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The Niggerlovers

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The Niggerlovers
Music byGeorge Tabori
Lyrics byGeorge Tabori
CharactersFreckles, Creampuff
Date premiered1967
Original languageEnglish

The Niggerlovers was a 1967 play and featured the debut of Morgan Freeman; the original New York version starred Freeman and Stacy Keach.[1][2][3][4][5]

Overview

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A white professor lays his life on the line for social justice and is schooled by two African Americans, Freckles and Creampuff.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Barnes, Clive (October 2, 1967). "Theater: Tabori's 'Niggerlovers,' a Play of Question; Two Sketches Bridged by Common Theme Viveca Lindfors Seen With Stacy Keach". The New York Times – via NYTimes.com.
  2. ^ Weber, Bruce (April 20, 2008). "Driving Mr. Freeman Back Onstage". The New York Times – via NYTimes.com.
  3. ^ Robertson, Nan (May 25, 1987). "MORGAN FREEMAN LOOKS AT ACTING". The New York Times – via NYTimes.com.
  4. ^ "The Niggerlovers - 1967 Off-Broadway - Creative Team". www.broadwayworld.com.
  5. ^ a b "p. 15". content.wisconsinhistory.org.
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