Composer Anthony Davis, librettist Thulani Davis, and scenarist Christopher Davis will offer insights on their inspiration and creative process for this groundbreaking opera about the great civil rights leader that premiered at City Opera in 1986.

The cast will feature baritone Sidney Outlaw as Malcolm, soprano Marsha Thompson as Louise/Betty, tenor Robert Mack as Elijah/Street, mezzo-soprano Krysty Swann as Ella, and Bradley Moore, pianist. Terrance McKnight will host.

Tickets are $10. For more information, visit nycOpera.com and schomburgcenter.org.