Bob Marley: How Reggae Changed the World

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Field Hall Presents: Bob Marley, How Reggae Changed the World Friday, November 20th @ 7PM | Donna M. Morris Theater *Tickets $39.50 – $54.50 | CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS Financial assistance available – click here to apply *Our ticketing platform Ludus charges a 5% service fee for all card transactions. To avoid this fee, visit our Box Office at 201 W. Front Street and pay via cash or check. Hours: Monday-Saturday 10AM-2PM. From Off Broadway to a sell-out Edinburgh Fringe, award-winning artist Duane Forrest takes audiences on an uplifting, deeply human journey through the music & legacy of global phenomenon Bob Marley. Blending soulful renditions of Marley’s classics with heartfelt stories of identity, ancestry & rediscovery, Forrest explores how reggae became a rhythm of unity, resistance &healing. Raised in Toronto by Jamaican parents, wrestling with identity, colorism, and cultural disconnection, he reflects on finding belonging through Marley’s message — reminding us that, in the end, every little thing is gonna be alright. Creator: Duane Forrest Producer: John McGowan Dramaturg: Ins Choi Starring: Duane Forrest ABOUT DUANE FORREST Duane Forrest is a professional singer-songwriter and multimedia artist from Toronto, Ontario. His unique sound blends jazz, reggae, bossa nova, soul, and smooth vocals. Over the past decade, he has released two full-length albums, staged multiple theatre shows and toured extensively across Canada, Europe, and Central America. His music has received international radio play in countries such as Canada, Germany, Honduras, Iceland, Italy, Nicaragua, and the United States. Duane has created several pieces of theatre; his first show, Climb, made in conjunction with a music album of the same name, received glowing reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in both 2019 and 2022. At the 2023 Milan Fringe Festival, it was named runner-up for “Show of the Festival.” His most recent theatrical work, Bob Marley: How Reggae Changed the…

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