Theatrical Musical - Paradise Square

Join your host Hermene Hartman as we cover a new Broadway production happening right here in Chicago! ‘Paradise Square’ is a live theatrical production that tells an exciting story of a notorious New York neighborhood which, following the civil war, was a melting pot of Irish immigrant and African American culture. We are joined by Paradise Square’s Producer, Garth Drabinsky, Vice President for Broadway in Chicago, Eileen LaCario, & Paradise Square Lyricist, Masi Asare. We discuss the cultural and historical significance of the story of ‘Paradise Square’ & how two cultures came together and thrived in post-civil-war New York. Our guests elaborate on the creative process of developing the story, the music, and the dances & how they were inspired by both Irish and African history & culture. Our guests explain that they are hoping people will walk away from ‘Paradise Square’ with a fresh perspective and to consider that cultural progress is a continuum that continues to this day. Join us as we discuss all of this and much more on today's great episode of N’DIGO studio podcast! Guests Garth Drabinsky Producer Paradise Square https://ndigo.com/2021/06/21/qa-garth-drabinsky-paradise-square-broadway-producer/ Eileen LaCario Vice President Broadway In Chicago https://timelinetheatre.com/person/eileen-lacario/ Masi Asare Lyricist of Paradise Square https://masiasare.com/ N'DIGO Studio Supported by The Chicago Community Trust MacArthur Foundation The Field Foundation Of Illinois Special Thanks Hyatt Tyronne Stoudemire Credits Host/Executive Producer Hermene Hartman Technical Producer/Editor Erik Hammond Film Company Clear Vision Multimedia Associate Producer Joi Mitchell Administration Sylvester Cosby Sound Editor Scott Stronach Intro/Outro Music Christian Standring - Is There A Doctor In The House Song is published by Mr.Christian Music (BMI) Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.