In conjunction with the Wallis Annaberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will present the east coast premiere of Debbie Allen’s Freeze Frame this fall starting October 27.
The musical – written, directed, and choreographed by Debbie Allen – tells the story of the death of an innocent man and the anguish of a community. The musical couldn’t have come at a more timely point in our country. The show directly addresses the conversation about gun violence in America, the call for social progress, and the value of human life by incorporating dance, theater, film, art and music. It features original music by Stevie Wonder, James Ingram, Ricky Minor, Arturo Sandoval and Thump.
This story has a special place in Allen’s heart as there are parts of this musical that hit close to home. Having experienced blatant racism as a young girl, to having seen firsthand police terrorize young black lives, Allen hopes to “connect the country’s moral spine.”
“Art is a lens through which people can see themselves and see the world,” she tells the LA Times. “And maybe it can sensitize them to something they should think about.”
Kennedy CenterTickets start at $29. Single tickets go on sale for members on July 25, 2016 and for the public on August 1, 2016. Tickets can be purchased at the Kennedy Center box office or by calling Instant Charge at (202) 467-4600. Patrons that live outside the Washington-Metro area may dial toll-free at (800) 444-1324.
