Film/TV

HALLELUJAH MAHALIA

By Sharman Yarnell The Mahalia Jackson Musical has hit the stage at The Segal Theatre with a story of perseverance, faith…and joyous song. It is no less than a celebration of the courage and tenacity of a people, their survival, their history and the music that came out of those trying times – Gospel. If […]

Film/TV Montreal Music Theatre

Ranee Lee Is Mahalia Jackson – spirit and soul!

What do Edith Piaf, Billie Holliday, Sophie Tucker, Judy Garland and Mahalia Jackson all have in common?Peace.That’s Roger Peace, playwright, choreographer, director and producer.  His latest creative endeavour as a writer and director, The Mahalia Jackson Musical, is about to open at The Segal Theatre in March.Since his arrival in Canada from England, he has […]