Looking Forward: The Ruby Bridges Story

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CATEGORY: MAIN EVENT

Performance Location: New Hazlett Center for Performing Arts
6 Allegheny Square E., Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Performance times are at 7:30 on Fridays and Saturdays, and at 2:30 on Sundays

Look Forward: The Ruby Bridges Story

Written by Natalia Temesgen
Directed by Linda Haston

Playbill: Link to Ruby Bridges Story Playbill (Flipbook)

Article: TRIB Live - 'Looking Forward' tells Ruby Bridges' story of school integration

The year is 1960. An extraordinary 6-year-old named Ruby Bridges becomes the first African American student to attend an all-white grade school in New Orleans, Louisiana. Experience her remarkable journey as she discovers the true promise of America while blazing a trail for generations to follow.

January 17 – 26, 2025

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Run time is approximately 75 minutes and no intermission.

Friday January 17th is Preview with Pay What You Can
Saturday January 18th is Opening Night with our Post-Show Discussion


Larry Berger from SLB Radio interviews Sanyia Lavelle (actor portraying Ruby Bridges), and Sophie McClung (PST Audience Develpment Coordinator).

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