Cross That River: The Story of a Black Cowboy

During these racially charged times in the United States with the focus on racial discrimination across the country, "Cross That River" takes audiences on a musical journey into why black lives matter. "Cross That River" represents a significant moment in American history where Black cowboys lived and helped settle the West. It is a story that’s never been told in this way.

The Lyric Theatre is proud to present a live musical performance this award-winning musical by Allan Harris on Thursday February 17th as a special Black History Month event. Tickets are available now at lexingtonlyric.tix.com

The unsettled West of the 1860s provides a new life and new dreams for Blue, a run-away slave, who escapes from slavery to Texas to become one of America’s first Black Cowboys. This compelling tale of freedom integrates fiction with historical fact, and each song presents a different page in this complicated chapter of American History.

The story of Blue begins in Louisiana, and with every song of this highly-infectious score, the audience is moved further along on Blue’s harrowing journey across the Sabine River to freedom in the Wild West. Each song tells a unique story, at times joyful, sometimes tragic, but mostly a poignant chronicle of enduring perseverance. Award-winning musician, Allan Harris wrote Cross That River to tell the untold story of the Black West and empower Americans with an inspiring story of hope and freedom.

Cross That River Cast & Band:

Allan Harris - composer/vocalist/guitarist/storyteller

Maya Azucena - vocalist

Joseff McKenneth - vocalist

Chelsie Nectow - vocalist

Alan Grubner - violin

Alicyn Yaffee - guitar/vocals

Norman Edwards - drums/cajon

Arcoiris Sandoval - piano/keys

Marty Kenney - bass

NOMINATED FOR 4 AUDELCO AWARDS

Regge Life - Best Director

Allan Harris - Lead Actor

Maya Azucena - Lead Actress

Best Musical