When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate

Cleavant Derricks, Lynne Thigpen

This lively, spirit-lifting musical celebrates the sheer joy - and survival - of black music, song and poetry since the days of America's Civil War. With utter grace and ease, the gifted eight-member ...( read more  read more... )singing ensemble glides from gospel to disco and from slave quarter sermons to contemporary black poetry. Stars TonyÂ's Civil War. With utter grace and ease, the gifted eight-member singing ensemble glides from gospel to disco and from slave quarter sermons to contemporary black poetry. Stars Tony® - winners Cleavant Derricks (Dreamgirls) and the late Lynne Thigpen (An American Daughter, The District).By Vinette Carroll.

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Unrated, 60 min.

Directed by: Emile Ardolino, Vinnette Carroll

Released: July 30, 1979

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DVD Released: August 12, 2003

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