Warriors, Come Out to Play: A Night to Remember
A Star-Studded Evening Celebrating the Release of Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis’s Concept Album
Last night, the Time Out Market in Brooklyn was transformed into a vibrant and energetic space as Lin-Manuel Miranda, Eisa Davis, and their friends and fans gathered to celebrate the release of their concept album, Warriors. The evening was filled with music, conversation, and a dash of magic.
The Dream Team of Warriors
Miranda and Davis spoke about their vision for the album, which is a reimagining of the 1979 cult classic film The Warriors, with a feminist twist. The album features an all-star cast, including Ms. Lauryn Hill, Sasha Hutchings, Phillipa Soo, Gizel Jiménez, Billy Porter, Michaela Jaé, Luis Figueroa, Busta Rhymes, Ghostface Killah, RZA, Chris Rivers, and Cam’ron, among others.
A Night to Remember
The evening was filled with excitement and anticipation as guests, including Nas, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Frank Marshall, Christopher Jackson, Flaco Navaja, Kenita Miller, Amber Gray, Mykal Kilgore, Sasha Hutchings, Kim Dracula, Timothy Hughes, Bernie Wagenblast, Andrew Chappelle, Daniel Yearwood, David Korns, Luis Miranda, Alex Boniello, and more, gathered to experience the album for the first time.
Creating a New Space
In their re-creation of the story, the Warriors are all women, and the Lizzies, a seductive female gang from the original film, are replaced by the Bizzies, an all-male gang.
A Bold Combination
According to Adam Feldman, Time Out’s Theater Critic, Warriors is a bold combination of two of New York’s cultural innovations: hip-hop and the Broadway musical. "This is not just about fear," he said. "This is about overcoming fear through solidarity and community."
Concluding Remarks
As the night drew to a close, Miranda and Davis took the stage to thank their collaborators and fans, and the crowd departed into the night, humming with the sounds of the new album.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the concept album, Warriors, about?
A: Warriors is a reimagining of the 1979 cult classic film The Warriors, with a feminist twist. The album is a bold combination of hip-hop and the Broadway musical.
Q: Who is featured on the album?
A: The album features an all-star cast, including Ms. Lauryn Hill, Sasha Hutchings, Phillipa Soo, Gizel Jiménez, Billy Porter, Michaela Jaé, Luis Figueroa, Busta Rhymes, Ghostface Killah, RZA, Chris Rivers, and Cam’ron, among others.
Q: What is the theme of the album?
A: The theme of the album is the power of women coming together to overcome fear and adversity, and the importance of community and solidarity.
