Malcolm X and Redd Foxx Washing Dishes at Jimmy's Chicken Shack in Harlem

1943. Two young Harlemites form a friendship over leftover fried chicken and dirty dishwater. But a long, hot summer of heartbreak, betrayal, and racial uprisings moves them closer to the men they will become and farther from each other. This electrifying world premiere blends sharp humor with raw humanity, revealing the laughter, struggle, and brotherhood that shaped two legends.

Produced in partnership with Theatre Squared, City Theatre, and Dallas Theater Center. Run Time: 2 hours and 15 minutes with one 15-minute intermission
Audience Recommendation Ages 14+ for Content Advisory: Profanity and strong adult language; simulated use of cocaine and discussion about drugs and their paraphernalia.

DATES: April 8 - April 26, 2026 (Except April 13, April 14, April 20, April 21)

VENUE: Wells Theatre, 108 East Tazewell Street, Norfolk, VA, 23510