Six Triple Eight: The Musical

Book: Morgan J. Smart      |      Music, and Lyrics: Ronvé O’Daniel      |      Composer and Orchestrations: Jevares Myrick
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The incredible story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the all Black, all female Army battalion tasked with solving a mail crisis in England and France during World War II, has inspired the development of a new musical.  On June 15, 2022, the House awarded the unit one of the country’s highest civilian honors, the Congressional Gold medal.

​The show, which has the working title of “Six Triple Eight: The Musical,” will be executive produced by Blair Underwood. It’s hoping to eventually land on Broadway. 
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The show is being written by Morgan J Smart (book), Ronvé O’Daniel (music and lyrics), and Jevares Myrick (composer/orchestrations). It is conceived and produced by Holly Garman and Joe Trentacosta. Ret. U.S. Army Col, Edna Cummings and James Theres will act as the new musical’s historical advisor.

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The Big Mix

Composer: Ronvé O’Daniel     |      Directed By:  Tina Landau
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Conceived and directed by Artist-in-Residence and Tony nominee Tina Landau, NYC's new public park Little Island announced the complete casting for The Big Mix, a series of performances celebrating Juneteenth, LGBTQIA+ Pride, and Independence Day. Performances begin June 16 and will continue through July 3.

Kicking off the event is the Juneteenth celebration, which will play June 16–19 at 8 PM, hosted by Tony and Grammy nominee Joshua Henry, last seen in New York City Center's star-studded Into the Woodsproduction. The celebration will see performances from Tony winner Tonya Pinkins, Mykal Kilgore, singer-songwriter Chanese Elifé, and a variety of special acts including parkour artists, fire artists, dance performances, and more.
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Greenwood: The Black Wallstreet Musical ​

Book, Lyrics, and Music: Ronvé O’Daniel      |      Music and Orchestrations: Jevares Myrick      |      ​Book: J Kyle Manzay
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Greenwood tells the story of an all-black community in the Greenwood district of Tulsa, Oklahoma leading up to the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921. Opening during the height of "Black Wall Street” success, Greenwood explores the events that led to the massacre from the perspective of many vastly different characters: Cyrus, a war vet looking to galvanize his fellow black citizens; Richard Lloyd, a struggling white newspaper editor backed by the KKK; Judges and Amy, an entrepreneurial couple hoping to pass their legacy down to their rambunctious twelve year old daughter Olivia, who dreams of being a pilot; and Dick Rowland, the free spirited young black man accused of assaulting a white woman.  ​
Through their stories we explore how an entire community was destroyed by hate, jealousy, and betrayal, but was revitalized by love, resilience, and forgiveness. With an uplifting story and soulful score that fuses jazz, blues, and gospel with classic Broadway, Greenwood is sure to be one of the most inspiring musicals in years.
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The Hippest Wizard of Oz

Concept, Book, Music, and Lyrics: J Kyle Manzay  |  Music and Lyrics: Ronvé O’Daniel   |   Music and Orchestrations: Jevares Myrick
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When a rebellious aspiring rapper becomes fed up with working in her uncle’s drab vintage hip hop record store, she gets swept into a vicious hurricane and finds herself lost in the land of Oz. There she, along with a scarecrow with bad lyrics, a tin man with overproduced beats, and a fake gangster lion, journey to see the Mogul of Oz to grant their individual desires. But before he grants their wishes, the mogul demands that Dorothy defeat the Wicked Witch of the West Side in a rap battle.
In association with Uproar Theatrics

Once Upon a Rhyme: A Musical Tale​​

Book, Lyrics, and Music: Ronvé O’Daniel      |      Music and Orchestrations: Jevares Myrick      |      ​Book: J Kyle Manzay
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​ONCE UPON A RHYME is a tale about an eccentric high school ballet dancer named Prince Harper who uses his love of hip hop to gain acceptance from his black peers. In an attempt to gain a coveted record deal, Prince creates a gangster rapper alter-ego, loses himself, and quickly spirals out of control. Will his new alter ego lead to his demise? Or will Prince realize that his authentic self is enough? With jaw-dropping dance breaks and an infectious score that fuses hip-hop, soul, R&B, gospel and classic Broadway, this award winning musical, which explores identity, race, and culture, promises to leave audiences uplifted and inspired!
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​In association with Uproar Theatrics

Beautiful Hair​​​

Book, Music, and Lyrics: Ronvé O’Daniel      |      Music and Orchestrations: Jevares Myrick     |    Directed By: Ronvé O’Daniel 
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If only getting accepted into Princeton, becoming the next Michelle Obama, and getting the guy of your dreams was an easy task! Beautiful Hair is a coming of age tale about an academically gifted, African-American high school senior named Jamila who runs for Student Body President as she attempts to improve her academic resume for Princeton. 

​When Jamila finds herself the target of a cruel bully who just so happens to be the most popular girl in school, she is forced to confront the bully, her fears, and her deepest insecurities.  With an infectious score that fuses hip-hop, R&B, and pop, Beautiful Hair ​is sure to inspire, uplift, and teach the greatest lesson of all: self-love. It's undeniable!

The Earth Remembers​​​

Book, Music, and Lyrics: Ronvé O’Daniel      |      Music and Orchestrations: Jevares Myrick​
The Earth Remembers is a song cycle which follows the history of Tidewater/Hampton Roads, Virginia history over the course of several generations.  Narrated by a single Narrator, each song moment will tell a short story but will share several different themes ranging from: family, love, struggle with humanity, courage, perseverance, and defining home.  
​The Earth Remembers consists of an infectious score that fuses all elements of contemporary African American culture: Hip Hop, afro-beat, rock and gospel, in addition to Native American influence as well as Filipino folk.

"Wave to Freedom" / Theaterworks USA​​

Music and Lyrics: Ronvé O’Daniel      |      Music and Orchestrations: Jevares Myrick
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Ronvé O’Daniel and Jevares Myrick’s original song "Wave to Freedom" a tribute to Robert Smalls.
TheaterWorksUSA is continuing to develop dynamic content for families and schools to engage in relevant conversations through the power of community, storytelling, and music on their platform TWUSA.TV that helps guide the next generation towards a more inclusive society and culture.

​The new series Who Tells Your Story? has released original music videos, each featuring a different unsung hero of American history with accompanying conversations. 

Superhero

Written By: Ian Eaton     |      Composer and Sound Designer: Ronvé O’Daniel and Jevares Myrick      |      Directed By: Warren Adams
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​SuperHero is an original play about a boy who fantasizes about having superpowers. This coming-of-age story is inspired by playwright Ian Eaton's experiences of navigating strict West Indian parents, girls, and Catholic school amidst the backdrop of 1980’s Manhattanville Projects in Harlem.

​After a tragic event, Ian’s fantasies of being a “super” man are shattered when a neighborhood bully forces him to confront the kind of man he wants to become.​
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