Featuring many of her most iconic songs performed live, Black Is the Color of My Voice is a deeply moving and captivating play by Apphia Campbell, inspired by the extraordinary life of musical legend and civil rights activist Nina Simone.
At the heart of this acclaimed production is the story of a successful jazz singer who, in the wake of her father’s untimely death, retreats in search of spiritual clarity and personal redemption. In isolation, she reflects on the path that shaped her life—from her childhood as a gifted piano prodigy in a devoutly religious home, to the bold and unflinching voice of protest she became during one of the most turbulent periods in American history.
Through heartfelt storytelling and powerful live performances, the play traces Simone’s journey with emotional depth and raw honesty. The audience is invited into a world of passion, pain, protest and purpose, as the music and memories of a complex, brilliant woman unfold on stage.
Songs such as Feeling Good, I Put a Spell on You, Sinnerman, and Mississippi Goddam are performed with haunting resonance, illuminating Simone’s unwavering commitment to both her art and her activism.
After receiving standing ovations across the UK and Australia, and enjoying sold-out seasons in Shanghai, New York, Edinburgh, and London’s West End, this production continues to captivate audiences around the world.
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