A dance tribute to James Brown, a theatrical work about Richard Pryor and a concert by Janelle Monáe are among the highlights of the Apollo Theater’s fall season, the theater’s programmers announced.
On Oct. 22, the Philadelphia Dance Company will offer the world premiere of “James Brown: Get On the Good Foot â€" A Celebration in Dance,†featuring works from several choreographers, among them Camille A. Brown, Souleymane Badolo and Aakash Odedra. The project pays homage to Mr. Brown’s influence on dance, using both his music and new compositions inspired by his distinctive R&B sound.
Then in early November, the theater will stage “Unspeakable,†a biographical play about Richard Pryor, conceived and directed by Rod Gailes and performed by the Seattle Theater Group. James Murray Jackson Jr. will play Mr. Pryor, a role he originated during the 2005 New York International Fringe Festival.
Ms. Monáe will perform on Oct. 18. Other concerts in the fall season include Preservation Hall Jazz Band on Nov. 16, and Michael McDonald on Dec. 3. A full schedule can be found at the theater’s Web site.
