Adventure Theatre MTC's Three Little Birds premieres Off-Broadway in 2014!

GLEN ECHO, MD – Adventure Theatre MTC (ATMTC) and Producing Artistic Director Michael J. Bobbitt announce the NY Off-Broadway Premiere of Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds at the New Victory Theatre February 7-23, 2014 after a local run at the recently completed Bowie State Fine and Performing Arts Center in January, 2014. Three Little Birds premiered at Adventure Theatre MTC in March 2013 and is based on the book by Cedella Marley with music & lyrics by reggae legend Bob Marley, and enjoyed a well-received run earlier this season. Ticket information for the season is at available at NewVictory.org and at (646) 223-3010. Ticket information will be announced for the Bowie State Fine and Performing Arts Center later this year.

The entire cast is reprising their roles including: S.Lewis Feemster, Ayanna Hardy, David Little, Michael Mainwaring, Angeleaza Anderson, Jobari Parker-Namdar, Brittany Williams, and Tara Yates-Reeves. The show was adapted and choreographed by Michael J. Bobbitt who selected a design team that includes Director Nick Olcott, Arranger and Orchestrator John L. Cornelius, II, Assistant Director Adi Stein, Music Director Darius Smith, Set Designer Joe Musumeci, Costume Designer Kendra Rai, Properties Designer Andrea “Dre” Moore, Lighting Designer Brian Allard and Sound Designer Neil McFadden.

Three little birds sing their sweet songs to Ziggy, a very shy child who is happy to see the world from the television in his room. But with the help of his feathered friends and his naughty neighbor Nansi, Ziggy’s reminded in soothing six-part harmony that “every little thing’s gonna be all right.”  A jammin’ musical with live accompaniment featuring the timeless music and lyrics of Bob Marley and based on the children’s book by his daughter Cedella, Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds shares the legendary reggae artist’s message of peace and love with a new generation of songbirds.

Michael J. Bobbitt, Producing Artistic Director at Adventure Theatre MTC says of the show’s success, “I couldn’t have asked for a better experience with the New Victory Theatre, and we’ve been delighted with the show’s ability to reach a warm and receptive audience who loves Bob Marley and loves memorable theatrical experiences. We cannot wait to experience it again, this time in New York.”

Ticket information for the season is at available at NewVictory.org and at (646) 223-3010. Ticket information will be announced for the Bowie State Fine and Performing Arts Center later this year.

ABOUT ADVENTURE THEATRE MTC

Adventure Theatre (founded in 1951) and Musical Theater Center (founded in 1986) merged into one organization, Adventure Theatre MTC, in 2012. Located in Glen Echo Park (Glen Echo, MD) and Wintergreen Plaza (Rockville, MD), ATMTC cultivates new generations of artists and audiences by creating memorable theatrical productions and by providing young people the highest quality musical theater training.  ATMTC serves students at all skill levels and families from diverse communities, approximately 75,000 people annually.

“THREE LITTLE BIRDS” FACT SHEET

NY Premiere

Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds

Adventure Theatre MTC, Glen Echo, Maryland

February 7 – 23

At The New Victory Theater

Producing Artistic Director Michael J. Bobbitt

Managing Director Janet Butler Berry

Production Manager Martita Slayden

Director   Nick Olcott

Assistant Director Adi Stein

Choreography   Michael J. Bobbitt

Music Director   Darius Smith

Set Design Joe Musumeci

Costume Design Kendra Rai

Properties Designer Andrea “Dre” Moore

Lighting Designer Brian Allard

Sound Designer Neil McFadden

Dialect Coaches Edwin Brown III, Jennifer Mendenhall

Adapted for the stage Michael J. Bobbitt

Music & Lyrics   Bob Marley

Arrangements/Orchestrations/Additional music & lyrics  John L. Cornelius, II
Cast   S.Lewis Feemster, Ayanna Hardy, David Little, Michael Mainwaring, Angeleaza Anderson, Jobari Parker-Namdar, Brittany Williams, Tara Yates-Reeves

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