[NEohioPAL] RAVES on James Weldon Johnson's "God's Trombones at Karamu House thru December 27th

[performingarts at karamu.com]

GOD'S TROMBONES

Karamu brings James Weldon Johnson's poetic classic to the stage through
the fire and brimstone of seven galvanizing preachers, soul stirring
singing and thunderous dancing, with biblical verses such as The Creation,
Let My People Go, The Prodigal Son and Judgment Day weaved into an
unforgettable hand clapping, foot stomping, up lifting spiritual
celebration.
Director: Terrence Spivey
Musical Director: Sharolyn Ferebee
Dance Choreographer: Desiree Parkman
African Dance Choreographer: Talise Campbell
Starring: A Wonderful Cast of Over Thirty Artists.

When: Various times through Sunday, Dec. 27.
Where: Karamu House, 2355 E. 89th St., Cleveland.
Tickets: $22-$30. 216-795-7077.

CRITICS CORNER

CLEVELAND PLAIN DEALER

Karamu's new holiday show a stirring creation
By Donald Rosenberg, The Plain Dealer
December 14, 2009,

"By the time the large cast arrives at the finale, a gospel version of the
"Hallelujah Chorus" from Handel's "Messiah," Karamu's electrifying music
men and women almost succeed in raising the theater's roof."

You may also click on link to read the entire review on the Cleveland.com
website.
http://www.cleveland.com/musicdance/index.ssf/2009/12karamus_new_holiday_show_a_sti.html


CLEVELAND SCENE

THE FIRE THIS TIME
Black preaching is given an inspirational gloss in Karamu's God's Trombones
by Christine Howey

"This production sizzles with the same fire and passion the best of those
preachers could summon."
You may also click on link to read the entire review on the Scene website.
http://www.clevescene.com/cleveland/the-fire-this-time/Content?oid=1796926


KARAMU HOUSE
2355 EAST 89TH
CLEVELAND, OHIO 44106