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TLC Musical 'CrazySexyCool' to Premiere at Arena Stage in 2026

The stage production will explore the iconic group's rise to fame, personal challenges, and enduring legacy, with plans for a potential Broadway transfer.

Overview

  • The musical, titled 'CrazySexyCool — The TLC Musical,' is set for an eight-week run at Arena Stage in Washington, DC, beginning June 2026 as part of the theater's 75th anniversary season.
  • The production will chronicle the career and personal journeys of TLC members Tionne 'T-Boz' Watkins, Rozonda 'Chilli' Thomas, and the late Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes, blending fact and fiction with their hit songs.
  • Kwame Kwei-Armah is the writer and director, with choreography by Chloe O. Davis, and production led by Bill Diggins’ Diggit Theatrical Group and executive producer Stephen Gabriel.
  • T-Boz and Chilli have expressed excitement about bringing their story to the stage, calling it a dream come true and highlighting the creative team behind the project.
  • While the musical is confirmed for its Arena Stage debut, there are emerging reports of a potential Broadway transfer, though no timeline has been finalized.