Pearl's in The House

Los Angeles, CA United States

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A musical play written, developed, and directed by Art Manke, “Pearl’s in the House” examines the life of legendary African American performer Pearl Bailey. “Pearl’s in the House” takes the form of a fictitious interview with the performer interwoven with her most notable songs, delving into the cultural and artistic significance of Bailey’s career as a dynamic Broadway actress and frequent performer at the White House. By the end of her career, she had authored six books and earned the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and President Nixon appointed her as the United States’ “Ambassador of Love.”