'Eclipsed' Launches 10,000 Girls Campaign

Previews begin today for Danai Gurira's "Eclipsed," which has launched a campaign to bring 10,000 girls to see the show. Producers Stephen C. Byrd and Alia Jones-Harvey's "10,000 Girls Campaign," will welcome girls from the Tri-State area between ages 16-24, who would not otherwise have the opportunity to experience a Broadway show, will be given tickets to see this critically-acclaimed show.
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"Theatre has the power to unleash dreams, ignite conversations, and inspire change," said Byrd and Jones-Harvey. "Through the '10,000 Girls Campaign,' we're excited to share this empowering gift with young women."
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Set in Liberia, Gurira's "Eclipsed" comes to Broadway on the heels of its sold-out, critically acclaimed production at The Public Theater last fall.�"Eclipsed" stars Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong'o, joined by Pascale Armand, Akosua Busia, Zainab Jah and Saycon Sengbloh, and is directed by Liesl Tommy.�"Eclipsed" is the story of five extraordinary women brought together by upheaval in their homeland of Liberia. They forge a close-knit community, one that inspires them to feats of increasingly greater strength.

"The National Urban League�is proud to partner with Front Row Productions and share this triumphant story of women's empowerment," said Marc Morial, President of The National Urban League.
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The "Eclipsed" producing team also includes several members of the African-American community who have distinguished themselves in the worlds of the arts, fashion, business, and beyond. In addition to Byrd and Jones-Harvey, "Eclipsed" is produced by Kenny Ozoude, Willette Klausner, and popular actress and TV/radio personality Alani "LaLa" Anthony, among others. TV Producer Randolph Sturrup is onboard in association with the production and PR maven and film/theater producer Marvet Britto serves as associate producer.

Producers Byrd and Jones-Harvey have become renowned for bringing non-traditional casting and stories to Broadway audiences such as the revivals of "Romeo and Juliet," "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" and "A Streetcar Named Desire" plus Cicely Tyson's Tony winning performance in "The Trip to Bountiful."

Previews for "Eclipsed" begin on February 23, with opening night set for March 6, at the Golden Theatre, 252 W. 45th Street. For tickets and information, visit www.EclipsedBroadway.com.

Individuals or organizations can sponsor girls by making a tax-deductible donation through the Broadway Education Alliance by visiting https://npo.justgive.org/BroadwayEducationAlliance.