Songs of TRUTH: A Developmental Musical About the Woman Behind the Myth- Sojourner Truth

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Saturday, June 20, 2026

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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06/20/2026 07:00 PM 06/20/2026 10:00 PM America/Anguilla Songs of TRUTH: A Developmental Musical About the Woman Behind the Myth- Sojourner Truth A Juneteenth Weekend celebration & concert of original blues, gospel, jazz and American roots songs from the Broadway-bound musical "Truth". TRUTH is an original musical theater project inspired by the true life story and spiritual mission of SOJOURNER TRUTH, a woman once-enslaved in New York’s Hudson Valley, who grew up to take her own freedom, free her son, and become a pioneering champion of emancipation and women’s rights in America.The original songs convey the wide range of feelings, struggles, triumphs, joys, and revelations of Sojourner’s incredible journey. Sojourner, played by Richmond’s own Desirée Roots, is both the musical's storyteller and central figure, as she takes us b... Details & Tickets: https://www.upcomingevents.com/richmond/events/hippodrome-theater/songs-of-truth-a-developmental-musical-about-the-woman-behind-the-myth-sojourner-truth-669889?ref=uceaddevent Hippodrome Theater, 528 North 2nd Street, Richmond, VA, 23219

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A Juneteenth Weekend celebration & concert of original blues, gospel, jazz and American roots songs from the Broadway-bound musical "Truth". TRUTH is an original musical theater project inspired by the true life story and spiritual mission of SOJOURNER TRUTH, a woman once-enslaved in New York’s Hudson Valley, who grew up to take her own freedom, free her son, and become a pioneering champion of emancipation and women’s rights in America.The original songs convey the wide range of feelings, struggles, triumphs, joys, and revelations of Sojourner’s incredible journey. Sojourner, played by Richmond’s own Desirée Roots, is both the musical's storyteller and central figure, as she takes us back in time along on her unique journey. “SONGS OF TRUTH: The Awakening” is the second in a series of Richmond concert presentations, following two sold out concerts in November 2025 at Reveler in Carytown. It will have additional visual elements, as well as a new cast full of legendary and up-and-coming Richmond talent. This iteration of SONGS of TRUTH is directed by New York City-based Broadway director, choreographer and theater artist - Tanya Birl-Torres, who is currently Artist in Residence at New York’s The Shed. She is joined by producers Craig Martin, Hannah Sikora, Keni B Fine, and Shockoe Records. Desirée Roots will headline once again as Sojourner Truth, with a cast including Carla Jackson, Dale Heiskill, Stacie Brawn, Jana Nichole Prentis and Te-Loriah Whitfield. The Band will be led by Weldon Hill, with Mike Hawkins, James “Saxmo” Gates and other stellar Richmond musicians. Make sure to join the TRUTH creative team at the Black History Museum of Virginia on Juneteenth (6/19) from 11 AM–1 PM in celebration of Black Music Month. It will feature a discussion on the powerful connection between history and music through the life and legacy of Sojourner Truth, featuring musical interludes by Desirée Roots. Tickets are free for this event and are available at www.blackhistorymuseum.org.

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