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Bonnie Milligan, Soara-Joye Ross, Becca Blackwell, James T. Lane to Star in Promenade

The Maria Irene Fornes-Al Carmines musical will play New York City Center.

Bonnie Milligan, Soara-Joye Ross, and Becca Blackwell will star in Promenade.
Bonnie Milligan, Soara-Joye Ross, and Becca Blackwell will star in Promenade.
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Encores! Off-Center has announced casting for the Al Carmines-Maria Irene Fornes musical Promenade, running July 10-11 under the direction of Laurie Woolery.

This absurdist look at the haves and have-nots, with book by Fornes and music by Carmines, will star Mark Bedard (Jailer), Becca Blackwell (Mayor), Eddie Cooper (Mr. R), Daniel Everidge (Mr. T), Carmen Ruby Floyd (Miss I), Marcy Harriell (Miss U), James T. Lane (105), Bonnie Milligan (Miss Cake), Bryonha Parham (Servant), Don Darryl Rivera (Soldier, Driver), Soara-Joye Ross (Miss O), Steve Routman (Soldier, Injured Man), Saundra Santiago (Mother), and J.D. Webster (Mr. S). Casting for the central role of 106 will be announced later.

The production will feature musical direction by Greg Jarrett and choreography by Hope Boykin.