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Nashville Ballet to Kick Off National Tour of Lucy Negro Redux in Nashville this Spring

Based on the book of the same name written by award-winning poet Caroline Randall Williams, this encapsulating masterpiece chronicles the mysterious love life of William Shakespeare and his illustrious muses- the “Dark Lady” and “Fair Youth.”
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Nashville Ballet to Kick Off National Tour of Lucy Negro Redux in Nashville this Spring
Featuring on-stage narration, live music, and original choreography by Paul Vasterling

NASHVILLE, TENN. – Nashville Ballet will kick off a national tour of The New York Times-acclaimed Lucy Negro Redux in Nashville this spring. Debuting to three sold-out performances in 2019, this cross-disciplinary tour de force features on-stage narration by renowned writer and poet Caroline Randall Williams, live music by GRAMMY award-winning artist Rhiannon Giddens, and original choreography by Nashville Ballet Artistic Director Paul Vasterling.

Photo Credit Karyn Photography

Based on the book of the same name written by award-winning poet Caroline Randall Williams, this encapsulating masterpiece chronicles the mysterious love life of William Shakespeare and his illustrious muses- the “Dark Lady” and “Fair Youth.” A bold and sultry display of one of the literary world’s most iconic figures, Lucy Negro Redux explores themes of otherness, equality, and self-worth alongside artists that have experienced it first-hand.

“It’s an extraordinary gift to see the fruit of your imagination brought to life, in any form,” shared Williams. “Getting the book published at all was a dream. Paul Vasterling’s vision to turn it into a ballet was a bigger, wilder dream than I even knew to wish. I hope that people walk away with a new way of looking at color, at women, at bodies, at the possibility of collaborative, multi-genre art. This show is the work of so many minds meeting, [and] the fact that I get to participate in a performance that lives in all of these intersections continues to stagger me, and bring me a great deal of joy.”

GRAMMY Award-winner and MacArthur “Genuis” Grant Recipient Rhiannon Giddens will be joining Williams and Nashville Ballet Company artists on stage to perform live, original music uniquely composed for this performance. Known for her diverse musicality and effortless range, Giddens’ score, performed with Francesco Turrisi, blends genres such as bluegrass, soul, folk, and more to tell this compelling story of self-exploration, sovereignty, and hidden desires.

Photo Credit Karyn Photography

“Lucy Negro Redux is for anyone that has ever felt othered because of who they are- whether it be for their gender, skin color, or who they love,” shared Nashville Ballet Artistic Director Paul Vasterling. “Our hope is that audiences will walk away with new perspectives of one another that spark important conversations, challenge tradition, and most importantly, create an empathetic understanding of each other’s experiences.”

Following the Nashville performances at TPAC March 18–26, Nashville Ballet will be taking Lucy Negro Redux on a nationwide tour to Denver, CO., Santa Fe, NM., Kansas City, MO., and Norfolk, VA.

Lucy Negro Redux is sponsored in part by Vanderbilt University. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased here.


About Nashville Ballet
Nashville Ballet is the largest professional ballet company in Tennessee. Nashville Ballet
presents a varied repertoire of classical ballet and contemporary works by noted
choreographers, including original works by Artistic Director Paul Vasterling. Nashville Ballet
and the second company, NB2 (a pre-professional training company), provide more than 55,000
arts experiences to adults and children annually through virtual and in-person season
performances and its Community Engagement programming. Curriculum-based Community
Engagement programs bring hybrid learning dance education to community centers, colleges,
public libraries, and public elementary, middle, and high schools across the state. School of
Nashville Ballet brings world-class in-studio, on-demand, and outdoor dance instruction to
students ages 2 and up. To learn more about Nashville Ballet, please visit nashvilleballet.com.

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