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Marie Christine (1999)

Movie

Music Drama Romance

In New Orleans in 1899, Marie Christine, a racially mixed woman, is in prison without a trial to face death. The prisoners ask her to tell her story. Three of the prisoners, acting as a Greek chorus, follow her as she tells of her mother, also named Marie Christine, who was a practitioner of voodoo magic and used it to help people who believed in the craft. Her mother warned her that although they know magic, they are still human and can make great mistakes.

Michael John LaChiusa Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 2, 1999
Studio
MTI Music Theatre International

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Cast

Audra McDonald Audra McDonald Marie Christine L'Adrese Sherry Boone Marie Christine L'Adrese (Alternate) Anthony Crivello Anthony Crivello Dante Keyes Darius De Haas Paris L'Adrese Keith Lee Grant Jean L'Adrese Vivian Reed Vivian Reed Marie Christine's Mother Jennifer Leigh Warren Prisoner #1 Andrea Frierson Andrea Frierson Prisoner #2 Mary Bond Davis Mary Bond Davis Prisoner #3 Kimberly JaJuan Lisette

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Frequently asked questions

What is Marie Christine about?
In New Orleans in 1899, Marie Christine, a racially mixed woman, is in prison without a trial to face death. The prisoners ask her to tell her story. Three of the prisoners, acting as a Greek chorus, follow her as she tells of her mother, also named Marie Christine, who was a practitioner of voodoo magic and used it to help people who believed in the craft. Her mother warned her that although they know magic, they are still human and can make great mistakes.
Who directed Marie Christine?
Marie Christine was directed by Michael John LaChiusa.
Who stars in Marie Christine?
Marie Christine stars Audra McDonald, Sherry Boone, Anthony Crivello, Darius De Haas.
When was Marie Christine released?
Marie Christine is a 1999 music, drama, romance film.
Where can I watch Marie Christine?
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