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The Testament Of Ann Lee's Incredible Musical Numbers Are Based In Historical Fact

The Testament of Ann Lee is an unconventional musical, using hymns from the history of the religious Shaker movement for a ...

Making a bold musical about the Shakers? Daniel Blumberg's songs brought the world in tune

After winning an Oscar for "The Brutalist," the English composer takes on a musical about the founder of the Shakers — a ...
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The Shakers were famous for their dance-like prayer. 'The Testament of Ann Lee' recreates it

Choreographer Celia Rowlson-Hall shares how she transformed Amanda Seyfried into our divine mother in the movie-musical.

The celibate, dancing Shakers were once seen as a threat to society – 250 years later, they’re part of the sound of America

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The race is on to preserve the rich musical tradition of The Shakers

This week, one of the last remaining members of the religious community known as the Shakers passed away in Maine. At its peak, the religious group — which championed ideas of gender equality, ...
BroadwayWorld

Shaker Theatre Arts & Music Departments Present URINETOWN, THE MUSICAL

2 First Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards; Olde Towne Hall Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre! 3 Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards; ...