Mama Foundation
for the Arts

The Mama Foundation for the Arts is a 501(c)
(3) not for profit, tax exempt organization.

mamafoundation.org

T-Shirt

Celebrate the show and the music with our heavyweight black cotton t-shirt. Available in these sizes: small, medium, large, XL, 2X and 3X.

$15.00
Plus $10.00 shipping and handling.($4.00 for each additional shirt)

Souvenirs

ALIVE! 55+ AND KICKIN'
LIVE RECORDING OF THE ORIGINAL MUSICAL
2-CD SET

The original cast recorded live at the Dempsey Theater in New York City.

Conceived and directed by Vy Higginsen and Ken Wydro. Directed by Ken Wydro. Musical Direction/Keyboards by Greg Kelly and Edward Cleghorn, Jr. Bass: Andre Cleghorn. Guitar: Bryant Snyder. Drums: Denard Talton and Michael Odom. SONG LIST

$20.00
plus $6.00 shipping and handling ($2.00 for each additional CD).

Nearby Restaurants

Download the list of nearby restaurants, including some who offer a discount to our patrons.

DOWNLOAD RESTAURANT LIST

Links and Resources

SISTER SITES

Vy Higginsen: Producer, Publisher, Pioneer
www.vyhigginsen.com

Mama Foundation for the Arts:
Musicals, Concerts & Education in Harlem
www.mamafoundation.org

Ken Wydro: Man of the Theater
www.kenwydro.com

Gospel for Teens
www.mamafoundation.org/

Mama, I Want to Sing:
The Groundbreaking Black Musical
www.mamaiwanttosing.com

We Are!
The Gospel for Teens Musical
www.wearethemusical.com

NEWS AND REVIEWS

The Angel Talk Show: Show Review: Alive! 55 and kicking!
"One woman did a rendition of “I will always love you” that had everyone in tears and off their seats giving a standing ovation!"

Ludus NYC — On Broadway, Off Broadway, and Everything In Between: Alive! 55+ and Kickin' —Review
"The perfect word to describe Alive! is celebration. This show is a celebration of music and life, and more importantly, it is a celebration of age and wisdom."

Black Star News: Theater: "Alive" In Harlem
“Alive” gives us an amazing balance of melancholy, sass and uplifting music from the past and not so distant past. This show is worth seeing for pure entertainment or a spiritual affirmation."

Broadway World: First Look at The Mama Foundation's ALIVE!
"Through the music and through authentic stories and testimonies, the ALIVE! cast tell how it used to be, and how life could be going forward . . . at any age."