Champeen

Champeen was a 1983 musical by Melvin Van Peebles. It looked at the careers of Bessie Smith and Joe Louis, and had a cast of 18.[1] It won 7 awards at the 11th Audelco Recognition Awards for Black theater, including best actress, best choreography, and best director.[2] Although it covered Bessie Smith's life, it was not a biographical play.[3] The New York Times reviewed it positively, although it was stated that Miss Reaves-Phillips was not given enough singing time.[4]

## References[edit]

1. ^ New York Magazine. 1983-04-11. p. 110. Retrieved 2012-11-18 - via Internet Archive. "champeen melvin van peebles."
2. ^ "Jet - Google Books". Johnson Publishing Company. 1984-01-23. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
3. ^ Cooper, Carol (2006). Pop Culture Considered as an Uphill Bicycle Race: Selected Critical Essays ... - Carol Cooper - Google Books. ISBN 9780978890803. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
4. ^ "The New York Times Theater Reviews - Google Books". 1983. Retrieved 2012-11-18.

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