In 1995, Karen Abbott adapted John Steptoe’s award-winning children’s book “Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters” for the stage. Now, there’s a new musical adaptation of the beloved book at Synchronicity Theatre.
To talk about the story and its newest evolution, director and choreographer Taryn Janelle joined “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes via Zoom along with LeRell Ross, composer and music director, and Bweela Steptoe, daughter of the original text’s late author.
Interview highlights follow below.
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