F. Gary Gary’s 1996 breakout movie, Set It Off is coming to life as a stage play and making its way throughout the country. The film was adapted for the stage by writer/director/producer Je’Caryous Johnson, who previously produced the hit Snoop Dogg Musical, Redemption of a Dogg, and the stage adaptation of the romantic comedy Two Can Play That Game. The Set It Off Stage Play will begin touring this February, hitting several cities including Houston, Philadelphia and Chicago.
The Set It Off Stage Play originally premiered in Atlanta in 2018. The production featured Da Brat, LeToya Luckett, Kyla Pratt and Demetria McKinney. The tour version of the play still featured Chicago emcee Da Brat, but the other key roles are filled by Lil Mo, Drew Sidora and Keshia Knight Pulliam. Legendary actor, Leon also stars.
Set It Off Stage Play Synopsis
Join Stoney, Cleo, Frankie, and Titi as their strength, loyalty, and ultimately friendships are tested when they fight their way out of poverty by doing the unthinkable: banning together as four black women to rob a bank. Critics and fans continue to rave about the action packed, yet heart felt, theatrical experience featuring an unprecedented, crowd pleasing performance
Set It Off Tour Dates
February 14th – 16th – Hobby Center Houston, TX
February 21st & 22nd – Cobb Energy Centre Atlanta, GA
February 23rd – Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts Raleigh, NC
March 6th & 7th – Arie Crown Theater Chicago, IL
March 13th – Saenger Theatre New Orleans New Orleans, LA
March 14th – Cannon Center for the Performing Arts Memphis, TN
March 20th – 22nd – Bruton Theatre Dallas, TX
March 26th – 28th – Merriam Theater – Kimmel Center Philadelphia, PA
April 10th & 11th – Music Hall Center Detroit, MI
May 3rd – Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts – Moran Theater Jacksonville, FL
May 8th – Paramount Theatre Oakland, CA
May 9th & 10th – Orpheum Theatre Los Angeles, CA
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