Theatrical Musical - Paradise Square

Join your host Hermene Hartman as we cover a new Broadway production happening right here in Chicago! ‘Paradise Square’ is a live theatrical production that tells an exciting story of a notorious New York neighborhood which, following the civil war, was a melting pot of Irish immigrant and African American culture. We are joined by Paradise Square’s Producer, Garth Drabinsky, Vice President for Broadway in Chicago, Eileen LaCario, & Paradise Square Lyricist, Masi Asare.

We discuss the cultural and historical significance of the story of ‘Paradise Square’ & how two cultures came together and thrived in post-civil-war New York. Our guests elaborate on the creative process of developing the story, the music, and the dances & how they were inspired by both Irish and African history & culture. Our guests explain that they are hoping people will walk away from ‘Paradise Square’ with a fresh perspective and to consider that cultural progress is a continuum that continues to this day. 

Join us as we discuss all of this and much more on today's great episode of N’DIGO studio podcast! 

Guests

Garth Drabinsky Producer Paradise Square

https://ndigo.com/2021/06/21/qa-garth-drabinsky-paradise-square-broadway-producer/ 

Eileen LaCario Vice President Broadway In Chicago

https://timelinetheatre.com/person/eileen-lacario/ 

Masi Asare Lyricist of Paradise Square

https://masiasare.com/ 

N'DIGO Studio Supported by

The Chicago Community Trust

MacArthur Foundation

The Field Foundation Of Illinois 

Special Thanks

Hyatt

Tyronne Stoudemire  

Credits

Host/Executive Producer

Hermene Hartman

Technical Producer/Editor

Erik Hammond

Film Company

Clear Vision Multimedia  

Associate Producer

Joi Mitchell

Administration

Sylvester Cosby

Sound Editor

Scott Stronach

Intro/Outro Music

Christian Standring - Is There A Doctor In The House

Song is published by Mr.Christian Music (BMI)