Malcolm X and Redd Foxx Washing Dishes at Jimmy’s Chicken Shack in Harlem - Dallas Theater Center

Show Dates: May 8 – June 7, 2026

Location: Studio Theater, Dee & Charles Wyly Theatre

By: Jonathan Norton

Directed By: Dexter Singleton

A Co-Production with TheatreSquared

A Jonathan Norton World Premiere!

In the sweltering summer of 1943, two young men – Little & Foxy – forge an unlikely bond over leftover fried chicken and dirty dishwasher. But as the world outside erupts in chaos, their friendship is tested by betrayal, ambition, and the call of history. Inspired by a true story, this gripping world premiere written by DTC’s resident playwright and Interim Artistic Director Jonathan Norton, imagines the moments that shape legends—and the friendships that define them.

Show Details: This production uses profanity and strong adult language.There is simulated use of and discussion about drugs and their paraphernalia.