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Olney Theatre Center is proud to announce our first BLACK Out Night for the world premiere musical Long Way Down.

Olney Theatre Center is taking the next step in our pursuit of a more equitable and inclusive environment in our programming and in our community outreach.

To continue this effort and celebrate the beautiful, important story of Long Way Down and the community it represents, Olney Theatre Center's BLACK Out Night will take place on June 9th at 7:00 pm. Join us for an awe-inspiring evening of theatre, black excellence, and community.

Specially priced $20 tickets for this performance only (limit 4) may be purchased here using the code BLACKOUT.

We ask our non-black identifying patrons to please choose a different performance of Long Way Down to attend.

Learn more about what a BLACK OUT night is.

About the Show

In association with:
TheaterWorksUSAEdgewood Entertainment

Growing up, Will’s big brother taught him three iron-clad rules of how to behave when gun violence claims someone close: Don’t cry. Don’t snitch. Get revenge. So when his brother is himself gunned down, Will is determined to follow the code and gets in the elevator on the top floor of his apartment building, armed and ready to hit the streets in search of vengeance. What happens on the way down is an emotional hip-hop journey that brings Will face to face with the ghosts of his past as he tries to make the biggest decision of his life. This Rolling World Premiere musical is based on the Newberry Medal Honor-winning Young Adult novel by DMV native Jason Reynolds. This powerful story is being developed in partnership with The Apollo through their New Works Program, and will be presented in Apollo’s new Victoria space after its limited Olney Theatre engagement.

Long Way Down was originally commissioned and developed by TheaterWorksUSA

3 Rules
8 Floors
1 Decision

 

Book, music and lyrics by
Dahlak Brathwaite

Additional writing by
Khiyon Hursey

Adapted from the bestselling novel by
Jason Reynolds

Co-choreographed by
Ken-Matt Martin and Victor Musoni

Directed by
Ken-Matt Martin

© 2017 Used with permission of Pippin Properties

2023-24 Season
Part of the 2023-24 Season
  • Bryan Archibald

    Swing
  • Tyrese Shawn Avery

    Will
  • IO Browne

    Shari
  • Colin Carswell

    Frick
  • Cheryse Dylan

    Dani
  • Ciara Hargrove

    Swing
  • Parris Lewis

    Buck
  • Naiqui Macabroad

    Mark
  • Victor Musoni

    Shawn/Co-Choreographer
  • Quincy Vicks

    Mike
  • Dahlak Brathwaite

    Book, Music, & Lyrics
  • Khiyon Hursey

    Additional Writing
  • Jason Reynolds

    Jason Reynolds
  • Ken-Matt Martin

    Director
  • Cedric Lyles

    Music Director
  • Simean "Sim" Carpenter

    Scenic and Lighting Designer
  • Danielle Preston

    Costume Designer
  • Kevin Lee Alexander

    Sound Designer
  • Robbie Armstrong III

    Production Stage Manager
  • Makayla Beckles

    Assistant Stage Manager
  • Kate Kilbane

    Assistant Stage Manager
  • Kelley Nicole Girod

    Dramaturg
  • Gregory Keng Strasser

    Assistant Director
  • Charlique C. Rolle

    Assistant Choreographer

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Long Way Down BLACK OUT Performance

Sunday June 9th 2024 at 7:00pm

Box Office: 301.924.3400

Open Wednesday - Sunday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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