Young John Lewis: Prodigy of Protest
Book & Lyrics by Psalmayene 24
Music by KOKAYI
Directed by Reginald L. Douglas
Choreographed and Associate Directed by Tony Thomas
March 26-May 3, 2026
Tickets available at Mosaic Theatre Company
It’s time to make some Good Trouble! In this musical, Mosaic’s Playwright-in-Residence Psalmayene 24 honors the legendary “Conscience of Congress”: the late Congressman John Lewis.
Focusing on the Congressman’s formative years of ages 18-28, Young John Lewis: Prodigy of Protest reveals the humanity and heart of this mighty historic figure. The musical explores how the murder of Emmett Till motivated Lewis to pursue a life of service, including leading the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, fighting for Civil Rights with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and working for nearly two decades in Congress.
A theatrical event not to be missed, Young John Lewis: Prodigy of Protest is both a galvanizing call to action and an inspiring reminder that we can all make a difference, no matter our age.
