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Reunion Performance of “Breakin’ the Mummy’s Code” at New York Theatre Workshop

On February 3, the cast of “Sing Sing” will gather for a live performance of “Breakin’ the Mummy’s Code”, a musical that was initially created and performed by individuals incarcerated at New York’s Sing Sing Correctional Institute. This production originally took place in 2005 and inspired the A24 film sharing the same title, which features many of the actors who were formerly incarcerated.

As reported by Variety, the reunion will unfold at the New York Theatre Workshop. The evening will be hosted by actress J. Smith-Cameron and will include a question-and-answer session with the cast as well as the writer and director, Brent Buell, following the performance.

The lineup of cast members includes Clarence Maclin, Sean “Dino” Johnson, Jon-Adrian “JJ” Velazquez, John “Divine G” Whitfield, Dario Peña, James “Big E” Williams, David “Dap” Giraudy, Miguel Valentin, Cornell “Nate” Alston, Camillo “Carmine” Lovacco, Mosi Eagle, Pedro Cotto, Patrick “Preme” Griffin, and Cecily Lyn.

This memorable event is produced in collaboration with independent studio A24, along with The Just Trust and Rehabilitation Through the Arts (RTA), and is supported by the New York Theatre Workshop.

The film adaptation of “Sing Sing” has garnered multiple award nominations and wins, including accolades from the Critics Choice Awards and the Gothams, along with a Golden Globe nomination for actor Colman Domingo. In the film, Domingo portrays Divine G, a man wrongfully imprisoned at Sing Sing who discovers a sense of purpose through participation in a theater group with other incarcerated individuals. The story highlights themes of resilience, humanity, and the transformative power of art, featuring a compelling cast of formerly incarcerated actors. Directed by Greg Kwedar, the film also includes Academy Award nominee Paul Raci.

Following its initial theatrical release in 2024, “Sing Sing” is set to return to theaters on January 17, 2025.

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