Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of New York Times best-selling author E. Lynn Harris’ classic American love story Invisible Life when it debuts at the Apollo Theater’ Soundstage, June 25-30. The book, which was released back in February 1994 addressed the conflicts of sexuality, religion, HIV/AIDS and family in America is now an explosive musical directed by: Proteus Spann & Javon Johnson.
The New York Times, Stephen Holden heralded it as “A Broadway bound “promising musical-theater work-in-progress.” With music & lyrics by Motown Legends Ashford & Simpson there’s no doubt that the performance will be a soul stirring mix of R&B with Paradise Garage grooves that everyone will sing along with.
Lynn Harris was an openly gay American author best known for his depictions of African-American men who were on the down-low and closeted. At is untimely death on July 23, 2009 he had authored ten consecutive books that reached The New York Times Best Seller list, making him among the most successful African-American or gay authors of his era.
Invisible Life is the coming of age story centered on main character Raymond Tyler, a college football player who dreams of a future as a lawyer and family man with his childhood sweetheart Sela. However, he is seduced into a Down-Low romance with the towns star Quarterback, Basil Henderson . Pressured by his Father to continue his NFL legacy, Raymond escapes to New York City and falls madly in love with a Broadway Diva, Nicole. Raymond’s scandal-reunion with Basil, and fashionista best friends Kyle & JJ, threatens his Perfect World and forces Raymond to live his life in truth.
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