ROSETTA is an original musical exploring the forgotten legacy of Black musical pioneer Rosetta Tharpe (1915-1973). Embracing the musical styles of gospel, blues, swing and a love ballad in two acts, this new musical by Candyce Rusk (book, lyrics and additional music) and Craig Toungate (music, additional lyrics) tells the passionate and bold story of Rosetta Tharpe, while revealing her profound influence on the American musical canon.

Spectrum Theatre Company is pleased to present two concert performances of ROSETTA September 29 and 30 at 7:30 p.m. at the Millennium Theatre. Featuring some of Austin’s most brilliant performers, including Sonia Moore as “Rosetta Tharpe,” Judy Arnold as “Mother Katie Bell,” Matrex Kilgore as “Russell Morrison” and Feliz Dia McDonald as “Marie Knight.”

Complete cast includes:

Sonia Moore (Spectrum Company Member)…. “Rosetta Tharpe”
Judy Arnold (Spectrum Company Member)….”Katie Bell/Emma”
Feliz Dia McDonald….”Marie Knight” 
Matrex Kilgore (Spectrum Company Member)….”Russell Morrison”
Michaela “Mimi” Caldwell….”Young Rosetta Tharpe/Clarice/Ensemble”
Tanisha Coppage(Spectrum Company Member)….”Eunice Grace/Ensemble”
Sean C. Goodman(Spectrum Company Member)….”Minister Coren Brown/Jimmy Keys/Wedding Minister/Ensemble”
Christopher John….”Garrett Grace/Dizzy Bird/Minister Tharpe/Ensemble”

ROSETTA Concert Performances
Produced by Spectrum Theatre Company
September 29 and 30 at 7:30 p.m.
Free Admission, Seating is Limited