Heaven Bound (play) explained

Heaven Bound is a morality play^[1] staged annually at the Big Bethel AME Church in Atlanta, Georgia.^[2]

The play debuted on February 17, 1930; as of 2019, it had been performed for 89 years, with the church claiming it to be the longest-running musical in North America.^{[3] [4] [5]}

It was co-written by Nellie Lindley Davis, a chorister at the church and teacher.^{[6] [7]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Poole. Shelia M.. Big Bethel’s "Heaven Bound" play enters 86th year. 2021-07-01. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. English.
2. Web site: Rediscovering "Heaven Bound" | Georgia State University Library News. Kevin S.. Fleming.
3. Web site: 2019-11-06. How The Musical Drama 'Heaven Bound' Saved Big Bethel AME Church. 2021-07-01. 90.1 FM WABE. en-US.
4. Web site: "Heaven Bound" Returns for 82nd Performance at Big Bethel Church. November 2, 2012. Atlanta Daily World.
5. Web site: Heaven Bound Returns for }} 83rd Year at Big Bethel AME Church]. September 30, 2013. Cascade, GA Patch.
6. Pilgrims, Crosses, and Faith: The Folk Dimensions of Heaven Bound. Wiggins, William H.. 1991. Black American Literature Forum. 25. 1. 93–100. JSTOR. 10.2307/3041775. 3041775.
7. Book: Coleman, Gregory D.. We're Heaven Bound!: Portrait of a Black Sacred Drama. December 1, 1998. University of Georgia Press. 9780820321127. Google Books.