Repertory
Love Songs
COMPANIES
CHOREOGRAPHER
WORLD PREMIERE
New York City Center, 1972
RESTAGING
Masazumi Chaya
MUSIC
"A Song for You" by Donny Hathaway; "Poppies" by Nina Simone; "He Ain't Heavy, He's my Brother" by Donny Hathaway
COSTUMES
Ursula Reed
LIGHTING
Shirley Prendergast
RUN TIME
16 Minutes
A male counterpart to Alvin Ailey’s Cry, this lyrical solo from 1972 offers an emotional journey through love and longing, set to a suite of songs recorded by Donny Hathaway and Nina Simone.
"I love you in a place Where there's no space or time... I love you for my life You're a friend of mine..."
FUNDERS
This production of Love Songs was made possible with generous support from Natasha I. Leibel, M.D. & Harlan B. Levine, M.D.
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