Abstract
Heady civic ambitions are behind Wolfe's newest theatrical enterprise. The musical extravaganza Harlem Song looks to catalyze an ongoing economic revitalization by luring investments, resources, and [End Page 343] audiences to Harlem's 125th Street area. (An official Harlem Song Concierge can even facilitate transportation, sightseeing, dining, and post-performance arrangements for visitors.) Yet as it courts the attentions of the entire New York region, Wolfe's production also speaks directly to Harlem about Harlem: using the faces, imagery, words, and rhythms from its streets. Its multimedia theatrical collage revisits a century of Harlem history by interspersing photos, film footage, and personal testimonials within an assortment of song-and-dance sketches. The work is equal parts history lesson, musical retrospective, neighborhood love letter, light-hearted caricature, and local pep rally—offering an engaging and witty portrait of Harlem's past and a hopeful challenge for its future.
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