DORSEY – THE MUSICAL

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What to Expect

A new musical exploring the early life of thomas andrew Dorsey, blues prodigy who became “The Father of Gospel Music” – set in 1932, chicago.

❋ Development Timeline

Private reading in NYC completed August 11, 2025. Public reading scheduled in NYC January 20, 2027. Exciting location and hosting partner for public reading TBA.

❋ Creative Consultant

Michael W. Harris, Author of The Rise of Gospel Blues - The Music of Thomas Andrew Dorsey in the Urban Church, Oxford University Press, 1992.

❋ Executive Producer Partners

Drew Desky and Dane Levens of Drew & Dane Productions. Clay Howe, Vice President, Associate Producer.

❋ Director

Schele Williams, recent director of The Wiz revival (Broadway and national tour), and The Notebook (Broadway and national tour).

Soul music is gospel singing. Everybody's trying to get soul now but soul music came out of gospel music. –Thomas Andrew Dorsey