LONG WAY DOWN

"Long Way Down" is a powerful musical adaptation of MacArthur Genius Fellow Jason Reynolds' award-winning novel, blending classic and contemporary hip-hop with R&B to delve into themes of violence, grief, and the impact of choices. The story centers on 15-year-old Will, who, after his brother's murder, embarks on an elevator ride intent on revenge, only to be confronted by ghosts from his past on each floor. The Washington Post describes it as "boisterous and bracing and moving and funny and even fun."