Off-Broadway NewsCharly Evon Simpson’s Sandblasted Opens Off-Broadway February 27
The Vineyard Theatre and WP Theater co-production stars Rolonda Watts, Marinda Anderson, Brittany Bellizeare, and Andy Lucien.
By
Talaura Harms
February 27, 2022
The world premiere of Charly Evon Simpson’s sandblasted officially opens Off-Broadway February 27 at the Vineyard Theatre. The new play, a co-production with WP Theater, recently announced an extension through March 13. Previews began February 6.
Summer L. Williams makes her New York City directing debut, helming a cast that includes Rolonda Watts (best known for her mid-'90s television talk show Rolonda), Marinda Anderson, Brittany Bellizeare, and Andy Lucien.
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