Show Way the musical
Commissioned and first presented by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
About
In Show Way the musical we trace seven generations of women in The Woodson Family Line as they pass down the tradition of sewing quilts (or "show ways") with hidden messages sewn into the fabric to help Enslaved People escape to freedom. It’s a story of joy, resilience, and above all, love.
Approximate Running Time: 60 minutes
Recommended Ages: Grades 2 through 8
Curriculum Connections
Literature Based
History
Music
Themes
Family
Community
Resilience
Intergenerational Connection
Original Credits
Book by Jacqueline Woodson
Music & Lyrics by Tyrone L. Robinson
Orchestrations by Wilkie Ferguson, III
Based on the book Show Way by Jacqueline Woodson
Illustrations by Hudson Talbott
Fully orchestrated performance tracks are available for this title.
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