Shakespeare of Harlem
When:
Thursday, Feb 26, 2026 6:00p -
7:30p
Thursday, Feb 26, 2026 6:00p -
7:30p
Where:
Cambridge Public Library
449 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02138
Admission:
FREE
Hosted by:
Categories:
Date Idea, History, Music, Social Good
Event website:
https://www.operaontapboston.com/events
Shakespeare of Harlem: Exploring the Life and Legacy of Langston Hughes
Join Opera on Tap Boston for Shakespeare of Harlem, a concert celebrating the life, work, and enduring influence of Langston Hughes. The program weaves Hughes’ poetry and prose with art songs by composers such as Margaret Bonds and Florence Price, alongside the voices of his contemporaries, including Georgia Douglas Johnson and Countee Cullen.
An ensemble of celebrated local actor-singers brings the text and music to life, illuminating the ideas, experiences, and cultural moments that shaped Hughes as a writer. The performance will be followed by a talkback, offering audiences a chance to discuss with the artists and the material in conversation.
Free and open to the public; registration is required.
Featuring:
Morgan Beckford, Soprano
Melynda Davis, Soprano
Todd McNeel, Baritone
Fred C. VanNess Jr., Tenor
Julian Gau, Pianist
Producers:
Nina Evelyn and Kathryn McKellar
When: February 26, 6–7 PM (talkback to follow)
Where: Cambridge Public Library Lecture Hall, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
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