Overall Rating
5.0
By Godzown
Unforgettable
Fords Theater - Washington
I so completely and thoroughly enjoyed this play!!! The play evoked every emotion...drew gasps from the audience, laughter, tears...it was just an amazing play! An amazing production...the tap dancing was phenomenal!!! I can't recommend this play highly enough! I know there are not many days left to catch this and I so HOPE they will consider bringing the play back to the stage for another run...but if you get a chance and have the time...it is well WORTH IT!!!!!
Based on the experiences of the Tuskegee Airmen, "Fly" is the powerful story of four African-American military pioneers who proved themselves as officers and pilots during World War II. In spite of the overt racism they encounter, the men form a lasting brotherhood and fly with distinction, paving the way for the desegregation of the American military and the Civil Rights Movement. The production inventively combines live action, video footage and the inspirational “Tap Griot,” a dancing storyteller who expresses the anger, fear and triumph that the officers cannot.