Cast & creatives
People behind the production
Goddess - The Musical is a resonant blend of jazz, Afrobeat, R&B, and soul set in a Kenyan Afro-jazz club, inspired by the Marimba myth and Afro-diasporic storytelling. Conceived and directed by Saheem Ali with music by Michael Thurber and a book by Jocelyn Bioh, the show originally premiered at Berkeley Repertory Theatre in 2022 and later found an acclaimed home Off-Broadway at The Public Theater in New York City in 2025. The production features a dynamic company led by Amber Iman as Nadira, Nick Rashad Burroughs as Ahmed, and Austin Scott as Omari, with choreography by Darrell Grand Moultrie. A stand-alone EP, Moto Moto Presents Nights in Mombasa, connects the Berkeley Rep premiere with The Public Theater run, streaming since April 11, 2025. We’ve got the details on the artist, the music, and what to expect when you secure your seats for an upcoming appearance.