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South Carolina, 1964. Lily Owens, a restless white teenager, struggles with her merciless father and the haunting memory of her mother's death. When Rosaleen, her black caregiver, is beaten and jailed for asserting her right to vote, Lily's rebellious spirit is ignited. She and Rosaleen escape on an adventure where more...

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LaChanze, who has had an illustrious career with standout performances in productions such as The Color Purple and Once on This Island, brought her exceptional talent to the role of Rosaleen in The Secret Life of Bees. more...

Joe Cassidy, known for his impressive Broadway resume including roles in "If/Then" and "Les Misérables," brought his extensive stage experience to the cast of "The Secret Life of Bees" in its past production. more...

Eisa Davis, who graced the stage in The Secret Life of Bees, is a versatile performer known for her roles at The Public in Julius Caesar and Passing Strange, as well as her television appearances in "Succession" and "House of Cards." more...

Matt DeAngelis, a seasoned performer with nearly 2000 shows under his belt, was part of the World Premiere of *The Secret Life of Bees* at The Atlantic Theatre Company, directed by TONY winner Sam Gold. more...

Manoel Felciano, known for his Tony-nominated performance in Sweeney Todd, also showcased his talents Off-Broadway in The Secret Life of Bees. more...

Jai'Len Christine Li Josey, a Jimmy Award winner who made her Broadway debut in SpongeBob SquarePants, also captivated audiences in The Secret Life of Bees. more...

Anastacia McCleskey, an award-winning actor with an impressive resume that includes eight Broadway shows, regional theater, and various TV and film roles, brought her remarkable talent to the cast of "The Secret Life of Bees" more...

Saycon Sengbloh, known for her acclaimed performances in Broadway hits such as Aida, Wicked, and The Color Purple, brought her exceptional talent to the stage in The Secret Life of Bees, showcasing her versatility and depth as an actress. more...

Elizabeth Teeter, who portrayed "Lily" in the Off-Broadway production of The Secret Life of Bees, earning an Audelco nomination for her performance, has an impressive resume including roles on Broadway and in regional theater. more...

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Awards and Nominations


2020 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Actress in a Musical: Saycon Sengbloh was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical: LaChanze was nominated but did not win.

2020 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical: Eisa Davis won.
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical: LaChanze won.
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical: Saycon Sengbloh won.

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