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The Story of GRACE

The musical, GRACE, captures a milestone day in the life of the Mintons, a Philadelphia-based family with a long connection with African American culinary traditions, especially through their century-old restaurant. The family has gathered to mourn the loss of their matriarch. The story unfolds wholly through original songs, ranging in styles from traditional musical theatre and R&B to jazz and neo-classical. In GRACE, every plate holds a story.

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JUST ANNOUNCED...

AKA NYC 500-Hours Initiative

GRACE producers Dale A. Mott and Nolan Williams, Jr. are the first producers to be selected for AKA NYC's 500 Hours Initiative. AKA NYC is a the leading global entertainment marketing firm with offices in the U.S., U.K., and Australia. The agency will provide development support for GRACE. 

"When Gran'Me Cooked"

CHECK OUT THIS SINGLE FROM THE MUSICAL: Hear the Cast of GRACE perform the finale selection, "When Gran'Me Cooked," with special introductions by our culinary ambassador Chef Carla Hall and GRACE Creator/Composer Nolan Williams, Jr.


Here's what Broadway legend Brian Stokes Mitchell has to say about "When Gran'Me Cooked." "Really beautiful. I love [the] harmonic structure and the beautiful spirit that comes through the music and lyrics! Congratulations..."

Chef Carla Hall

We are thrilled to announce celebrity chef Carla Hall as our official Culinary Ambassador.

Click below to read Carla's USA Today Op Ed: "Black History Month: Let's revive healthy soul food. It's more than just fried chicken." (February 1, 2020)

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#ByGrace Live Chat Series

See for yourself the #ByGrace conversation series that has reached over 500,000 globally!

Click here to stream previous chats.

The Production Team of GRACE

Nolan Williams, Jr.

Nolan Williams, Jr.

Nolan Williams, Jr.

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Composer/Writer/Music Director

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Robert Barry Fleming

Nolan Williams, Jr.

Nolan Williams, Jr.

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Director

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Dale A. Mott

Nolan Williams, Jr.

Jason Ardizzone-West

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Founder/Principal, Edgewood

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Jason Ardizzone-West

Jason Ardizzone-West

Jason Ardizzone-West

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Set Designer

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Dominique Fawn Hill

Jason Ardizzone-West

Dominique Fawn Hill

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Costume Designer

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Xavier Pierce

Jason Ardizzone-West

Dominique Fawn Hill

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Lighting Designer

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Matt Hubbs

Stephanie Klapper, CSA

Stephanie Klapper, CSA

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Sound Designer

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Stephanie Klapper, CSA

Stephanie Klapper, CSA

Stephanie Klapper, CSA

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Casting Director

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Amy Wegener

Stephanie Klapper, CSA

Amy Wegener

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Dramaturg

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The Cast of GRACE

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PAUL

RUTHIE

RUTHIE

David Hughey

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RUTHIE

RUTHIE

RUTHIE

Jenny Mollet

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HALEY

RUTHIE

HALEY

Lacretta

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E.J.

MINTON FAMILY MEMBER

HALEY

Bernard Holcomb

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MISS MINNIE

MINTON FAMILY MEMBER

MINTON FAMILY MEMBER

Virginia Woodruff

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MINTON FAMILY MEMBER

MINTON FAMILY MEMBER

MINTON FAMILY MEMBER

Lawrence Cummings

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MINTON FAMILY MEMBER

MINTON FAMILY MEMBER

MINTON FAMILY MEMBER

Jacqui Blue

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The Development of GRACE

GRACE has been in development since 2014. Here are some key project milestones:

June 27, 2016

A DATE WITH A DISH

Performance, 53rd Grand Boulé Archousai Luncheon, Washington, D.C.


May 2017 

THE NOLAN WILLIAMS PROJECT

Workshop Residency, Cleveland Play House, Cleveland, OH


May 2018 

THE NOLAN WILLIAMS PROJECT (aka MINTON’S PLACE)

Workshop Residency, Cleveland Play House, Cleveland, OH


October 2019 

GRACE

Announcement of selection for the 2020 Humana Festival of New American Plays


January 2020 

GRACE

Workshop Residency, Actors Theatre, Louisville, KY


March 25 - April 12, 2020 

GRACE

2020 Humana Festival production run, Actors Theatre, Louisville, KY (cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)


April 12, 2020 

GRACE

Celebrity Chef Carla Hall is announced as culinary ambassador. 

"When Gran'Me Cooked," the finale selection from the show, is released on video featuring the Cast of GRACE. The music video has garnered 100,000+ combined reaches across multiple platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and this official website).


April 21, 2020

GRACE

Celebrity Chef Carla Hall and GRACE creator/composer Nolan Williams, Jr. launch "ByGrace," a live chat series on Facebook and Instagram, to share the history and themes that have inspired the show. The series has, to date, reached over 500,000 globally featuring special guests like businesswoman Sheila Johnson, author/food historian Michael Twitty, CBS This Morning Saturday Co-host Michelle Miller, and Broadway legend Brian Stokes Mitchell. 

GRACE Media Links

Leo Weekly

The Washington Post

Courier Journal

Leo Weekly: "Humana Festival Preview: Intimate Talks with Five Playwrights" (February 26, 2020)

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Courier Journal

The Washington Post

Courier Journal

Courier Journal: "It's back!  Here's everything to know about the 2020 Humana Festival of New American Plays" (February 26, 2020)

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The Washington Post

The Washington Post

The Washington Post

 The Washington Post: “In a pot of black-eyed peas, one family’s New Year’s Day tradition and creative muse” (January 2, 2020)

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Courier Journal

Courier Journal

The Washington Post

Courier Journal: “Race, fat-shaming and grit. The 2020 Humana Festival of New American Plays tackles it all” (November 13, 2019)

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Broadway World

Courier Journal

Broadway World

BroadwayWorld.com: “Actors Theatre Of Louisville Announces The 44th Humana Festival Of New American Plays” (November 13, 2019)

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Leo Weekly

Courier Journal

Broadway World

Leo Weekly: “2020 Humana Festival Lineup and Preview: A Wonderfully Eclectic Selection” (November 13, 2019) 

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American Theatre

89.3 WFPL News Louisville

89.3 WFPL News Louisville

AmericanTheatre.org: "Humana Festival Announces 2020 Lineup" (November 13, 2019)

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89.3 WFPL News Louisville

89.3 WFPL News Louisville

89.3 WFPL News Louisville

89.3 WFPL News Louisville: “Here’s What’s Coming To The 2020 Humana Festival Of New American" (November 13, 2019)

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