Black Angels Over Tuskegee

12/02/2025

On this "Giving Tuesday", we humbly ask for your support as we continue to share one of the most powerful stories in American history — the journey of the Tuskegee Airmen — through our play Black Angels Over Tuskegee. For 17 years, we have carried their legacy to audiences across the world, honoring the men who broke barriers, protected our freedoms, and forever changed America’s skies.

If you’ve seen the play, you know its impact. You’ve felt the love, the pride, the history, and the spirit of the Airmen rising from the stage.

Many Tuskegee Airmen themselves have embraced this production as a true reflection of their courage and sacrifice — and it has been our deepest honor to share their story.

Your donation, no matter the size, helps us continue touring, reaching new communities, inspiring new generations, and pushing this story toward America’s biggest stage — Broadway. Your support keeps the legacy alive.

Thank you for your love, your support, and your belief in this American story. Together, we keep the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen soaring.

You may share your support through any of the avenues in the link below—Zelle, CashApp, check, Visa, or Mastercard.

If you’re seeking a tax-deductible option, simply choose the link designed for that purpose.

Please take a moment to visit our website, learn more about our mission, and walk with us as we continue this powerful journey of these American heroes.

Layon Gray
writer/director

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08/30/2025

Montgomery Alabama!!! The Black Angels have landed !!!! One show only!!! 3pm get your tickets now. Davis Theater Saturday August 30th It’s. Going. To be. 🔥. Bringing the Tuskegee Airmen story back to Alabama. Where it all began 🙏 Black Angels Over Tuskegee written and directed by Layon Gray!

Tickets
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08/05/2025

MONTGOMERY ALABAMA!!! GET READY!!!! The Black Angels are flying in August 30th for the RED TAILS CLASSIC!! Two shows 3pm and 8pm at the Troy University's Davis Theatre!!! Get your tickets today!!!! https://www.evtstickets.com

07/22/2025

The Black Angels are performing in August!! Stayed tuned for more information in the coming days!!!

05/30/2025

It's Flashback Friday!!! On September 1st, 2010, in the Broadway district, the NYPD closed off 8th and 9th Streets to enable the 3 buses carrying the entire New York Jets team and staff to attend the remarkable stage play, Black Angels Over Tuskegee written and directed by Layon Gray.

The Jets organization took a day off from filming HBO's Hard Knocks to buy out the entire theater for its players and staff.

This compelling drama brings to life the heroic saga of the Tuskegee Airmen. The play had such a significant impact on the team that the Jets returned the following year with their new lineup. It also sparked interest from other NFL teams, such as The Buffalo Bills and the Los Angeles Chargers, leading them to arrange private performances.

The play would grace the covers of the Daily News and The New York Post and be a feature in the New York Times. In the following clip below, the play was highlighted on ESPN with Mark Sanchez and Hannah Storm.

Black Angels Over Tuskegee stands as one of the most motivational and inspiring stage plays you will ever see on a stage. Stay tuned for exciting news about play in the coming months. Black Angels Over Tuskegee

05/04/2025

On today May 4th of 1944 the 99th Fighter Squadron, which was still attached to the 324th Fighter Group, launched two 11-plane missions. On one of the missions the airmen dropped 500-pound bombs on a railroad marshalling yard at Collefero. On the other mission the airmen dropped the same kind of bombs on enemy motor vehicles and a supply dump.

02/28/2025

A message from our writer /director! Congratulations Lay!!!🥳

After a successful Black History Month tour of my plays Black Angels Over Tuskegee, Kings Of Harlem and Feed The Beast … ITS TIME TO FLY🙏🏾 I was selected by the La Napoule Art Foundation Board of Trustees and La Maison Baldwin for a prestigious artist residency on the French Riviera from February 28-March 24 in Mandelieu-la-Napoule in the Alpes-Maritimes region of southern France. 🙏🏾

One of only 4 black writers chosen from around the world to be selected. Inspired by James Baldwin's legacy, this partnership aims to nurture creativity, foster intellectual exchanges, and amplify the voices of Black writers worldwide.
i am truly honored France … see you soon 🙏🏾

Laisse le bon temps rouler!

02/26/2025

Today we performed for 2500 students with a talk back in Worcester Massachusetts ! 🙏🏾 This is why the arts is so important and funding should NOT be cut!! Eduction is key !

Tonight all of Worcester and Boston will witness the FULL play tonight. See it 7pm at The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts for FREE!!!! RSVP with link below Experience… Black Angels Over Tuskegee. Written and directed by Layon Gray

https://thehanovertheatre.org

02/20/2025

Amid the recent madness in the news about the Tuskegee Airmen, we are truly honored to share their story around the world. On February 26th, you can witness Black Angels Over Tuskegee, the captivating play, for FREE in Worcester, Massachusetts, at the beautiful The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts. This is a sponsored event so be sure to RSVP to reserve your seat! READ THE INTERVIEW BELOW from Worcester Magazine.

'They set out to prove everyone wrong' — 'Black Angels Over Tuskegee' drama at Hanover Theatre will tell story of Tuskegee Airmen.

01/19/2025

BOSTON!! WORCESTER! The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts in Worcester has revealed it’s highly-anticipated 2025 Theatre Season, featuring the powerful and critically-acclaimed production, Black Angels Over Tuskegee, chronicling the heroic tales of the Tuskegee Airmen, written and directed by Layon Gray . Mark your calendars for February 26th to witness this masterwork firsthand - and even better, admission is completely FREE!!!! RSVP is required to secure your seat NOW!. (Link below)

All attendees are invited to stay for a riveting post-show Q&A session with Layon Gray and the talented cast.


RSVP FOR FREE TICKETS!
https://thehanovertheatre.org/event/baot25/

01/11/2025

The Black Angels have arrived to Montgomery Alabama!!! 🙏🏾 Tech rehearsal was stellar!! 2 shows. Saturday January 11th. 3pm & 8pm. Black Angels Over Tuskegee written and directed by Layon Gray!! Davis Theatre will be rocking!!