Ernestine Jackson and the Cast of the York Theatre Company’s Storyville Celebrate Opening Night

In an all-out Bourbon Street-style dance party, the cast of Storyville, joined by composer/lyricist Mildred Kayden, celebrated opening night at the York Theatre Company on Tuesday, July 23. Following the performance, the large cast and creative team gathered ’round for a fun photo op. This limited engagement continues through August 17 at The York Theatre Company at Saint Peter’s Church.

Take a look at the joyful opening night in the photo gallery below.

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Cast members celebrate with composer/lyricist Mildred Kayden.<br />(© Seth Walters)” title=”Cast members celebrate with composer/lyricist Mildred Kayden.<br />(© Seth Walters)”/>
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Cast members celebrate with composer/lyricist Mildred Kayden.
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Tony nominee Ernestine Jackson bows to her audience.<br />(© Seth Walters)” title=”Tony nominee Ernestine Jackson bows to her audience.<br />(© Seth Walters)”/>
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Tony nominee Ernestine Jackson bows to her audience.
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Cast members rejoice on stage.<br />(© Seth Walters)” title=”Cast members rejoice on stage.<br />(© Seth Walters)”/>
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Cast members rejoice on stage.
(© Seth Walters)

Zakiya Young takes a bow. <br />(© Seth Walters)” title=”Zakiya Young takes a bow. <br />(© Seth Walters)”/>
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Zakiya Young takes a bow.
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Kyle Robert Carter takes his curtain call.<br />(© Seth Walters)” title=”Kyle Robert Carter takes his curtain call.<br />(© Seth Walters)”/>
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Kyle Robert Carter takes his curtain call.
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NaTasha Yvette Williams takes a bow.<br />(© Seth Walters)” title=”NaTasha Yvette Williams takes a bow.<br />(© Seth Walters)”/>
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NaTasha Yvette Williams takes a bow.
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Mildred Kayden loves her cast members.<br />(© Seth Walters)” title=”Mildred Kayden loves her cast members.<br />(© Seth Walters)”/>
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Mildred Kayden loves her cast members.
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Cast members celebrate with composer/lyricist Mildred Kayden.
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The cast dances to the sounds of Bourbon Street. <br />(© Seth Walters)” title=”The cast dances to the sounds of Bourbon Street. <br />(© Seth Walters)”/>
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The cast dances to the sounds of Bourbon Street.
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Composer Mildred Kayden with original orchestrator Danny Holgate and <i>Bye Bye Birdie</i> composer Charles Strouse.<br />(© Seth Walters)” title=”Composer Mildred Kayden with original orchestrator Danny Holgate and <i>Bye Bye Birdie</i> composer Charles Strouse.<br />(© Seth Walters)”/>
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Composer Mildred Kayden with original orchestrator Danny Holgate and Bye Bye Birdie composer Charles Strouse.
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The ladies of <i>Storyville</i><br />(© Seth Walters)” title=”The ladies of <i>Storyville</i><br />(© Seth Walters)”/>
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The ladies of Storyville
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Karen Burthwright, Debra Walton, and Dameka Hayes of <i>Storyville</i>.<br />(© Seth Walters)” title=”Karen Burthwright, Debra Walton, and Dameka Hayes of <i>Storyville</i>.<br />(© Seth Walters)”/>
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Karen Burthwright, Debra Walton, and Dameka Hayes of Storyville.
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<i>Storyville</i> cast members with composer/lyricist Mildred Kayden.<br />(© Seth Walters)” title=”<i>Storyville</i> cast members with composer/lyricist Mildred Kayden.<br />(© Seth Walters)”/>
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Storyville cast members with composer/lyricist Mildred Kayden.
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The cast of <i>Storyville</i><br />(© Seth Walters)” title=”The cast of <i>Storyville</i><br />(© Seth Walters)”/>
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The cast of Storyville
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The full team of <i>Storyville</i><br />(© Seth Walters)” title=”The full team of <i>Storyville</i><br />(© Seth Walters)”/>
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Ernestine Jackson and Zakiya Young celebrate their opening night.<br />(© Seth Walters)” title=”Ernestine Jackson and Zakiya Young celebrate their opening night.<br />(© Seth Walters)”/>
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Cast members Michael Leonard James and Karen Burthright.<br />(© Seth Walters)” title=”Cast members Michael Leonard James and Karen Burthright.<br />(© Seth Walters)”/>
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Christopher Spaulding, Clifton Samuels and Cory Bretsch are proud of their show.<br />(© Seth Walters)” title=”Christopher Spaulding, Clifton Samuels and Cory Bretsch are proud of their show.<br />(© Seth Walters)”/>
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Cast members Christopher Spaulding, Clifton Samuels, NaTasha Yvette Williams, and Cory Bretsch.<br />(© Seth Walters)” title=”Cast members Christopher Spaulding, Clifton Samuels, NaTasha Yvette Williams, and Cory Bretsch.<br />(© Seth Walters)”/>
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York producing artistic director James Morgan, composer Mildred Kayden, director Bill Castellino, and choreographer Mercedes Ellington.<br />(© Seth Walters)” title=”York producing artistic director James Morgan, composer Mildred Kayden, director Bill Castellino, and choreographer Mercedes Ellington.<br />(© Seth Walters)”/>
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York producing artistic director James Morgan, composer Mildred Kayden, director Bill Castellino, and choreographer Mercedes Ellington.
(© Seth Walters)