The Big Easy: Music of New Orleans
New Orleans has been the musical heartbeat of America from Congo Square to the Flood. The Soulpepper music team brings the sounds of joy, resilience, and innovation from The Big Easy up to the Big Smoke, exploring the city that gave birth to Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton, Dr. John and Jazz itself.
RUNTIME: 85 minutes (with no intermission)
World Premiere
Soulpepper is a member of the Professional Association of Canadian Theatres and engages professional Artists who are members of Canadian Actors' Equity Association under the terms of the jointly negotiated Canadian Theatre Agreement.
This production would not be possible without the incredible work in 2015 by the following artists: Tom Allen, Paul Novotny, Michael Bridge, Bill King, The Heavy Weights Brass Band, Paul Metcalfe, Rebecca Hennessy, Lowell Whitty, Chris Butcher, Rob Teehan, Jackie Richardson, Michael Dunston, Jason Browning, Anahita Dehbonehie, Joe Sealy, and Kelly Read.
KANIKA AMBROSE
Co-Creator/Writer
BEAU DIXON
Co-Creator / Music Director
FRANK COX-O'CONNELL
Co-Creator/Director
NOAH FEAVER
Lighting Designer
Andres Castillo-Smith
Sound Designer
Frank Donato
Video/Projection Designer
RAHA JAVANFAR
Assistant Director / Associate Music Director / Copyist
Tamara Vuckovic
Stage Manager
ANNA SPENCER
Assistant Stage Manager