Written and Directed By Javon Johnson
March 8th – 30th 2025
Madison Arts Center
“Entertaining, laughter-filled and uplifting and inspirational all in one.”
– Dave Zuchowski, Pittsburgh Owlscribe
This warm and joyous musical promises great gospel music and great comedy. Sanctified celebrates the trials and triumphs of the African-American church, gospel choirs, today’s hip-hop and R&B and how music ultimately brings unity to the church and community.
Winner of six 2009 Black Theatre Alliance Awards including the August Wilson Award for Best Writing of a Play (Musical/Adaptation), Best Production (Musical or Revue), Best Direction (Musical or Revue), and Best Musical Director, Sanctified promises great music, exciting characters and a great night at the theater.
Reviews: onStage Pittsburgh, Burgh Vivant, Pittsburgh Owlscribe
“With laughter, hope and wisdom borne of experience, Sanctified takes us on a journey of music as a source of division to a force for joy and unity.”
– Sharon Eberson, onStage Pittsburgh
Remaining performances:
Fri Mar 28 2025, 8 PM
Sat Mar 29 2025, 3 PM
Sat Mar 29 2025, 8 PM
Sun Mar 30 2025, 3 PM
The show runs 2 hours 45 minutes including one 15 minute intermission.
“The best thing about “Sanctified” is that there are no clear villains, only people struggling with different points of view. It’s glorious to see them come together and work for the greater good. Amen!”
– Michael Buzzelli, Burgh Vivant
Production photos by Kim El and Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre