About the Show
Mission of Invisible Life
E. Lynn Harris Invisible Life: The Musical brings to life a groundbreaking story of love, identity, and self-acceptance. Adapted from the bestselling novel, this production amplifies voices too often left in the shadows, exploring the complexities of ambition, relationships, and personal truth. Through powerful storytelling and music, Invisible Life fosters conversations on gender equality, self-discovery, and resilience, creating a transformative theatrical experience that inspires audiences to see—and embrace—themselves and others more fully.
About E. Lynn Harris Invisible Life: The Musical
Proteus E2 Productions celebrates the 25th Anniversary of New York Times best- selling author E. Lynn Harris’ classic American love story Invisible Life.
The E. Lynn Harris Brand started in 1991 when Harris sold his self- published novel Invisible Life from the trunk of his car. Today, posthumously, he is an iconic publishing sensation who coined the phrase DL (Down Low) and invented a new genre: Novels about successful and glamorous Black Men with sexual identity conflicts (and the Women and Men who love them).
A staple in beauty salons, schools and book clubs nationwide, Harris’ loyal fan base are mostly Black Women and LGBT.
This explosive musical adaptation continues to address the conflicts of sexuality, religion, HIV/AIDS and family in America.
Top 20 'Classic Works Of Gay Literature' ever written!!
- $100 Million+ Random House Publishing Revenues Worldwide
- 12 consecutive New York Times Bestsellers. A first for an African American Novelist
- Six NAACP IMAGE AWARD nominations "Best Fiction"
- Bestselling Black Male Novelist in America for a Decade with 16 published books
- Published articles in Sports Illustrated, The Washington Post, New York Times, Essence, Ebony, ESPN and for Absolut Vodka
- Lecturing Scholar at over 50 universities to 25,000+ Students
Musical Score by Ashford & Simpson
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About the Creatives
PROTEUS X
Producer/Writer/Director
Spann conceived and developed INVISIBLE LIFE (THE MUSICAL) and is the sole owner of the Intellectual Property rights to the complete catalog (16 novels) of New York Times best-selling author E. Lynn Harris. Spann is a Syracuse U. graduate and former Hollywood Casting Director (Soul Food, Disappearing Act). Spann produced the critically acclaimed musical ‘Sanctified’ at the Lincoln Theatre (Washington, DC 2010). Spann produced the 2015 sold out Apollo Theater showcase of INVISIBLE LIFE (THE MUSICAL).
JAVON JOHNSON
Writer/Director
Currently starring as Richard Hallsen in Tyler Perry’s hit BET drama The Oval, acclaimed actor, writer, director, producer and acting and writing instructor, Javon Johnson is a native of Anderson, S.C. He is the founding Artistic Director of Bear Fruit Conservatory and founding ensemble member of Chicago’s Congo Square Theatre Company.
A Broadway actor (Lombardi) and protégé́ of the late August Wilson, Johnson is an award-winning writer whose play Hambone was produced during Victory Gardens Theaters’ Tony Award-winning season. His short film Heaven, directed by Chadwick Boseman, earned a nomination from the African Movie Academy Awards.
Johnson co-directed the sold-out Apollo Theater showcase of E. Lynn Harris Invisible Life: The Musical, and appeared as the Reverend in Tyler Perry’s film Boo! A Madea’s Halloween.
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