Mother of God: A New Musical

CL Critic Kevin C. Madigan Recommends: A new musical, just for a change, is being staged in Atlanta in December, created entirely by local talent. Composer and actor Christian Magby ( The Incredible Book Eating Boy, the CW television series The Flash ) is the producer of a show that “captures the ultimate female hero’s journey and questions the idea of duty, societal expectations, and how an ordinary woman facing extraordinary circumstances rose to the calling of a lifetime,” a press release explains. Directed by Jade Lambert-Smith, key cast members include Alexandria Joy (Heathers: The Musical at Actor's Express), Zebulon Harris ( Sunday Best, Tyler Perry plays) and Dathan Thigpen (The Have & Have Nots ). Book and lyrics are by Christian Albright and the choreographer is Victor Jackson. “I hope the audience can find themselves in Mary,” Magby says. “Not only relate to her story but also the question of how we as people respond when what we’ve always known and faced become challenged. Will we be ready for that call?” — KCM