Greenwood 1964

Two wealthy African-American entertainers at the height of their careers take a trip to Greenwood Mississippi in 1964. Harry Belafonte & Sidney Poitier, travel to complete a task there, which as you can imagine is the last place you’d want to be in 1964 as an African-American. The acting is top tier and the writing is clever. I highly recommend seeing the show, you’ll be in for a treat it’s a ton to unpack so a second, maybe even a third watch will be warranted! ... full review

Amazing play the touches on several realities that existed in America during the Civil Rights Movement and some that also still exist today. The play is very well written and the actors did a wonderful job playing the iconic figures. I definitely plan to go back and see it again! ... full review

Having seen the 2011 documentary "Sing Your Song" on Harry Belafonte's Civil Rights Tribute I could not miss Greenwood 1964 for the world and Ojarigi's perspective offered another witty insight into the attic in Greenwood where Poitier and Belafonte were fighting their inner batlles in 1964 while preparing the ground for generations to come. A must see performance! There were moments were I could actually see Harry and Sidney taking over from their younger counterparts Thomas Ramseur King and Eli Goree whose diction made me see Poitier vividly in front of me on the stage shadowacting his part.... full review

Memorable experience, very well written, great acting, powerful message. Racism explained through the civil rights lens and the vehicle of friendship, of two iconic American celebrities.... full review

Captivating, moving, thought-provoking, witty and important. ... full review

Reveals how Belafonte, in his fierce dedication to the Civil Rights cause, persuaded Poitier to boldly show up for his people. ... full review