Josephine
This critically acclaimed off-Broadway biographical musical combines theatre,
cabaret and burlesque to tell the story of the iconic Josephine Baker, the
first African American international superstar and one of the most
extraordinary figures of the 20th century. Starring eight-time 'Best of
the Fest' winner Tymisha Harris, who was nominated for a 2018 Vivian
Robinson Award for JOSEPHINE's limited off-Broadway run. Created by
Tymisha Harris, Michael Marinaccio and Tod Kimbro.
★★★★★ "A tour de force" CBC.
★★★★★ It's a perfect piece of theatre for the time we are currently in" PlaysToSee.
★★★★★ "One night is all it takes to fall in love" BroadwayBaby.
★★★★ "Incredible... Stunning... Exceptional" FestMag.
"A star vehicle for Harris, and she delivers" Orlando Sentinel.
Presented by: Dynamite Lunchbox and Hartstone-Kitney Productions
Created by Tymisha Harris, Michael Marinaccio, and Tod Kimbro Directed and Produced by Michael Marinaccio Book and Music Direction by Tod Kimbro About: Tymisha Harris, (Performer/Costume Designer/Choreographer) has been performing professionally for over 20 years. Her early credits include assistant choreographer and backup dancing for the 90’s pop group N*SYNC, backup dancer for LFO, multiple roles at Universal Studios Orlando, and a featured role in the hit movie series Bring It On. More recent endeavors include the national tour of Rock of Ages and a European tour with the innovative and world-renowned Pilobulus Dance Theater Company. For JOSEPHINE, Tymisha has won 7 "Outstanding Performance" awards, and was nominated for a Vivian Robinson award for the show's off-Broadway run.
