When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate

This lively, spirit-lifting musical celebrates the sheer joy -- and survival -- of black music, song and poetry since the days of America's Civil War. With utter grace and ease, the gifted eight-member singing ensemble glides from gospel to disco and from slave-quarter sermons to contemporary black poetry.

• Director: Emile Ardolino
• Cast: Jeffrey Anderson-Gunter, Brenda Braxton, Lynne Clifton-Allen, Cleavant Derricks, Clinton Derricks-Carroll, Lynne Thigpen, Reginald VelJohnson, Marilyn Winbush