Brown Girl Dreaming the musical

Commissioned and first presented at Lincoln Center (David Geffen Hall).

About

This musical adaptation of Jacqueline Woodson’s National Book Award winning memoir tells the story of Woodson’s early life and her growing love for writing as she bears witness to her family and the world changing around her.

Approximate Running Time: 60 minutes
Recommended Ages: Grades 2 through 12

Curriculum Connections

  • Literature

  • Adaptation

  • Memoir

  • History

Themes

  • Family

  • Community

  • Resilience

Original Credits

  • Text by Jacqueline Woodson

  • Music by Tyrone L. Robinson

Fully orchestrated performance tracks are available for this title.

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