‘Octavia E. Butler’s Parable of the Sower’ – Created by Toshi Reagon and Bernice Johnson Reagon; Co-Directed by Eric Ting & Signe V. Harriday;Music and Lyrics by Toshi Reagon and Bernice Johnson Reagon; Music Direction by Toshi Reagon. Choreography by Millicent Johnnie; Scenic Design by Arnulfo Maldonado; Costumes by Dede M. Ayite; Lighting Design by Christopher Kuhl. Presented by ArtsEmerson at the Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre, 219 Tremont St., Boston through April 24.
by Mike Hoban
As the U.S. and the rest of the world appears headed for a slide into a 21st century version of the Dark Ages, propelled by corporate greed, a warped interpretation of the Bible and willful neglect of the planet, at least it’s fodder for some terrific music in the form of Octavia E. Butler’s Parable of the Sower. The post-apocalyptic sci-fi rock opera returns to the Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre after a workshop concert version wowed audiences in 2017, and powered by a luminous cast, the show again delivers sustained brilliant musical moments.
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