Followers of the long-lasting NBC sitcom A Completely different World rejoice: the solid is getting again collectively.
PEOPLE solely studies the solid of A Completely different World will reunite for a nationwide 10-city tour of traditionally Black faculties and universities to rejoice the sitcom’s 35-year legacy.
The web site reveals that solid members Darryl M. Bell (Ronald ‘Ron’ Johnson), Charnele Brown (Kimberly ‘Kim’ Reese), Jasmine Man (Whitley Marion Gilbert Wayne), Kadeem Hardison (Dwayne Cleophus Wayne), Dawnn Lewis (Jaleesa Vinson Taylor), Cree Summer time (Winifred ‘Freddie’ Brooks), Glynn Turman (Col. Bradford ‘Brad’ Taylor) and Sinbad (Walter Oakes) shall be collaborating.
The web site additionally notes that Susan Fales and Debbie Allen, who served as producers on the present, shall be part of the tour.
Darryl M. Bell, who organized the tour, says it’s about celebrating the present’s legacy and elevating consciousness about HBCUs.
“The solid of A Completely different World has come collectively to rejoice our 35-year legacy and make extra historical past with right now’s HBCUs and tomorrow’s leaders!” Darryl Bell stated to PEOPLE.
He continued, “Our mission goes past nostalgia. We’re on a quest to lift consciousness and enrollment for HBCUs nationwide. By leveraging the star energy and cultural affect of A Completely different World, we purpose to encourage a brand new era to decide on HBCUs as their educational houses,” the web site states. “We’re not simply telling a narrative; we’re rewriting the narrative.”
The tour will start in Atlanta, Georgia, at Atlanta College Heart, residence of Clark Atlanta College, Morehouse School, and Spelman School.
PEOPLE states the entire tour lineup shall be revealed quickly however notes “Washington, DC (hosted by Howard College) and Montgomery, Alabama (hosted by Alabama State College and Tuskegee College), each in April” are among the many stops.
A Completely different World’s Historical past
A Completely different World was on air for six seasons, from Sept. 24, 1987, to July 9, 1993. It was a by-product of The Cosby Present and adopted Denise Huxtable (Lisa Bonet) as she attended the fictional HBCU Virginia, Hillman College.
Bonet left the present after one season, however different massive names like Jada Pinkett Smith, Karen Malina White, and extra later joined the solid.
You’ll be able to head right here for extra data on the A Completely different World Tour.
You’ll be able to watch episodes of A Completely different World streaming on MAX.
