Chasing Grace Is A Superb, Thought Provoking Show

A measure of how powerful (also very good, some humor, but it is quality not quantity that counts, as I recall) Chasing Grace (playing at 502 West 53rd Street through March 29) comes across, a story with addictions at its core, manifested, as I vividly thought of the reasons I avoided the physical ones, as the performance went on.

In addition to the compelling storyline of the battle vs addiction, both musical prowess (quite often) and some great humor “amidst,” especially later in the performance, were on display.

“Chasing Grace,” starring Gabrielle Beckford and Harper Miles was written by Elizabeth Addison. Music direction was in the capable hands of Jacinth Greywoode and a stirring orchestra. (At one point from my vantage point I “Oz’d” it and could see, as the curtain was open. Before that, having heard the music, I knew they were indeed “wizards” in their craft.)

All of the cast members gave intense, beautiful, moving, complete with dancing and singing, efforts.

In addition to Ms. Beckford and Ms. Miles, they are Ladonna Burns, Indya Cherise, Tracey Conyer Lee, Chantelle Guido, Whitney McIntosh-Joseph, Theo Michaela, Marlaina Powell, Shamiea Thompson and Kiara Wade.

Click below for more information, including that involving ticket purchase.

www.shenycarts.org/ChasingGrace