"My General Tubman" opens at the Arden Theatre

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Wednesday, February 5, 2020
It's Opening Night for "My General Tubman" at the Arden Theatre
My General Tubman, a new look at the life and journey of Harriet Tubman opens at the Arden Theatre.

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- It's opening night at the Arden Theatre for the world premiere of My General Tubman, a new look at the life and journey of Harriet Tubman.



It stars award-winning Philly actress Danielle Leneé.



The play is the work of Lorene Cary, n author, University of Pennsylvania professor and social activist.



"Tubman ends up here in Philadelphia in a contemporary detention center where she is looking for men to take back with her to fight," explains playwright Lorene Cary. "I think it's very timely because I think one of the things we do is take these icons and put them up here as if they have nothing to teach us now - which she does."



My General Tubman runs at Arden's Arcadia Stage through March 8th.



'My General Tubman' is playing at the Arden Theater in Old City.
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