This marks the third production of Summertime in the River City, a celebration of Black musicals during the Golden Age of Theatre. This era was revolutionary as Black creatives and performers who were long overlooked gained valuable Broadway exposure.

Featured performer Babatunde Hip Hopera, a classically trained baritone performs a unique blend of opera and hip-hop. He is internationally acclaimed with millions of views and has been featured on major media like Time.com and Classic FM.