From My Hometown 2004

Opened: July 22, 2004
Closing: August 21, 2004

From My Hometown - 2004 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Gramercy Theatre
127 East 23rd Street New York, NY

Centers on three strangers who arrive in New York City in 1980 from R&B meccas Detroit, Memphis and Philadelphia with one goal in mind: to headline at the world famous Apollo Theatre. Bonded initially by their wide eyes and empty pockets, they develop a 10-year brotherhood that spans the lows of their initial meeting to the highs of their shared debut on Harlem's brightest stage.


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Ellen DeGeneres Brings Her Farewell Tour To DPAC This August
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Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 7, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

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Get Ready for Destinos: The 6th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival
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Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Latino theater at Destinos, the 6th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival. Discover an exciting line-up of international, U.S., and Chicago-based Latino theater productions that celebrate the richness of Latino culture.

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