Details

Written in 1957, Simply Heavenly was born out of a series of short stories featuring Jess B Semple's bar room philosophy on life, love and the pursuit of the easy way. An offbeat Harlem everyman living in a rapidly changing America, Simple became Hughes's most enduring character expressing the everyday victories of an ordinary hero. Simply Heavenly first ran on Broadway in 1957, giving a voice through humour and song to the African American experience. With gentle satire, insightful ramblings and street-wise humour Hughes chronicled the hopes and despair of black America.

Cast/Performers

Clive Rowe, Ruby Turner, Rhashan Stone, Des Coleman, Nicola Hughes, Melanie Marshall, Jason Pennycooke, Cat Simmons, Dale Superville, Paul Kissaun

Creatives/Company

Author: Langston Hughes
Lyrics: Langston Hughes
Music: David Martin
Director: Josette Bushell-Mingo
Choreographer: Paul J Medford
Design: Rob Howell
Lighting: Paul Anderson