The Niggerlovers
James Spruill (Freckles), top left, Morgan Freeman (Creampuff), top right, Stacy Keach, center, Viveca Lindfors, bottom, 1967
Music byGeorge Tabori
Lyrics byGeorge Tabori
CharactersFreckles, Creampuff
Date premiered1967
Original languageEnglish

The Niggerlovers was a 1967 play and featured the debut of Morgan Freeman; the original New York version starred Freeman and Stacy Keach.[1][2][3][4][5]

Overview

A white professor lays his life on the line for social justice and is schooled by two African Americans, Freckles and Creampuff.[5]

References

  1. ^ Barnes, Clive (October 2, 1967). "Theater: Tabori's 'Niggerlovers,' a Play of Question; Two Sketches Bridged by Common Theme Viveca Lindfors Seen With Stacy Keach". The New York Times – via NYTimes.com.
  2. ^ Weber, Bruce (April 20, 2008). "Driving Mr. Freeman Back Onstage". The New York Times – via NYTimes.com.
  3. ^ Robertson, Nan (May 25, 1987). "MORGAN FREEMAN LOOKS AT ACTING". The New York Times – via NYTimes.com.
  4. ^ "The Niggerlovers - 1967 Off-Broadway - Creative Team". www.broadwayworld.com.
  5. ^ a b "p. 15". content.wisconsinhistory.org.

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