Monday, April 15, 2019

Today in history: Jack Kerouac and James Baldwin

James Baldwin (1924-1987)

On this date -- April 15 -- in 1965, James Baldwin's 3-act 1954 play, The Amen Corner, premiered in New York City at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. It closed June 26, 1965 after 84 performances (see Playbill).

I discussed the Jack Kerouac-James Baldwin connection previously on The Daily Beat, so I won't belabor it today. You can read that post by clicking here.


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