Waterwell announces The Last Year in the Life of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. As Devised by Waterwell: A Rock Operetta, an all new theatrical event about one of America's most loved and misunderstood figures.
IN 2008 - THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS DEATH -
COME AND HEAR FROM HIM AGAIN!
Featuring an exuberant score of hard edged rock, blues and funk, The/King/Operetta draws on speeches, writings and interviews to give a blistering account of King as he barnstorms the country squaring off against the most powerful forces in politics and commerce.
"ONE OF THE BEST NEW MUSICALS OF 2007!"
New York Magazine
The songs...
Gods of the Little Things
Justice Is Indivisible
Song to Gloria Steinem
Jail Song
Da-Da-Daddy
Drum Major Instinct
"ONE OF THE BEST NEW MUSICALS OF 2007!"
Extraordinary. Laugh-out-loud funny and unexpectedly dramatic."
New York Magazine
"Powerfully moving. The piece and the songs have raw power."
New York Post
"Affecting and wholly original. Reveals the humanity behind his historic struggle."
Associated Press
"Brings the house down in more ways than one. Waterwell is a company to watch."
Time Out New York
"Brilliant. Let's offer a thankful prayer for Waterwell's sense of life."
New York Press
"Remarkable. The most kick-ass live rock you are likely to see onstage in a musical."
L Magazine
"Fascinating. An ambitious theatrical event that both amuses and provokes."
Back Stage
"Groundbreaking. The next milestone of American musical theatre."
NYTheatre