New York Theatre Workshop
star 4.8
East Village, Manhattan · 337 reviews
By chance, I ended up at Saturday Church at New York Theatre Workshop right after finishing a reading of Third Person with a friend, just around the corner. We were lucky enough to grab $25 rush tickets and slipped in just before the show began.
From the very first beat, the production was electric. The music, stage design, and choreography pulsed with energy, creating an atmosphere that was both celebratory and deeply moving. The cast radiated presence, and their voices carried a power that made the story soar. The set, with its urban grit and glowing lights, felt like both a sanctuary and a stage for liberation.
What struck me most was the empowerment woven into the narrative. You don't need to be Black, Christian, or trans to feel its resonance--the themes of faith, identity, resilience, and chosen family reach far beyond any one community. It's about belonging, and about the strength it takes to carve out your own space in the world.
Before leaving, I even picked up the LP as a souvenir--something to carry home with me to Malaysia, and a reminder of a night where theatre, music, and community came together in such a powerful way.
Saturday Church is more than a musical; it's a powerful reminder of joy and survival, and of how art can hold space for stories that uplift and transform.
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