GRACE, the Musical

06/21/2023

Check out this Orlando Sentinel article highlighting our work session at the Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center last month.

Kudos to our creative team: Nolan Williams Jr., Nikkole Salter and Robert Barry Fleming!

Food was not Nolan Williams Jr.’s forte. But that changed for the Washington, D.C.-based actor-writer-composer one day when he had lunch with his friend Steven Newsome, a scholar and museum d…

01/30/2023

12 NOMINATIONS, 11 WINS!

2022 Broadway World Washington, D.C. Awards

Thank you, fans and industry insiders, for your incredible support!

What a tribute this is to our talented cast and incredible production, investor and creative teams!

To track our journey forward, register today to become a Friend of GRACE at https://gracethemusical.com.

To access the official awards announcement, visit this link:
https://www.broadwayworld.com/washington-dc/article/Winners-Announced-For-The-2022-BroadwayWorld-Washington-DC-Awards-20230127.
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12/24/2022

A special note from Chef Carla Hall:

Many of you may know I am culinary ambassador for GRACE, the Musical, an inspiring new production created by my friend Nolan Williams, Jr.

GRACE tells the story of a black family that comes together after the death of their matriarch to deal with their grief and the future of their family restaurant in a gentrifying Philadelphia neighborhood.

I love this show and am so excited to announce that GRACE has been nominated for 12 BroadwayWorld Washington, D.C. awards, including Best Musical and Best New Musical!

Help us win by voting today!

Cast your votes here:

Voting is Now Open!

12/23/2022

GRACE, the Musical is up for multiple awards from Broadway World - Washington, DC., including Best Musical and Best New Play or Musical.

GRACE captures the beautiful story of a Black family in Philadelphia who must come together to mourn the death of their beloved GranMe and decide the fate of the family restaurant in a gentrifying neighborhood.

Support the family - vote today!

Cast your votes here:
https://www.broadwayworld.com/washington-dc/voteregion.cfm

12/22/2022

A special note from Chef Carla Hall 👇

I am so honored to serve as Culinary Ambassador of, GRACE, the Musical, an inspiring new production about a black family that comes together after the death of their matriarch to deal with their grief and the future of their family restaurant in a gentrifying Philadelphia neighborhood.

Some of you may recall the live chat series I co-hosted with GRACE creator Nolan Williams, Jr. exploring the themes related to this show: African American food, chefs, and Black Broadway.

Now GRACE has been nominated for a 12 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC awards, including Best Musical and Best New Musical! And I, along with the incredible GRACE team, are calling on each of you to help us win by voting today!

Cast your votes here:
https://www.broadwayworld.com/washington-dc/voteregion.cfm

12/17/2022

Voting for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards is now open!

Please show your love for our beautiful new musical, GRACE, the Musical, by voting for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards - just see the article below 👇

This will take just 10 minutes of your time - and the winners will be announced in January!

Important Notes:

1) It's better to use a laptop or desktop computer when voting so you can better access ballot selections. We discourage cell phone use.

2) Be aware of the random "START" buttons strewn throughout the site, which are related to pop-up ads and not the official BroadwayWorld ballot. Only follow the ballot prompts.

3) Before your votes are submitted, you’ll be asked to share a few demographic details. Don't be alarmed by this. BroadwayWorld shares this information with theatre industry professionals to help assess consumer interests and preferences. You are making your preferences heard!

4) See the ballot guide below so you can tell the pages on which our GRACE nominees appear. Feel free to vote for the awards listed in other categories, but definitely make sure to vote on the ones listed below. The website allows you to skip any category by clicking "Continue" at the bottom of the screen, which you may find yourself doing after getting to #16 below and seeing that there are no other GRACE awards through to the end at #37.

5) After you submit your votes, you will receive an email containing a link to confirm your submission. You must click this confirmation link for your votes to be counted. Unconfirmed votes will be removed from the tally so please be sure to check your inbox (and maybe even your spam folder) for the confirmation email and click the link. Please be patient as the email does not always come immediately.

Here is your GRACE ballot guide:

The number below corresponds to the specific category for which GRACE and its cast and creative team members have been nominated.

2-Best Musical (Professional)
GRACE

3-Best New Play Or Musical (Professional)
GRACE

4-Best Ensemble Performance (Professional)
GRACE

6-Best Performer In A Musical (Professional)
Nova Payton

8-Best Supporting Performer In A Musical (Professional)
Arica Jackson

10-Best Direction Of A Musical (Professional)
Robert Barry Fleming

11-Best Scenic Design Of A Play Or Musical (Professional)
Jason Ardizzone-West

12-Best Lighting Design Of A Play Or Musical (Professional)
Xavier Pierce

13-Best Costume Design Of A Play Or Musical (Professional)
Dominique Fawn Hill

14-Best Sound Design Of A Play Or Musical (Professional)
David Budries

15-Best Choreography Of A Play Or Musical (Professional)
Robert Barry Fleming

16-Best Music Direction & Orchestra Performance (Professional)
Nolan Williams, Jr.

Thank you for taking the time to prioritize this important campaign. And as always, thank you for supporting GRACE!

Voting is now open for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

05/17/2022

We are honored to have had Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey as a sponsor for our World Premiere Celebration. Yesterday, Uncle Nearest CEO Fawn Weaver connected with GRACE creator/producer Nolan Williams Jr. and GRACE producer Dale A. Mott in Washington, D.C. for a guided tour of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, conducted by Museum Curator Dr. Joanne Hyppolite.

Like the story of the pioneering chefs who established the culinary industry in and around Philadelphia—Bogle, Augustin, Prosser, Dorsey, Jones and Minton—the Uncle Nearest story is another unsung narrative of our diverse American history.

05/11/2022

There are just eight more chances to see the world premiere of “Grace” at Ford’s Theatre. Don't miss our cast tearing it up on stage. "Grace" must close May 14! Do you have your tickets? https://www.fords.org/performances/current-and-upcoming/grace

05/10/2022