Langston in Harlem, feat. Hamilton's Brandon Victor Dixon & more! Tickets

Doors open at 5:30pm

Join us at 54 Below for Langston in Harlem, an innovative theater piece in concert that explores the Harlem Renaissance world of renowned poet Langston Hughes set to the music of Walter Marks.

Using the poet’s own words, Langston in Harlem offers audiences a musical journey into the life of this powerful literary figure, who, as a Black, gay man, became the voice of his people despite living in a society that sought to silence and shun him. This portrait is made more vivid and expressive by fusing Langston’s words with the music of the period; jazz, blues, gospel, ragtime, boogie, afro-Cuban, and Yoruba chant.

This exciting show features songs with Langston’s immortal poems set to music —”The Weary Blues,” “Jukebox Love Song,” “The Negro Speaks of Rivers,” and “Harlem” (“A Dream Deferred”).

Featuring Tony Award® nominee Brandon Victor Dixon and an all-star cast to be announced soon!

Langston in Harlem is produced by The Classical Theater of Harlem and directed by Jerry Dixon.