Grace the Musical

GRACE to premiere at Historic Ford's Theatre in Spring 2022

That's right, GRACE is coming to Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C.! Click below to read the official press announcement. Register above to receive early notification about ticket sales.

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.

Announcing Nolan's EatOkra / Apple Maps Guide

Nolan has partnered with EatOkra, a guide to Black-owned eateries, on an Apple Guide to Black-owned restaurants in the Philadelphia area, inspired by GRACE.

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"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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Sheila C. Johnson

We are delighted to announce business mogul Sheila C. Johnson as our official Hospitality Ambassador.

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AKA NYC 500-Hours Initiative

GRACE producers Dale A. Mott and Nolan Williams, Jr. are the first of three 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 critical development support for GRACE.

#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.

Creator/Composer

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Robert Barry Fleming

Nolan Williams, Jr.

Director/Choreographer

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Dale A. Mott / Edgewood

Carl Pabsjerg / Alchemy Production Group

Executive Producer

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Carl Pabsjerg / Alchemy Production Group

General Manager

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The Development of GRACE

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

April 20, 2021

GRACE

Ford’s Theatre Society Announces World-Premiere Musical

To Premiere at Historic Ford’s Theatre in Spring 2022

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.

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).

March 25 - April 12, 2020

GRACE

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

January 2020

GRACE

Workshop Residency, Actors Theatre, Louisville, KY

October 2019

GRACE

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

May 2018

THE NOLAN WILLIAMS PROJECT (aka MINTON’S PLACE)

Workshop Residency, Cleveland Play House New Ground Theatre Festival, Cleveland, OH

May 2017

THE NOLAN WILLIAMS PROJECT

Workshop Residency, Cleveland Play House New Ground Theatre Festival, Cleveland, OH

June 27, 2016

A DATE WITH A DISH

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

Send media inquiries to: Karen Testa, ktesta@mercuryllc.com.

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GRACE to premiere at Historic Ford's Theatre in Spring 2022

That's right, GRACE is coming to Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C.! Click below to read the official press announcement. Register above to receive early notification about ticket sales.

The Story of GRACE

Announcing Nolan's EatOkra / Apple Maps Guide

"When Gran'Me Cooked"

Chef Carla Hall

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

Sheila C. Johnson

JUST ANNOUNCED...

AKA NYC 500-Hours Initiative

#ByGrace Live Chat Series

The Production Team of GRACE

Nolan Williams, Jr.

Nolan Williams, Jr.

Nolan Williams, Jr.

Robert Barry Fleming

Nolan Williams, Jr.

Nolan Williams, Jr.

Dale A. Mott / Edgewood

Carl Pabsjerg / Alchemy Production Group

Carl Pabsjerg / Alchemy Production Group

Carl Pabsjerg / Alchemy Production Group

Carl Pabsjerg / Alchemy Production Group

Carl Pabsjerg / Alchemy Production Group

#gracethemusical #bygrace

The Development of GRACE

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

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