын

Why on earth would anyone after 1980 name their kid Michael Jackson? You just know the kid is going to take constant "No not the singer".

@jonathanlopez6953 2 жыл бұрын

Larry Owens should be...

@CapnBlood 2 жыл бұрын

OMG, I wasn't going to post this until I saw the book cover and it confirmed it.. 3:52 Plays used to be about things and events, not navel-gazing. That said, congrats on the playwright's success : )

@sparklemotion101ni3 Жыл бұрын

Since when? Most musicals - including this one - are about *people.* If you want to call it "navel-gazing" as if it's an insult, I'm really not sure which musicals you find acceptable. Maybe "Spongebob, the Musical." It's about a sponge (that's a thing, if not an event).

@tiboregoldberger6817 2 жыл бұрын

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