GODDESS at the public – A Night of Dinner, Music & Myth | 5/31

Join us on Saturday, May 31st for an unforgettable evening of soulful connection, cultural storytelling, and powerful performance.

Advance Purchase Required here

Step into an evening of rhythm, romance, and mythology with GODDESS, a bold new musical making its highly anticipated New York premiere at The Public Theater. The night begins with a warm, elegant gathering over dinner at Vic’s, followed by an unforgettable performance that fuses Afro-jazz, myth, and the supernatural.

Set in a steamy club in Mombasa, Kenya, GODDESS tells the story of a mysterious singer whose voice stirs the soul and changes lives—especially that of a young man caught between duty and desire. Inspired by the myth of Marimba, the goddess who turned heartbreak into beautiful song, this musical invites us to question who we are meant to be.

🌟 About the Creative Team:

• Michael Thurber – Acclaimed composer, songwriter, and performer blending classical training with pop, jazz, and global influences. A genre-defying force whose music pulses at the heart of GODDESS.
• Saheem Ali – Visionary director and playwright, also the Associate Artistic Director of The Public. Known for bringing untold stories to life with elegance and fire.
• James Ijames – Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright whose sharp, poetic voice brings depth and richness to the narrative’s emotional layers.
• Darrell Grand Moultrie – Electrifying choreographer celebrated on Broadway and beyond. His movement direction brings passion and power to every beat of this story.

Before the show, Art-full members are invited to gather for a delicious dinner and deep conversation at Vic’s.

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Event Details:

5pm | Member only dinner at Vic’s
31 Great Jones St

6:50pm | Meet for 7pm show at the Public theater
425 Lafayette St

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Advance Purchase Required here

Non-member tickets:
Show only: $115 early bird through 5/10; $120 full price

Art-full member tickets:*
Show only: $110 early bird through 5/10; $115 full price
Full experience with 1 app or drink at dinner:* $135 early bird through 5/10; $140 full price

Note: All tickets include a seat in the Orchestra with the group.

*Full experience tickets also include 1 alcoholic beverage OR appetizer (plus tax/tip) at dinner.

*Premier members save an additional 20%. Learn more about membership & join .

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