Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters: An African Musical
- TYA Premiere
Adapted by Taryn Janelle
from the play “Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters: An African Play” by Karen Abbott
Music and Lyrics by Taryn Janelle and LeRell
Ross
September 27th - October 29th, 2025
In Hill Auditorium
TYA Premiere - Once upon a time, beneath the wide Zimbabwean sky, lived a man
with two daughters—both beautiful, but with very different hearts. Based on the
beloved book by John Steptoe and told in the rich tradition of African
folktales, Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters is a sweeping, musical tale of
kindness, inner strength, and the true test of character.
Featuring vibrant new music and lyrics by Taryn Janelle and LeRell
Ross of Atlanta’s Synchronicity Theatre, this new adaptation brings Steptoe’s
award-winning story to life with color, rhythm, and heart. Honored with the
Coretta Scott King Award and the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award, this timeless
tale is a celebration of culture, family, and the beauty within.