Radiant Baby (musical)
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''Radiant Baby'' is a
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Keith Haring Keith Allen Haring (May 4, 1958 – February 16, 1990) was an American artist whose pop art emerged from the Graffiti in New York City, New York City graffiti subculture of the 1980s. His animated imagery has "become a widely recognized visual l ...
, who was an artist and social activist in New York City. The music was composed by Debra Barsha, with lyrics by Ira Gasman, Stuart Ross, and Debra Barsha. It was based on ''Keith Haring: The Authorized Biography'' (1991) by
John Gruen John Jonas Gruen (born Jonas Grunberg; September 12, 1926 – July 12, 2016) was an American art critic, art historian, author, photographer, and composer.Mark Segal, "John Jonas Gruen", ''The East Hampton Star'', August 4, 2016 Early life and ...
. ''Radiant Baby'' was partially developed at the 1998 O'Neil Music Theater Conference in
Waterford, Connecticut Waterford is a town in New London County, Connecticut, New London County, Connecticut, United States. It is named after Waterford, Ireland. The town is part of the Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, Southeastern Connecticut ...
. It had its New York premiere at
The Public Theater The Public Theater is an arts organization in New York City. Founded by Joseph Papp, The Public Theater was originally the Shakespeare Workshop in 1954; its mission was to support emerging playwrights and performers.Epstein, Helen. ''Joe Papp: ...
in a 2003 production directed by
George C. Wolfe George Costello Wolfe (born September 23, 1954) is an American playwright and director. His accolades include two Tony Awards for directing the play '' Angels in America: Millennium Approaches'' and the musical '' Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'd ...
with Daniel Reichard in the title role.
Kate Jennings Grant Kate Jennings Grant (born March 23, 1970) is an American actress. She has appeared in a number of Broadway productions during her career, including ''Proof'', ''An American Daughter'', and ''Guys and Dolls''. She also has appeared in films such as ...
and Billy Porter also appeared in the New York production. Brantley, Ben
"An Artist's Energy, Subdued Only by Death"
''The New York Times'', 3 March 2003.


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