Editor’s note: This press release was provided by the SOOP Theatre Company. The Pelham Examiner publishes press releases in the form received as a service to the community.

Before King dreamed, before Thurgood Marshall petitioned and Sidney Poitier emoted, before the big breakthroughs in Hollywood and Washington, before the Jim Crow signs came down, and before the Civil Rights banners went up, before Spike Lee, before Denzel Washington, before Jesse Jackson, there was… Paul Robeson!

After the winter-time cancellation, SOOP is FINALLY able to bring this timely and impactful event to its audiences!  “Moments With Paul” is a powerful spoken and sung retrospective on the life of this 20th century Renaissance Man.  Mr. Robeson used his fame as a performer to speak out against discrimination and for human rights…come hear the stories and listen to the incredible repertoire of music, including his famous rendition of Old Man River!

Starring Jason S McKinney as Paul Robeson and Christopher A Bagley as Lawrence Brown

When:  Friday, May 12th and Saturday, May 13th, 2023

Time:   8pm 

Where: The 530 Studios, 530 fifth Ave, Pelham, NY

ALL tickets: *$40

(* student / group rates available, email [email protected] for details)

To purchase tickets, go to sooptheatre.org

Hope to see you there!