The Hot Wing King
by Katori Hall
Originally produced at Signature Theatre, New York, NY
February 11 - March 15, 2020
About the Premiere Production:
Synopsis: Ready, set, fry! It’s time for the annual "Hot Wang Festival" in Memphis, Tennessee, and Cordell Crutchfield knows he has the wings that’ll make him king. Supported by his beau Dwayne and their culinary clique, The New Wing Order, Cordell is marinating and firing up his frying pan in a bid to reclaim the crispy crown. When Dwayne takes in his troubled nephew however, it becomes a recipe for disaster. Suddenly, a first place trophy isn’t the only thing Cordell risks losing. Steve H. Broadnax III will direct this sizzling world premiere comedy from Residency 5 playwright Katori Hall (Hurt Village, Our Lady of Kibeho).
Director: Steve H. Broadnax III
Pulitzer Prize, 2021 Winner
Subsequent Productions:
- Hartford Stage in Hartfort, CT February 29, 2024 - March 24, 2024
- Baltimore Center Stage in Baltimore, MD April 11, 2024 - April 28, 2024
- Writers Theatre in Glencoe, IL June 20, 2024 - July 21, 2024
- Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, GA February 10, 2023 - March 5, 2023