Melvin Van Peebles’ groundbreaking 1971 musical Ain’t Supposed to Die a Natural Death will return to Broadway next year with the playwright’s son Mario Van Peebles onboard as Creative Producer and Tony Award winner Kenny Leon directing.The planned 2022 revival was announced today by producer Lia Vollack.
Production details, including the complete cast and additional creative team, will be announced at a later date.Ain’t Supposed to Die a Natural Death features a book and score by Melvin Van Peebles, who in 1971 had another milestone project as the writer, director and star of the film Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song.
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