Live at the Eccles presents the live theatrical concert premiere of Alex Boyé’s The King of New York, a groundbreaking, hip-hop infused musical experience celebrating faith, history and untold pioneer stories. Described as a bold fusion of hip-hop, rap, cinematic visuals, dance, theatrical storytelling, featuring the ‘Dreamspire Orchestra’, directed by Blake Sharette The King of New York explores the life, legacy, and polarizing influence of Joseph Smith, founder of the Latter-day Saint movement, through the eyes of five Black pioneers in the 1800s who journeyed west while wrestling with faith, freedom, race, and identity in America. “This is more than a musical,” says Boyé. “It’s a musical conversation. It’s a celebration. It’s a reckoning. It’s about giving voice to stories that were often left out of history books and showing how faith, pain, hope, and humanity collide.” Age Recommendation: ages 8 and up.

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