Exploring the Life and Legacy of Langston Hughes

Join Opera on Tap Boston for Shakespeare of Harlem, a concert celebrating the life, work, and enduring influence of Langston Hughes. The program weaves Hughes’ poetry and prose with art songs by composers such as Margaret Bonds and Florence Price, alongside the voices of his contemporaries, including Georgia Douglas Johnson and Countee Cullen.

An ensemble of celebrated local actor-singers brings the text and music to life, illuminating the ideas, experiences, and cultural moments that shaped Hughes as a writer.

Tickets will go live December 2026

Featuring:

Morgan Beckford, Soprano

Melynda Davis, Soprano

Arielle Rogers-Wilkey, Mezzo-Soprano

Todd McNeel, Baritone

Julian Gau, Pianist