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The complete original cast of The Motherf**ker With The Hat will reunite to do a short run of the show for the L.A. Theatre Works presentation. Playing at the James Bridges Theatre from Jan 31st until Feb 2nd, the show will be recorded and air on LATW’s nationally syndicated radio theatre series entitled “The Play’s the Thing.”

Don’t know what to expect? Well, the story, in short, is a memorable one, to say the least

“Jackie and Veronica have been in love since the 8th grade. But now, Jackie is on parole and living clean and sober under the guidance of his sponsor, Ralph D, while still living and loving with his volatile soul mate Veronica who is fiercely loving, but far from sober. Still, their love is pure. And true. Nothing can come between them — except a hat.”

The original cast also includes Bobby Cannavale, Annabella Sciorra, Yul Vázquez and Elizabeth Rodriguez. The original production of The Motherf**ker with the Hat premiered on Broadway in 2011. It earned nominations for Best Play, and acting nominations for Cannavale, Rodriguez, and Vazquez at the 2011 Tony Awards.

 

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Drew Shade is a visionary creative force at the intersection of Black theatre, media, and culture. As the Founder and Creative Director of Broadway Black, Off-Book: The Podcast, and The Antonyo Awards, he champions artistic excellence and amplifies the voices of Black theatre artists with intention, heart, and unapologetic pride. His work has been featured in The New York Times, Playbill, Deadline, The Observer, and Apple TV’s Dear…, and he's collaborated with brands and institutions such as NBC, BET, Audible, Universal Pictures, SheaMoisture, The Public Theater, Signature Theatre, National Black Theatre, and more. He has also served as a cultural consultant and curator for countless Broadway productions for over a decade — establishing himself as a trusted voice and tastemaker in theatre and media. In addition to his work behind the scenes, Shade is a performer and creative artist in his own right, with credits including Classical Theatre of Harlem’s The First Noel at The Apollo, The Preacher’s Wife musical at The Alliance Theatre, and a Sondheim tribute concert at Carnegie Hall led by Tituss Burgess. He’s also lent his voice to campaigns for Google and continues to explore visual storytelling through photography — from red carpets to press coverage. Rooted in joy, justice, and the belief that Black theatre is both legacy and revolution, Shade continues to build platforms and shine light where it’s long been overdue — so Black artists are seen, heard, and celebrated on their own terms. “Have a belief in yourself that is bigger than anyone’s disbelief.” – August Wilson

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