![]() ![]() Hopefully, it'll continue to pass on to the audience to keep the cycle going. It's just as important, if not more, to shower love into the people that are with me off stage, in my homes, and my communities, because that's what helped us get back to the stage to be our best selves. ![]() After months, for us to be sharing their joy, sorrow, and dancing all in this 1 hour and 40 minutes is a moment of release and reminds me to not take a day for granted again. Seeing the faces of people who have all gone through their own version of craziness this past year was emotional and makes me reflect on a lot - folks bringing their families, friends, and spouses have been singing along with us at home counting down the days just like us. Coming back reminded me how we create this space for our audiences too. Recorded during its run at Broadways Hudson Theatre, Byrne is joined by an ensemble of musicians (including Milwaukeean Angie Swan), singers, and dancers from. American Utopia is a 2020 American concert film directed and produced by Spike Lee, from a screenplay by David Byrne. 'David Byrne's American Utopia' delivers an experience unlike anything else (Billboard) and marks a major cultural milestone in the worlds of music and theater. Yes, we've traveled the world together, but this past year made it even more valuable to me to hold onto spaces and people that nurture you. Following a sold-out world tour, the acclaimed theatrical concert comes to Broadway’s intimate Hudson Theatre for 16 weeks only. ![]() So many feelings after not knowing if or when we would return. Also, because we've worked together for a few years now, there was still a sense of ease and joy remembering harmonies, riffs, and choreography. American Utopia is a 2020 American concert film directed and produced by Spike Lee, from a screenplay by David Byrne. I spoke to many bandmates over the time off, but it was nice to all be back in one room with the common goal to reopen with more power and play this run. I was determined to bring this feeling back with me to the theater. Spending countless months creating in my home helped me reconnect with my love for art, innovation, and performing. NYC.com offers great prices and tickets for David Byrnes American Utopia - CLOSED at the St. I missed the feel of the stage more than I even expected and felt eager to push myself to be a stronger performer than when I left. SYNOPSIS: The theatrical concert includes songs from David Byrne's American Utopia along with songs from Talking Heads and his solo. After about 18 months of not being barefoot on the Marley, it almost felt like I never left. Tendayi Kuumba (vocals/dance): "To be back performing in front of a live audience is fulfilling in so many ways. ![]()
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