World Premiere
• Alliance Theatre
May 11 - June 16, 2024
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- Book by Azie Dungey
- Music & Lyrics by Tituss Burgess
- Direction by Michael Arden & Tinashe Kajese-Bolden
Based upon the motion pictures “The Bishop’s Wife” produced by Samuel Goldwyn; “The Preacher’s Wife” produced by Samuel Goldwyn, Jr.; and the novel The Bishop’s Wife written by Robert Nathan
Inspired by the beloved blockbuster film, THE PREACHER'S WIFE is a stirring new musical about the power of hope. In their fast-gentrifying Harlem neighborhood, Preacher Henry and his wife Julia struggle to keep their congregation going in the face of development. When all seems lost, the family asks God for help and receives it in the form of an angel. But will this mysterious newcomer really help or make matters worse? Through it all, Julia must find her voice and the strength to lead their congregation through the crisis, reminding them that a church is not a building, but the people who inhabit it and the love they share. Featuring an original score by actor, comedian, and writer Tituss Burgess (TV's Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) and book by actress, producer, and writer Azie Dungey (TV's Girls5eva), THE PREACHER'S WIFE is a can't-miss theatrical celebration of family, community, and faith.