Thunder Knocking on the Door

Written by Keith Glover

Words and Music by Keb' Mo' and Anderson Edwards

June 16-August 6

LESTER AND SUE SMITH STAGE

OVERVIEW

THE BLUES AND FATE COLLIDE AT THE CROSSROADS OF TEMPTATION

This bluesy show is an intoxicating musical fable filled with humor, heart, and the extraordinary music of five-time Grammy Award winner Keb’ Mo’. In a small Alabama town, a mysterious blues guitar-playing stranger arrives at the door of the Dupree family, bringing a challenge for the offspring of his late rival. The stranger’s bargain pits family legacy against a tempting future. But what started as a deal with the devil turns into a love story for the ages. Part family reckoning, part epic love, and all blues, Thunder Knocking on the Door brings soul to Stages.

Details

Performance Times:

Wednesday - Thursday | 7:30 p.m.
Friday | 8:00 p.m.
Sunday | 2:30 p.m.

RUN TIME:

2 hours, 30 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission

Sensory-Friendly Performance

Saturday, August 5, at 2:30 p.m.

Sensory friendly performances invite people and families with sensory needs to participate in live theater in a less rigid environment. Special care will go into keeping abrupt changes or loud noise levels under control. A quiet space will be available.

Sunday Sit-down

Immediately following the performance on June 18th, we invite you to join us for a Sunday Sit-down with the cast and artistic team. During this gathering, you’ll hear from the creative team that brought you Thunder and have the opportunity to ask any questions you have on your mind.

Cast

Sarah Sachi*

Glory
Steve Scott*

Dregster/Jaguar, Sr.
Kaleb Womack

Jaguar, Jr.
Troi Coleman

Good Sister
LaBraska Washington

Thunder
*Appearing through an agreement between Stages and Actors' Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States.

Credits

Playwright
Keith Glover
Music and Lyrics
Keb' Mo' and Anderson Edwards
Additional Music and Lyrics
Keith Glover
Director
Tevyn Washington
Music Director,
Music and Vocal Arrangements
Ronnie “King” Mason, Jr.
Scenic Designer
Brandi Alexander
Costume Designer
Jaymee Ngernwichit
Lighting Designer
Roma Flowers
Sound Designer
Isaiah Parnell
Choreographer
Eboni Bell Darcy
Properties Designer
Jodi Bobrovsky
Assistant Director
César Jáquez
Assistant Lighting Designer
Ash Parra
Assistant Sound Designer
Coda Pariselli
Stage Manager
Megan Lee Brooks*
*Appearing through an agreement between Stages and
Actors' Equity Association, the union of professional
actors and stage managers in the United States.