March 23, 2021
Melvin Van Peebles’ Ain’t Supposed to Die a Natural Death will return to Broadway next year.
In 1971, Melvin Van Peebles’ Ain’t Supposed to Die a Natural Death transformed the Broadway scene forevermore. Considered to be one of the most shocking musicals ever, Ain't Supposed to Die a Natural Death magnified the African American experience and put it on the stage. 50 years later, Ain't Supposed to Die a Natural Death will return to Broadway next year, with Van Peebles' son Mario serving as creative producer.
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About Ain't Supposed to Die a Natural Death:
Ain’t Supposed to Die a Natural Death blends early hip hop and spoken word, jazz and blues, humor and pain to offer a raucous celebration of – and clear-eyed look at – America.
Ain't Supposed to Die a Natural Death CAST AND CREATIVE
By:
Melvin Van Peebles
Producer:
Mario Van Peebles
Director:
Kenny Leon
Songs by:
Melvin Van Peebles
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