MALCOLM X AND REDD FOXX WASHING DISHES AT JIMMY’S CHICKEN SHACK IN HARLEM

Written by Jonathan Norton

Directed by Dexter J. Singleton

WORLD PREMIERE | Developed at the 2024 Arkansas New Play Festival

October 1 - November 2, 2025

1943. Two young Harlemites – Little and Foxy – form an unlikely friendship over leftover fried chicken and dirty dishwater. Then a long hot summer of heartbreak, betrayal, and racial uprising moves them farther from each other—but much closer to the history-making American icons they are destined to become. This electrifying world premiere blends sharp humor with raw humanity, revealing the laughter, struggle, and brotherhood that shaped two legends. Commissioned by TheatreSquared.

A Co-World Premiere Produced by TheatreSquared, City Theatre Company, Virginia Stage Company and Dallas Theater Center.

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WHAT TO KNOW:

  • Many T2 productions contain adult language and themes, unless labeled "for all ages." Since sensitivities differ, TheatreSquared does not provide detailed content advisories online. For detailed information on content and stage effects such as strobe lights or fog, contact the Box Office at 479.777.7477 or tix@theatre2.org.

  • ⏰ Please plan to arrive early. If you arrive after the start of the show, the house manager will seat you during an appropriate break in the performance and in a location that will be the least disruptive to performers and fellow patrons. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the performance and will close after a brief hold at the top of the show. 

    ⚠️ This production features adult language and situations. There is simulated use of and discussion about drugs and their paraphernalia, as well as three simulated sewage water moments.

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    🕜 The show is one hour and forty-five minutes long.

    🍷 Make sure to try our limited-time show-themed drinks and dessert from The Commons Bar & Café! We have a cocktail and a mocktail: The Big One and Sweet Lorraine! And don’t miss Betty’s Peach Cobbler Cheesecake, a vanilla bean cheesecake on French shortbread crust topped with peach cobbler filling and a brown sugar & cinnamon crumble! Swipe to sneak a peek.

    🥂 Another reason to be an early bird–the great food and drinks at The Commons! Please note that food and espresso orders must be placed at least 30 minutes prior to your showtime. Bartenders will stop taking cocktail orders 5 minutes before showtime.

EVENTS:

  • Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM

    Come meet some of the creative minds behind Malcolm X and Redd Foxx Washing Dishes at Jimmy’s Chicken Shack in Harlem! Join us on Wednesday, October 1 at 6 PM for a pre-show discussion with Jonathan Norton, playwright, and Dexter J. Singleton, director.

  • Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM

    You loved him in Fat Ham and A Raisin in the Sun... now Jordan Williams is back for his fourth T2 comedy show. Tee Hee at T2 is hosted by The Frisco Kid and will also feature a few other NWA comedians. Join us on Sunday, October 26th from 5-7pm for a night of belly laughs. Tickets are $5 in advance and $10 at the door. RSVP here to save your spot.

  • Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 12:30 PM

    Can't get enough of Malcolm X and Redd Foxx? Join us in T2’s Community Room for Script Circle, an informal chat with Artistic Director Bob Ford about the vision behind the show. Share your favorite moments or ask any lingering questions!

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