by senior contributor Brendan Kownacki
Photo credit: Neshan H. Naltchayan
Three-time Tony Award winner Hinton Battle is a giant is the theatrical world. He has portrayed some of the stage’s most memorable roles in productions like Ragtime, Chicago and Dreamgirls….but this time around, he’s adding some new credits to his resume as the author, director, producer (and still appearing on stage) in Love Lies.
Hinton Battle, Brian Willard and Amber Harris
The play is kicking off a national tour here in DC at The Warner Theatre telling the story of Harrison Brown – played by Brian McKnight – and his funeral, where three women show up all claiming to be his fiance. Of course, sparks fly.
Angie Stone
The cast and crew of the play gathered at Michael Kosmides’ K Street’s LOOK for lunch and relaxation, hosted by Impact Arts + Film Fund. We caught up with Hinton and some of his leading ladies to hear about the play…
Hinton Battle, Angie Stone and Amber Harris: