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Harlem Community Newspapers | February 13. 2020 14 Blacks Are Booming On Broadway! By Linda Armstrong B lacks are on Broadway in multitudes in productions that run the gamete. There are 32 Broadway productions with 23 musicals and 9 plays in 2020. You see the names of playwrights like Dominique Morriseau, who hit the scene last year with “Ain’t Too Proud: The Life And Times of the Tempta tions”, Katori Hall, new at the end of 2019 with “Tina: The Tina Turner Musical” and Charles Fuller with “A Soldier’s Play". 2020 is a time when we can lift up our eyes to the Broadway stage, whether it be at a play or musical and behold stunning performances by legendary artists and new Black artists who are making their mark. There are also many excit ing productions to come in 2020. Going to Broadway productions is an opportuni ty to laugh, cry, feel inspired and be overwhelmed with pride to see our people giv ing their all!
“Ain’t Too Proud: The Life And Times Of The Temptations,” features a book by African Ameri can playwright Dominique Morisseau, music and lyr ics from Motown and is based on the book entitled “The Temptations” by Otis Williams. The musical stars Derrick Baskin as Otis Wil liams; James Harkness as Paul Williams; Jawan M. Jackson as Melvin Frank lin; Jelani Remy as Eddie Kendricks and Ephraim Sykes as David Ruffin. En semble members include: Esther Antoine; Caliaf Saint Aubyn; Shaun Bowers, E. Clayton Cornelius; Taylor Symone Jackson; Marcus Paul James; Jahi Kearse; Jarvis B. Manning Jr.; Nasia Thomas; Christian Thomp son; Curtis Wiley; Correy West; Elijah Ahmad Lewis; Jamari Johnson Williams; Ta’Nika Gibson; Tiffany Frances and Candice Marie Woods.
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“Aladdin” is Disney’s movie story come to life and shares the story of Aladdin, a poor boy, falling in love with Princess Jasmine. The musical features Major At taway as Genie; Jaz Sealey as Prince Abdullah/Ensem ble; Jamie Kasey Patterson as the Henchmen/Ensemble; April Holloway and Olivia Donalson as Attendant/En semble. Ensemble members also include: Amber Ow ens; Paige Williams; Tiffany Evariste; Tia Altinay and Tyler Roberts. Ariel Reid is swing.
“American Buffalo” be gins March 24. The revival of the David Mamet play will tell the story of three hustlers trying to achieve the American dream. It will star Tony Award winner Lau rence Fishburne as Donny. “Beetlejuice”, is a mu sical, based on the movie of the same name. It has a book by Anthony King and Scott Brown, and music and lyrics by Eddie Perfect. The musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a teenager who asks a ghost to help her scar her parents out of their new home. Ensemble members include: Gilbert L. Bailey II; Johnny Brantley III and Ra mone Owens.
“Birthday Candles” will begins April 2. The play by Noah Haidle tells the sto ry of Ernestine Ashworth, a woman who reaches 101 years old and wonders, “What makes a lifetime into a life." The play will star EmmyAward winner Andre Braugher as Matt and fea ture Christopher Livingston as Billy/John.
“The Book of Mormon” was created by Matt Stone and Trey Parker. This musi cal deals with the Mormon faith. Derrick Williams plays the General; Sterling Jarvis plays Mafala Hatimbi and Kim Exum plays Nabulungi. Ensemble members include: Talia Brinson; Donell James Foreman; Darius Nichols; John Eric Parker; Arbender J. Robinson; Shanel Bailey; Jasmine Richardson; Oyoyo Joi and Maia Nkenge Wil son. Swing roles are performed by Jevares Myrick; Keziah John-Paul and Ran dy Aaron.
“Caroline, Or Change” will begin March 13. The musical features book and lyrics by Tony Kushner, mu sic by Jeanine Tesori, and tells the story of Caroline, a maid in 1963 Louisiana who has to find a way to dealing with the changes happening in the world. The musical will star Sharon D. Clarke as Caroline and features sever al performers including Alexander Bellos as Joe Thibodeaux; Arica Jackson as Washing Machine; Chinua Baraka Payne as Jackie Thi bodeaux; Harper Miles as Harper Miles; Nasia Thom as a Radio 1; Nya as Radio 2 and Tamika Lawrence as Dotty Moffett.
“Chicago” is a great mu sical to experience about the women of murderess row. It features captivating music, book and lyrics by John Dander and Fred Ebb, Raena White stars as Matron Mama Morton; and it fea tures Arian Keddell as Mona and Jermaine R. Rembert as Martin Harrison. Sharon Moore is Swing.
“Come From Away” is a musical about when the community of Gander, Newfoundland hosted pas sengers from 38 planes that were diverted to their air strip due to the attack on 9/11. It has a book, music and lyrics by David Kein and Irene Sankoff. De’Lon Grant plays as Bob and others and Kenita R. Miller plays as Hannah O’Rourke and Others.
“Company” will play be ginning March 2. The musical comedy features music and lyrics by Stephen Sond heim, a book by George Furth, and will tell the story of Bobbie who is celebrating her 35th birthday and being questioned by her friends about not being married with a family. The show will feature Nikki Renee Daniels as Jenny; Terence Archie as Larry and Rashidra Scott as Susan.
“Dear Evan Hansen” has a book by Steven Levenson, music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. It is about Evan Hansen, a letter, a lie and a chance to live the life he’s always wanted. It stars Jordan Fisher in the ti tle role of Evan Hansen and features Phoebe Koyabe as Alana Beck and Talia Sim one Robinson as Zoe Murphy.
“Frozen” is the Disney musical based on the be loved movie. It stars Noah J. Ricketts as Kristoff and features Tyrone L. Robinson as King Agnarr/Ensemble. Ensemble members include; Cajai Fellows Johnson; Keely Beirne; and Tracee Beazer. Travis Patton is Swing.
“Girl From The North Country” is written and di rected by Conor McPherson with music and lyrics by Bob Dylan. It tells the story of a down-on-its-luck communi ty on the brink of change in Duluth, Minnesota in 1934. The production features Jeannette Bayardelle as Mrs. Neilsen; Kimber Elayne Sprawl as Marianne; and Austin Scott as Joe Scott. Ensemble members include: Matthew Frederick Harris and Chelsea Lee Williams, with Law Terrell Dunford as Swing.
“Hadestown” has Anais Mitchell as the solo author who wrote the music, lyrics and book. It tells the mythi cal story of Orpheus trying to overcome Hades and get back to his love. The musi cal stars the one-and-only Andre DeShields in the role Hermes, which by the way, earned him his first Tony award after 50 years of per forming! It features Amber Gray as Persephone; and Jewellle Blackman as one of three Fates. Workers in clude: Afra Hines; Anthony Chatmom III and Kimberly Marable. Swings include: Khaila Wilcoxon, T. Oliver Reid and Malcolm Arm wood. Vacation Swings include: Adam Hyndman and Damani Van Rensalier.
“Hamilton” is an incred ibly musical that focuses on the life of Alexander Hamil ton. It has a book, music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Mi randa. The cast stars Daniel Breaker as Alexander Ham ilton and features Krystal Joy Brown as Eliza Hamil ton; James Monroe Iglehart in the duel roles of Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jef ferson; Tamar Greene as Arabian_Nights_Photo_by_Deen_van_Meer from Aladdin
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George Washington and Daniel Yearwood in the duel roles of John Laurens/Phil lip Hamilton.
“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” (Part 1 and Part 2) is based on an orig inal story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tif fany. Thorne created the play. This play is done in two separate 4-hour parts, but it doesn’t feel long and you sit in the same seats for each presentation. You can either see the show on the course of two days or do a double-header, seeing it on Wednesday or Satur day, when you can see two shows. It’s an experience you will never forget! It stars Jenny Jules as Hermoine Granger, and Nadia Brown as Rose Granger-Weasley. Ensemble members include: James Brown III, Kimberly Dodson, Rachel Leslie, Sa rita Amani Nash and Antoinette Robinson.
“The Inheritance” is a play with a book by Mat thew Lopez and runs in 2-parts. It asks how much we owe those who lived and loved before us, ques tions the role we must play for future generations and dares us to fearlessly hold onto life. It features Jordan Barbour as Young Man 6/ Tristan; Jonathan Burke as Young Man 5/Agent; Dar ryl Gene Daughtry as Young Man 2/Jason#1.
“Jagged Little Pill” is a new musical with lyrics by Alanis Morissette, music by Alanis Morissette and Glen Ballard and a book by Dia blo Cody. It tells the story of the Healy family, drug addiction and family rela tionships. It stars Celie Rose Gooding as Frankie Healy and has ensemble members Max Kumangai, DeAnne Stewart and Ebony Wil liams with Yeman Brown as Swing. “The Lion King” is a Disney musical that is be loved and brings the movie version of the same name, to glorious life with life-size puppets, a captivating sto ryline, powerful and meaningful songs. With a book by Roger Allers and Irene Mecchi, the musical has music by Elton John, lyrics by Tim Rice, and additional music and lyrics by Lebo M. L. Steven Taylor has the lead role as Mufasa. Bradley Gibson plays Simba. Housso Semon plays Sarabi/Ensem ble; Aliya ‘Jo’ Ramey and Layla Capers alternate in the role of Nala; and Haven Al exander plays Young Simba at certain performances. Ensemble members are as follows: Zurin Villanueva; Sharron Lynn, Ray Mercer; Nteliseng Nkhela; Michael Alexander Henry; Law rence Keith Alexander; Jaysin McCollum; India Bolds Browne; Bongi Duma; Dan iel Harder; Derrick Spear; Donna Michelle Vaughn; Ja mie J. Thompson; Lawrence Keith Alexander; Lindiwe Dlamini; Mduduzi Madela; Lindsay Jolyn Jackson and Michael Stiggers Jr. Swing members are Lamar Baylor; Angelica Edwards; Jacque line Rene; Cameron Amandus; Stephen Scott Wormley and Andre Jackson.
“Mean Girls” is a mu sical comedy and is a lot of fun. The musical has a book by Tina Fey, music by Jeff Richmond, and lyrics by Nell Benjamin. The production features Rick Younger as Mr. Duvall. Ensemble members include: Curtis Holland; Dar ius Barnes, Sasha Hollinger and Bria Jene Williams. Brit tany Nicholas is Swing.
“The Minutes” will be gin performances Feb. 25. Written by Tracy Letts, the play takes a look at the in ner working of a city council meeting in the small town of Big Cherry—pointing out the hypocrisy, greed and am bition. The play will star K. Todd Freeman as Mr. Blake. “Moulin Rouge: The Musical” has a book by John Logan. As Bohemians and Aristocrats mingle, this mu sical is a celebration of truth, beauty, freedom and love. It stars Sahr Ngaujah as Tou louse-Lautrec. Jacqueline B. Arnold as LaChocolat/En semble. Holly James as Arabia/Ensemble; and ensemble members: Olutayo Bosede; Sam J. Cahn; Kevyn Mor row; and Bahiyah Hibah.
“Mrs. Doubtfire” will play beginning March 9. The musical has a book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell, music and lyr ics by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick, and music supervision by Ethan Popp. Based on the Twen tieth Century Fox Motion Picture it tells the story of out-of-work actor Daniel Hillard who loses custody of his children in a divorce and disguises himself as Scottish nanny Euphegenia Doubt fire to stay in his children’s lives. The musical will fea ture Charity Angel Dawson as Wanda Sellner and J. Har rison Ghee as Andre.
“The Phantom of the Opera” has a mesmerizing book by composer Andre Lloyd Webber. It is a sto ry of love, betrayal, and obsession. Once you see it once you will need to see it repeatedly. The music will send chills through your soul! Janinah Burnett is featured as the Innkeeper’s Wife; Patricia Phillips plays Madame Firmin and Heath er Hill is Swing.
“SIX” will play begin ning Feb. 13. Written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, the pop concert spec tacle will feature the six exwives of King Henry VIII, who tell a different story
Adam Jepsen (Sven) and Noah J. Ricketts (Kristoff) in Frozen Broadway. photo by Deen van Meer
than the one in the histo ry books. The production features Adrianna Hicks as Catherine of Aragon: Brittney Mack as Anna of Cleves and Anna Uzele as Catherine Parr.
“A Soldier’s Play” is written by Charles Fuller. The play, about the murder of a Black Sergeant Waters on an Army base in the 1940s and the investigation that follows is mesmerizing to watch. Director Kenny Leon also intensifies the storyline with the use of blues songs used throughout. It also fea tures a mainly Black cast. Leading that cast are David Alan Grier as Sergeant Ver non C. Waters and Blair Underwood as Captain Richard Davenport. The company of soldiers are played by J. Alphonse Nicholson—Pri vate C.J. Memphis; Nnamdi Asomugha—Private First Class Melvin Peterson; McKinley Belcher III—Pri vate Louis Henson; Rob Demery—Corporal Bernard Cobb; Jared Grimes—Pri vate Tony Smalls; Billy Eugene Jones—Private James Wilkie and Warner Miller— Corporal Ellis.
“Take Me Out” will play beginning April 2. Written by Richard Greenberg, the play celebrates the person al and professional intricacies of baseball, specifically looking at a star center field er’s life after he comes out of the closet. The play will fea ture Jesse Williams as Darren Lemming and Brandon J. Dirden as Davey Battle.
“Tina: The Tina Turner Musical” has a marvelous book by Katori Hall with Frank Ketelaar and Kees Prins. The production has musical supervision, ar rangements, additional music and conducted by Nicholas Skilbeck. The mu sical tells the story of Tina Turner’s life—her struggles, her triumphs and does it in grand fashion filled with her most memorable hits. The musical is superbly lead by powerhouse performer Adri enne Warren as Tina Turner. Co-stars include Daniel J. Watts as Ike Turner’ Dr. Dawnn Lewis as Zelma; Nkeki Obi-Melekwe as Tina at some performance; Myra Lucretia Taylor as Gran Georgeanna; and Skye Turn er as Young Anna Mae. Featured actors include: Gloria Manning as Young Alline; Jayden Theophile and An tonio J. Watson who alternate as Young Craig; Gerald Caesar as Raymond King/ Ensemble; Holli Conway as Ikette/Ensemble; Kayla Davion as Ikette/Ensemble; Mattthew Griffin as Craig/ Ensemble; David Jennings as Richard Bullock/Ensem ble; Jhardon Dishon Milton as Ronnie/Ensemble; Desti nee Rea as Ikette/Ensemble; and Mars Rucker as Alline/ Ikette/Ensemble. Ensem ble include: Nick Rashad Burroughs; Judith Franklin; and Carla Steward. Swing members are: Allysa Shorte; Sheldon Henry; and Lean dra Ellis -Gaston, who is also Dance Captain.
“To Kill A Mockingbird” is a play by Aaron Sorkin, based on Harper Lee’s clas sic story. It tells the story of Atticus Finch, a White lawyer defending a Black man accused of raping a White woman in Malcomb, Alabama in 1934. Kyle Scatliffe stars as Tom Rob inson, the accused. LisaGay Hamilton stars as Calpurnia, the housekeeper of Atticus Finch. Ensemble members include: Rosalyn Coleman and Yaegel T. Welch.
“West Side Story” based on a conception by Jerome Robbins has a book by Ar thur Laurents, music by Leonard Bernstein and lyr ics by Stephen Sondheim. The musical tells the sto ry of young gangs, racism and love. Shereen Pimental stars as Maria. Featured cast members include: Dharon E. Jones as Riff; Ahmad Sim mons as Diesel; Satori Folkes-Stone as Margarita; Jordan Dobson as Glad Hewd/ Krupke; Michelle Mercedes as Clarice; Zuri Noelle Ford as Anybodys and Matthew Johnson as Baby John.
“Wicked” is a musical that will have you looking at the story of “The Wizard of Oz” in a completely dif ferent way. It gives you the background of the Wick ed Witch and Glenda, the Good. It has memorable music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, a book by Winnie Holzman, and direction by Joe Mantello. Ensemble members include: Ioana Al fonso; Teneise Mitchell Ellis and Kathryn Allison.
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Ain’t Too Proud: The Life And Times Of The Temptations Warner Miller Caliaf Saint Aubyn David Alan Grier
J. Alphonse Nicholson
Jared Grimes McKinley Belcher III
Nnamdi Asomugha
Rob Demery
Candice Marie Woods
Correy WestChristian Thompson Curtis Wiley Derrick Baskin
E. Clayton Cornelious Elijah Ahmad Lewis
Ephraim Sykes
Esther Antoine
Jahi Kearse
James HarknessJamari Johnson Williams
Nasia Thomas
Gilbert L. Bailey II Shaun Bowers
Ta'Nika Gibson
Taylor Symone Jackson
Tiffany Frances
Paige WilliamsOlivia DonalsonMajor Attaway Birthday Candles Ramone OwensJohnny Brantley III
Tia Altinay
Andre Braugher Jarvis B. Manning Jr
Jawan M. Jackson
Jelani Remy
Marcus Paul James
Aladdin
Amber Owens
Tiffany Evariste
American Buffalo Ariel ReidApril Holloway
Tyler Roberts Caroline, Or Change Alexander Bellos
Jamie Kasey Patterson
Laurence Fishburne
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Blacks On Broadway 2020
Chinua Baraka Payne
Harper Miles
Sharon Moore
Chicago
Come From Away Nasia Thomas
De'Lon Grant
Nya, Caroline
Kenita R. Miller Sharon D. Clarke Tamika Lawrence
Company
Nikki Renee Daniels
Rashidra Scott Arian Keddell
Terence Archie
Dear Evan Hansen
Jermaine R. Rembert
Jordan Fisher
Frozen
Phoebe Koyabe Talia Simone Cajai Fellows Johnson Keely Beirne Noah J. Ricketts Tracee Beazer Travis Patton, Frozen Tyrone L. Robinson
Girl From The North Country Austin Scott Chelsea Lee Williams Jeannette Bayardelle Kimber Elayne Sprawl Law Terrell Dunford
Hadestown
Matthew Frederick Harris Adam Hyndman Afra Hines
Malcolm ArmwoodKimberly MarableKhaila WicoxonJewelle BlackmanDamani Van RensalierAnthony Chatmom IIAndre De ShieldsAmber Gray Hamilton Harry Potter And The Cursed Child: Parts One And Two James Brown IIIAntoinette RobinsonTamar GreeneKrystal Joy BrownJames Monroe IglehartDaniel YearwoodDaniel Breaker
T. Oliver Reid
Jagged Little Pill Kimberly Dodson Nadia Brown Rachel Leslie Sarita Amani Nash Yeman BrownMax KumangaiEbony WilliamsCelia Rose Gooding
Moulin Rouge: The Musical Bria Jene Williams Brittney Nicholas Curtis Holland Dairus Barnes Rick Younger Sasha Hollinger Bahiyah Hibah
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Harlem Community Newspapers | February 13. 2020 18 Mrs. Doubtfire The Inhheritance The Lion King Take Me Out The Book of Mormon SIX Jacqueline B. Arnold Kevyn Morrow Olutayo Bosede Sahr Ngaujah Sam J. Cahn Charity Angel Dawson J. Harrison Ghee Anna UzeleAdrianna Hicks Brittney Mack Brandon J. Dirden Jesse Williams Arbender Robinson Darius Nichols Derrick Williams Donell James Foreman Jevares Myrick Tallia BrinsonSterling JarvisShanel BaileyRandy AaronOyoyo JoiMaia Nkenge WilsonKim ExumKeziah John-PaulJohn Eric Parker
Darryl Gene Daughtry Jonathan Burke Jordan Barbour Aliya 'Jo' Ramey Andre Jackson Angelica Edwards Bongi Duma Bradley Gibson
HARLEM COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS BLACKS ON BROADWAY
Blacks On Broadway 2020
Cameron Amandus
Daniel Harder
Derrick Spear Haven AlexanderDonna Michelle Vaughn
Housso Semon India Bolds Browne
Jacqueline Rene
Jamie J. Thompson
Jaysin McCollum L. Steven Taylor Lamar Baylor
Lawrence Keith Alexander
Layla Capers Lindiwe Dlamini Lindsey Jolyn Jackson Mduduzi Madela
The Minutes Michael Alexander Henry Michael Stiggers Jr. Nteliseng Nkhela Ray Mercer Sharron Lynn Stephen Scott Wormley Zurin Villanueva K. Todd Freeman The Phantom of the Opera Tina: The Tina Turner Musical Heather Hill Janinah Burnett Patricia Phillips Daniel J. WattsCarla R. StewartAntonio J. WatsonAllysa ShorteAdrienne Warren
David Jennings Dawnn Lewis Destinee Rea Gerald Caesar Gloria Manning Holli' Conway Jhardon Dishon Milton Judith Franklin
To Kill A Mockingbird West Side Story Skye Turner Kyle Scatliffe LisaGay Hamilton Rosalyn Coleman Yaegel T. Welch Jordan DobsonDharon E. JonesAhmad Simmons
Wicked
Matthew Johnson Michelle Mercedes Satori-Folkes-Stone Shereen Pimental Zuri Noelle Ford Ioana Alfonso Kathryn Allison Teneise Mitchell Ellis
Theatre Listing
A Soldier’s Play American Airlines Theatre, 227 W 42 nd St. Roundabouttheatre.org
Ain’t Too Proud: The Life And Times Of The Temptations Imperial Theatre 249 W 45 th St. AintTooProudMusical.com
Aladdin New Amsterdam Theatre, Broadway & 42 nd St. AladdinTheMusical.com
American Buffalo Circle In The Square Theatre, 235 W 50 th St. Telecharge.com (Previews begin March 24)
Beetlejuice Winter Garden Theatre, 50 th St. and Broadway www.BeetlejuiceBroadway.com
Birthday Candles American Airlines Theatre, 227 W 42 nd St. (Previews April 2) Caroline, Or Change Studio 54, 254 W 54 th St.Telecharge.com (Previews March 13)
Come From Away Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, 236 W. 45 th St. ComeFromAway.com
Company Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, 242 W 45 th St. www.companymusical.com
111 W 44 th St.
NorthCountryOnBroadway.com (Previews Feb. 7)
Hadestown Walter Kerr Theatre, 219 W 48 th St. Hadestown.com
Hamilton Richard Rodgers Theatre, 226 W 46 th St. HamiltonMusical.com
Harry Potter And The Cursed Child: Parts One And Two Lyric Theatre, 214 W 43 rd St. HarryPotterThePlay.com
Dear Evan Hansen Music Box Theatre, 239 W 45 th St. DearEvanHansen.com
Frozen St. James Theatre, 246 W 44 th St. FrozenTheMusical.com
Girl From The North Country Belasco Theatre, Jagged Little Pill Broadhurst Theatre, 235 W 44 th Street Jaggedlittlepill.com
Mean Girls August Wilson Theatre, 245 W 52 nd St. 1-800-Broadway x2
Moulin Rouge: The Musical Al Hirschfeld Theatre, 302 W 45 th St. MoulinRougeMusical.com
Mrs. Doubtfire Stephen Sondheim Theatre, 124 W 43 rd St. MrsDoubtfireBroadway.com
SIX Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 W 47 th St. SixOnBroadway.com
Take Me Out Second Stage Helen Hayes Theatre, 240 W 44 th St. 2ST.com (Previews begin April 2, )
Tina: The Tina Turner Musical
The Lion King Minskoff Theatre, Broadway & 45 th St. lionking.com
The Book of Mormon Eugene O’Neill Theatre, 230 W 49 th St. BookOfMormonBroadway.com
The Inhheritance Ethel Barrymore Theatre, 243 W 47 th St. TheInheritancePlay.com
The Phantom of the Opera Majestic Theatre, 247 W 44 th St. PhantomBroadway.com
To Kill A Mockingbird Shubert Theatre, 225 W 44rh St.
ToKillAMockingbirdBroadway.com
West Side Story Broadway Theatre, 1681 Broadway
WestSideStoryBway.com
Wicked Gershwin Theatre, 222 W 51 st St. WickedTheMusical.com
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HARLEM COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS A Doctor’s Common-Sense Approach to Heartburn Relief I ndigestion is on the rise worldwide and is especially prevalent in the U.S. According to the American College of Gastroenterology, 60 million Americans suffer from heartburn at least once a month. While it’s a common issue for older people due to aging, it’s now a growing problem for younger adults as well, who report increasing bouts of indigestion, upset stomach, and anxious stomach, which may be linked to stress and hectic lifestyles
“When the acid in your stomach rises into your esophagus, that’s when you know you have heartburn,” says Dr. Ken Redcross, a board-certified physician in internal medicine and author of “Bond: The 4 Cornerstones of a Lasting and Caring Relationship with Your Doctor.” He explains that heartburn is more than just a minor discomfort, and it can impact daily life. “Heartburn can cause chest pain, difficulty swallowing, and even interfere with sleep. While there are many contributing factors, whatever the cause, it’s uncomfortable and important to manage.”
Suffering from indigestion and heartburn? Dr. Redcross recommends a few simple measures that may help you find relief.
• When embarking on a new diet to improve health and wellness, the last thing you may expect to suffer from are digestive issues. But a sudden change to one’s diet is frequently the source of heartburn. Keto diets in particular can trigger heartburn as the diet requires upping the intake of fat, which takes longer to leave the stomach. If you are starting a new diet, it can be helpful to change your diet more gradually.
• Indigestion from travel is common, as being away from home often means eating unfamiliar foods and keeping odd hours. When on the go, (or all the time) stick mostly with tried-and-true foods you know that sit well, attempt to keep a regular eating schedule, and wear loose, comfortable clothing.
• Eating too fast or too much can also contribute to indigestion. Slow down and savor your food. Also, consider consuming smaller portions at a time.
• Try to incorporate some movement into your daily routine, particularly after meals, as lying down directly after eating can be a source of indigestion. Exercise can also help you maintain a healthy weight, which is another important factor in managing indigestion.
• Know your triggers. For some, certain foods like citrus, spices, fatty food, and alcoholic or caffeinated beverages can trigger symptoms. Knowing your specific triggers can help you avoid them. • Be prepared to address symptoms when they strike. Indigestion sufferers with a bloated or upset stomach can find plant-based relief with travel-friendly Boiron Acidil tablets that melt in your mouth without water. Easy to take before or after a meal, they work with the body to target occasional heartburn, acid indigestion, bloating, or upset stomach. This homeopathic medicine can help get your body back into balance naturally. Claims for Acidil are based on traditional homeopathic practice, not accepted medical evidence. They are not FDA evaluated. More information about Acidil and other homeopathic medicines for gastrointestinal relief can be found by visiting BoironUSA.com/ digestives.
For a happy, healthy belly, learn your indigestion triggers and be prepared to manage symptoms. (Statepoint)
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