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Sugar in Our Wounds 2018

Opened: June 19, 2018
Closing: July 15, 2018

Sugar in Our Wounds - 2018 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

City Center Stage 2
131 West 55th St. (between 6th and 7th Avenues) New York, NY 10019

On a plantation during the Civil War, a mystical tree stretches toward heaven. It protects James, a young slave, while he reads newspapers about the imminent possibility of freedom, as the battle rages on. When a brooding stranger arrives, James and his makeshift family take the man in. Soon, an unexpected bond leads to a striking romance, and everyone is in uncharted territory. But is love powerful enough to set your true self free? This lyrical and lushly realized play is part of poet, filmmaker and playwright Donja R. Love's exploration of queer love at pivotal moments in Black history.


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BWW Review: Donja R. Love's SUGAR IN OUR WOUNDS Depicts Gay Love Between Slaves During The Civil War
by Michael Dale - June 26, 2018


"The existence of queer people of color, particularly of African descent, has repeatedly been washed over, or forgotten altogether," writes Donja R. Love, whose SUGAR IN OUR WOUNDS is receiving a handsome and well-acted production from Manhattan Theatre Club, via director Sahaam Ali.

MTC Extends SUGAR IN OUR WOUNDS
by Julie Musbach - June 22, 2018


Due to popular demand, Manhattan Theatre Club announces one additional week of performances for the world premiere of Sugar in Our Wounds.

Photo Flash: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of MTC's SUGAR IN OUR WOUNDS
by Stephi Wild - June 21, 2018


Sugar in Our Wounds opened on Tuesday, June 19 and is now playing through Sunday, July 8 at MTC's The Studio at Stage II - Harold and Mimi Steinberg New Play Series at New York City Center (131 West 55th Street).

TV: Inside MTC's SUGAR IN OUR WOUNDS Opening Tonight
by Julie Musbach - June 19, 2018


Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of Sugar in Our Wounds, a new play by Donja R. Love, directed by Saheem Ali opens tonight - Tuesday, June 19. Get a preview of the show below with all new video footage!

MTC's SUGAR IN OUR WOUNDS Begins Performances Tomorrow
by Julie Musbach - June 4, 2018


Performances begin tomorrow - Tuesday, June 5 - for Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of Sugar in Our Wounds, a new play by Donja R. Love, directed by Saheem Ali. 

Full Casting Announced For MTC's SUGAR IN OUR WOUNDS
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2018


Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) are pleased to announce full casting for Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of Sugar in Our Wounds, a new play by Donja R. Love, directed by Saheem Ali (Twelfth Night for the Public Theater's Mobile Unit).

Sugar in Our Wounds History

Other Productions of Sugar in Our Wounds

2018   Off-Broadway MTC Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway

Sugar in Our Wounds - 2018 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards John Gassner Award Donja R. Love
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play Stephanie Berry
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Jason Lyons

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