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| Vernel Bagneris |
 "A master of the American vernacular" as described by the Library of Congress, Vernel Bagneris wrote, directed and starred in the hit show One Mo'' Time, and its critically acclaimed sequel Further Mo'', and the musical fable Staggerlee, starring the legendary Ruth Brown. One Mo'' Time ran for three-and-a-half years at the Village Gate in New York, and branched out into seven touring companies, in addition to runs in Australia and London''s West End. The show was honored with a Royal Command performance for Queen Elizabeth, nominated for several Olivier Awards, as well as a Grammy Award nomination for its cast album. Mr. Bagneris also wrote and starred in Jelly Roll!, conjuring the jazz genius in a riveting re-creation of Jelly Roll Morton''s words and music. Mr. Bagneris received an Obie Award, an Outer Critics Circle Award, and the Lucille Lortel Award as the author and performer, as well as a Drama Desk Award nomination. More recently, he starred on Broadway in the original cast of Cy Coleman''s daring musical The Life.Riverwalk Website |
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