An impending flood is the least of the Johnson family’s troubles in this outrageous reimagining of Noah’s Ark from Tony Award-nominated writer and director duo Jordan E. Cooper and Stevie Walker-Webb. OH HAPPY DAY! begins in Laurel, MS, at a birthday BBQ for Lewis, the patriarch of the family. Shortly after his estranged son Keyshawn (played by Cooper) makes a surprise appearance, absurdity ensues on a day that will change their world forever. Grammy Award-winning gospel artist Donald Lawrence writes original songs for this biting new play about confronting the divine.
October 2nd, 2025
October 26th, 2025
By: Jordan E. Cooper
Songs by: Donald Lawrence
Director: Stevie Walker-Webb
Producer: The Public Theater in association with Baltimore Center Stage
Cast list: Jordan E. Cooper (as Keyshawn)
Accessible entrances, seating, and restrooms. Assistive Listening Devices. ASL interpreted, Open Caption and Audio Descriptions at select performances or on demand by request.
Oh Happy Day! is at New York's Public Theater, which is located at 425 Lafayette Street, New York, 10003.
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