Photo Flash: First Look at E. Faye Butler, Larry Marshall and More in PULLMAN PORTER BLUES

Following its celebrated opening at Seattle Repertory Theatre, Pullman Porter Blues travels across the country in its world-premiere co-production at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. Inspired by her grandfather's work on the postal trains, playwright Cheryl L. West, whose work at Arena Stage includes Jar the Floor and Play On!, returns with the tale of three Pullman train porters whose journey is underscored by Midwest blues songs, including "Sweet Home Chicago" and "This Train." Directed by Lisa Peterson (Arena's The Rainmaker and The Quality of Life), Pullman Porter Blues runs November 23, 2012 – January 6, 2013 in the Kreeger Theater.  BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below.

The Cast of Pullman Porter Blues (in alphabetical order) includes: E. Faye Butler (Sister Juba), Emily Chisholm (Lutie), Cleavant Derricks (Sylvester), James Patrick Hill (Twist), Jmichael (Musical Director/Keys), Lamar Lofton (Shorty), Felicia Loud (Understudy for Sister Juba), Chic Street Man (Slick), Larry Marshall (Monroe), Warner Miller (Cephas), Richard Ziman (Tex). 

The Pullman Porter Blues creative team also includes Set Designer Riccardo Hernandez, Costume Designer Constanza Romero, Lighting and Projection Designer Alexander V. Nichols, Sound Designer Leon Rothenberg, Movement Staging Consultant Sonia Dawkins, Stage Manager Amber Dickerson and Assistant Stage Manager Mark Johnson.

Photo Credit: Chris Bennion

The Cast

Larry Marshall, Cleavant Derricks and Warner Miller

Cleavant Derricks, Warner Miller and Larry Marshall

The Cast

E. Faye Butler

Emily Chisholm

Cleavant Derricks and Larry Marshall

Larry Marshall