THE TALLEST TREE IN THE FOREST
Mark Taper Forum
Now Playing – May 25, 2014
A Play with Music Written and Performed By Daniel Beaty
DON’T MISS PAUL ROBESON’S LARGER-THAN-LIFE STORY-
ONLY 3 WEEKS LEFT!
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Find out more about Paul Robeson and this wonderful
story! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYF8irQo688
“Go and see this important retelling of Paul Robeson’s life; YOU WILL
BE MOVED, ENLIGHTENED AND FEROCIOUSLY ENTERTAINED.”
–BroadwayWorld.com
“BEATY DOES A HEROIC JOB…it’s an impressive display of craft.” –Orange County Register
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Paul Robeson was born the son of a runaway slave and died in 1976 as
“the most well-known black man in the world.” Obie Award-winning writer and
performer Daniel Beaty chronicles his remarkable life in an extraordinary
theatrical biography.
This remarkable play with music provided by a live combo on stage is a
powerful, unflinching account of a minister’s son who became the voice of the
everyman around the world, daring to speak up and sing out for what was right.
Buy your tickets
today! http://www.centertheatregroup.org/tickets/Tallest-Tree-in-the-Forest/
Groups of 12 or
more can save up to 38% off select performances through May 11.
Student
groups can purchase seats starting at $14 for weeknight performances. Call
213.972.7231 to reserve now!
Enhance your theatre-going experience and mix with other theatre lovers during our Stage Talks immediately following the
performances on May 18 and 20. These lively post-show talk backs are led by our
artistic staff and often include cast members.