Stagger Lee (play)

Stagger Lee is a play written by Will Power and co-composed by Justin Ellington. According to BroadwayWorld.com, "Stagger Lee was partially developed in workshops in collaboration with the Meadows School of the Arts, Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas as a part of Will Power's Meadows Prize residency." The musical is taken place in the 20th century and focuses on black urban myths and racism against African-American community. The play observes different mythical characters on a journey through generations as they strive to achieve the American Dream.

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