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Before They Were Icons, They Were Just Trying to Get Through the Day. | Malcolm X and Redd Foxx Washing Dishes at Jimmy's Chicken Shack in Harlem

Step inside the kitchen at Jimmy’s Chicken Shack and meet Malcolm Little and “Foxy” long before the world knew their names.

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Review: Malcolm X and Redd Foxx have marvelous comic timing in historical comedy

“Marvelous comic timing” — The Virginian-Pilot

Malcolm X and Redd Foxx Washing Dishes at Jimmy’s Chicken Shack in Harlem is earning praise from The Virginian-Pilot as an “important historical comedy,” highlighting the “marvelous comic timing” of Edwin Green and Jordan Williams.

Funny, bold, and unexpected, this two-person play explores Malcolm X and Redd Foxx before they became icons.

Read the full review below, then see it for yourself at the Wells Theatre through April 26.

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John Toomey & Justin Kauflin: An Evening of Jazz

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HRS: Malcom X and Redd Foxx, a not to be missed combo | Malcolm X & Redd Foxx Washing Dishes at Jimmy's Chicken Shack in Harlem

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Big Story. Small Price. $15 Tickets Available | Malcolm X and Redd Foxx Washing Dishes at Jimmy's Chicken Shack in Harlem

$15 tickets are available for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday performances.
Use the promo code HOFFMANNFUND before selecting your seats.

Virginia Stage 4/7/26 Virginia Stage 4/7/26

Go Beyond the Stage: Meet the Creatives Behind Malcolm X and Redd Foxx

What goes into shaping a brand new play while it’s still evolving?

This Saturday, join us for a special Meet the Creatives talkback with Jonathan Norton, playwright, and Dexter J. Singleton, the director of Malcolm X and Redd Foxx Washing Dishes at Jimmy’s Chicken Shack in Harlem.

Saturday at 6:45 PM
Tazewell Lounge at the Wells Theatre
Free for ticket holders

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Meet the Creative Team of Malcolm X & Redd Foxx Washing Dishes at Jimmy's Chicken Shack in Harlem

Meet the creative team that makes up the crew for Malcolm X and Redd Foxx Washing Dishes at Jimmy’s Chicken Shack in Harlem

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Keep the Night Going: A Special Post-Show Drag Performance with Vivian Valentine | Malcolm X and Redd Foxx Washing Dishes at Jimmy's Chicken Shack in Harlem

On Friday, April 10, your night at the Wells Theatre doesn’t end when the curtain falls.

Following the performance of Malcolm X & Redd Foxx Washing Dishes at Jimmy’s Chicken Shack in Harlem, audiences are invited to stay for a special post-show event: Lady Valentine and the Moody Blue Dancers, starring the dynamic Vivian Valentine.