FREEDOM RIDERS: The Civil Rights Musical at City College Center for the Arts

FREEDOM RIDERS: The Civil Rights Musical returns to New York City for a staged concert at City College Center for the Arts from February 20-22, 2025. Directed by Richard Allen, with choreography by Benji Schwimmer and musical direction by Ahmed Alabaca, this production brings to life the courageous college-age activists who fought against Jim Crow laws in 1961. Featuring a book, music, and lyrics by Richard Allen and Taran Gray, the musical has received critical acclaim for its powerful storytelling and historical accuracy. Esteemed figures like Congressman John Lewis have praised its emotional impact and relevance to the Civil Rights Movement.