No Scrubs. Just Legends.

CrazySexyCool – The TLC Musical

  • Credits

    Written and Directed by Kwame Kwei-Armah
    Based on the Music Performed and Recorded by TLC

    Choreographed by Chloe O. Davis
    Music Supervision and Arrangements by David Holcenberg
    Music Direction, Associate Music Supervision, and Vocal and Additional Arrangements by Jaret Landon 
    Orchestrations by David Holcenberg & Jaret Landon 
    By Special Arrangement with Bill Diggins

  • Location

    Kreeger Theater

  • Running Time

    Approx. 2 hours 25 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission

  • Advisories

    Contains theatrical haze, low-lying fog, flashing moving lights

THEIR SISTERHOOD. THEIR STORY. THEIR LEGACY.

TLC blazed a trail and changed the game. The trio stormed the '90s music scene, not only topping the charts—but creating the look, sound, and soul of a generation. With their unforgettable anthems, fly dance moves, and head-turning style, Tionne 'T-Boz' Watkins, Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes, and Rozonda 'Chilli' Thomas defined what it meant to be women in music. The most successful female group of all time, they’ve spent over three decades breaking boundaries and empowering generations. Now their journey comes to the stage with the fresh, new musical CrazySexyCool.

Visionary writer and director, Kwame Kwei-Armah (One Love: The Bob Marley Musical) brings TLC’s (mostly true) story of unshakable sisterhood to the stage, featuring a powerhouse cast, high-octane choreography, and multi-platinum Billboard hits like "Waterfalls," "Creep," "Unpretty," and of course, "No Scrubs." Go beyond the fiery scandals, explosive creative clashes, and harrowing tragedies to experience this remarkable tale of defiance, triumph, and love.

CrazySexyCool – The TLC Musical is made possible through generous funding from Tiffeny Sanchez and Reg Brown with additional support from Andrew R. AmmermanAnthony Coley and The Molly Smith Fund for New Work. Special thanks to Sandy and Jon Willen.

We are grateful to Destination DC for its promotional support of this production.

Cast

HOLLI' GABRIELLE CONWAY

Tionne 'T-Boz' Watkins

JADE MILAN

Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes

STONEY B. WOODS

Rozonda 'Chilli' Thomas

BRYAN ARCHIBALD

Swing

TRENTON McKENZIE BEAVERS

Tommy/Ensemble

AARON BLIDEN

Danny/Ensemble

FELICIA CURRY

Dr. Nzinga/Christina

JOSH A. DAWSON

Blake/Ensemble

NICHOLE FORDE

Ensemble

DEON'TE GOODMAN

Rain/Ensemble

CIARA ALYSE HARRIS

Rikara/Ensemble

BETHANY HEMMANS

Ensemble / u/s Dr. Nzinga/Christina

JUSTIN RAYNARD HICKS

Swing

KENNEDY HOLMES

Ensemble / u/s Tionne 'T-Boz' Watkins, Rozonda 'Chilli' Thomas

LINDSEY JOLYN JACKSON

Ensemble / Dance Captain

MALIK KITCHEN

Ensemble

DARIUS JORDAN LEE

Michael/Ensemble

MADISON MCBRIDE

Ensemble / u/s Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes

KALEN ROBINSON

Swing

MIKARI TARPLEY

Swing

CHRISTOPHER HENRY YOUNG

MC Hammer/Ensemble

Creative

KWAME KWEI-ARMAH

Playwright and Director

CHLOE O. DAVIS

Choreographer

DAVID HOLCENBERG

Music Supervisor, Arranger, Orchestrator, and Co-Vocal Arranger

JARET LANDON

Music Director, Associate Music Supervisor, and Co-Vocal Arranger

DAVID ZINN

Set Designer

DEDE AYITE

Costume Designer

JAPHY WEIDEMAN

Lighting Designer

GARETH OWEN

Sound Designer

PETER NIGRINI

Projection Designer

NIKIYA MATHIS

Hair and Wig Designer

JERRICA D. WHITE

Associate Director

QUINTON 'Q' ROBINSON

Associate Music Director/Drums

HANA S. SHARIF

Dramaturg

THE TELSEY OFFICE/RACHEL HOFFMAN, CSA AND RASHAD NAYLOR, CSA

NYC Casting

RAIYON HUNTER, CSA

DC Casting

DANIELLE TEAGUE-DANIELS

Assistant Stage Manager

STEFANIA GIRON ZULUAGA

Assistant Stage Manager

Videos

Photos

Holli' Gabrielle Conway (Tionne ‘T-Boz’ Watkins), Stoney B. Woods (Rozonda ‘Chilli’ Thomas), and Jade Milan (Lisa ‘Left Eye’ Lopes) for "CrazySexyCool – The TLC Musical." Photo by Sergio Villarini for Broadway A.

Special Performances

Southwest Night Performances: Sunday, June 14 through Thursday, June 25
Audio-Described Performance: Saturday, July 11, at 2PM
ASL-Interpreted Performance: Saturday, July 11, at 8PM

Post-Show Conversations
Connect with the show beyond the performance at a post-show conversation on Thursday, July 2 and Wednesday, August 5 following the 12PM matinees, and on Tuesday, July 7 following the 7:30PM performance.

Young Professionals Night: Saturday, June 13, at 8PM
Network over happy hour at 6:30PM, catch the show, and connect with fellow theater lovers! Pay-your-age tickets with UNDER35 (ages 21–35) or $35 tickets with YOUNGPRO (ages 36–45), plus fees.

Pride Night: Wednesday, June 17, at 7:30PM
Celebrate Pride Month at Arena with $36 tickets using code PRIDE. After the show, enjoy a dance party and performance from DC's Best Drag Queen, Cake Pop!.

HBCU Night: Tuesday, June 23, at 7:30PM
Rep your colors! Calling all HBCU students, staff, and alumni to come out to the show that will have everyone talking. Stick around after the performance for a ‘90s-themed party with DJ L Boogie. Use code HBCU for $49 tickets. 

Childcare Matinee Performance: Sunday, July 26, at 2PM
In partnership with the National Children’s Theatre, caregivers attending the performance may enroll children ages 3–12 in classes. Registration opening soon!

Time: Drop-off of enrolled children is 15 minutes before curtain (1:45PM) and pick-up by 15 minutes after the performance. 
Cost:
$35/child with 20% discount for siblings.

  • For ages 3-5: Experienced Teaching Artists guide participants through creative play exercises, a story drama activity, and an art project–all while caregivers enjoy the performance. Participants will receive a nut-free snack. Children must be potty-trained and able to use the bathroom independently. Limited to 12 participants.
  • For ages 6-12: Participants learn about performance and design fundamentals through engaging theatre games, collaborate with friends on improvised and/or scripted scenes, and create a theatrical design project–all while caregivers enjoy the performance. Participants will receive a nut-free snack. Limited to 20 participants.

Special Events

The Feldman Lecture with Kwame Kwei-Armah
Sunday, June 14 | 6:00–7:15PM | Free

Before you experience CrazySexyCool unfold on stage, step behind the scenes with the brilliant mind behind the musical. In this season's annual Feldman Endowment Lecture, you'll hear from the show's writer and director, Olivier Award nominee Kwame Kwei-Armah, on how the story of TLC has been adapted to the stage.

RESERVE YOUR SPOT
Get tickets to the 7:30PM performance here 


Musical Theater 101: Auditions 
Wednesday, June 17 | 6:30–8:00PM | Ages: 18+

Learn from the creative team behind CrazySexyCool and experience a mock musical theater audition inspired by the music and movement of TLC! Gain practical tips on headshots, resumes, audition attire, vocal prep, and dance calls—with live coaching from industry professionals.

REGISTER HERE

Musical Theater Dance Class: CrazySexyCool
Wednesday, June 24 | 6:308:00PM | Ages: 16+

Step into the world of CrazySexyCool in this high-energy musical theater dance class led by the production's choreographer, Chloe O. Davis. Inspired by the iconic music, movement, and style of TLC, participants will learn choreography from the show while exploring the fierce storytelling and dynamic performance style that made the group legendary. Perfect for dancers and theater lovers alike, this class celebrates the rhythm, confidence, and creativity at the heart of the musical.

Register Here