NAACP Theatre Awards
Mon, Jun 29
|Wilshire Ebell Theatre
Gil Scott-Heron Bluesology has eight nominations. Tickets available through the NAACP & Wilshire Ebell Theatre. When Tickets are available you will be sent a reminder and the link.
Time & Location
Jun 29, 2026, 4:00 PM
Wilshire Ebell Theatre, 4401 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90005, USA
Guests
About the event
Gil Scott-Heron Bluesology is honored to be nominated by the 31st Annual NAACP Theatre Awards in eight (8) categories. Best Producer, Best Playwright, Best Director, Best Musical Director, Best Costumes, Best Lights, Best Sound, Best Ensemble!!!
Winning the International Fringe Encore Series Award earned them a month-long Off-Broadway run for Black History Month at the SoHo Playhouse in New York City. Created by Tuesday Conner and shaped through the voice and lived perspective of his daughter, Gia Scott-Heron, the work offers a deeply compelling and intimate portrayal of Gil Scott-Heron’s life, artistry, and enduring legacy. Under the direction of Phylliss Bailey Brooks, the production masterfully weaves music, storytelling, and activism into a powerful theatrical experience that resonates with authenticity, emotional depth, and cultural significance.
Gia Scott-Heron's narration is nothing short of mesmerizing. Her intimate connection to her father's life and work lends an authentic and heartfelt dimension to the…