As Trump attacks LGBTQ+ communities, Philadelphia readies the stage for the world premiere of James Baldwin’s ‘Giovanni’s Room’

As Trump attacks LGBTQ+ communities, Philadelphia readies the stage for the world premiere of James Baldwin’s ‘Giovanni’s Room’

The first-ever authorized adaptation of the groundbreaking 1956 novel is making its debut not in New York or Paris, but in Mt. Airy's Sedgwick Theater.

Inside Giovanni’s Room –  Liverpool Playhouse - North West End UK

Inside Giovanni’s Room by Phoenix Dance Theatre at Liverpool’s Playhouse was close to a five-star night out at the theatre. For the majority of the audience, the tale of Giovanni’s Room – James Baldwin’s 50s literary classic – was familiar. They knew the story of David (played here by Phikolwethu Luke), a young American torn between the world’s expectation of him and his own desires. The audience members who might have been unfamiliar with the b…

The First Authorized Stage Adaptation Of James Baldwin’s “Giovanni’s Room” Makes Its Debut

“There have been many efforts to adapt Baldwin’s works since he died in 1987, nearly all unsanctioned or unsuccessful in earning approval from his estate. … Giovanni’s Room in particular has been attempted several times” (including an abortive screenplay by Baldwin himself) — making this world premiere in Philadelphia an event. – The Philadelphia Inquirer (MSN)