Kecia Lewis replaces Tonya Pinkins in Mother Courage

After the controversial exit of Tony Award winner Tonya Pinkins from the Classic Stage Company's revival of Bertolt Brecht's Mother Courage and Her Children before Opening Night, it has been reported that Broadway veteran Kecia Lewis will assume the title role from 8 January 2016. Originally scheduled to open on 7 January 2016, a new opening night date is yet to be confirmed. The CSC has cancelled performances from 5 to 7 January 2016.

Kecia Lewis's Broadway credits include 'Big River,' 'Ain't Misbehavin,' 'The Drowsy Chaperone,' 'Leap of Faith,' 'Chicago,' 'Once On This Island,' and her Broadway debut as Effie in 'Dreamgirls.'

The CSC's Mother Courage and Her Children, written by Bertolt Brecht, is directed by Brian Kulick and features new music by Tony Award winner Duncan Sheik.

Synopsis: "The indomitable Mother Courage follows one luckless army after another across a war-torn world in her canteen wagon. She'll do anything to hold onto her money-making wagon, even if it means the loss of her children. Experience a timeless tale of war and big business updated to the modern-day conflagration in the Congo."

Mother Courage and Her Children features scenic design by Tony Straiges, costume design by Toni-Leslie James, lighting design by Justin Townsend and sound design by Matt Stine.

- by Tom Millward