The Harder They Come
Author(s):
Book by Suzan-Lori Parks, including songs by Jimmy Cliff, additional new songs by Suzan-Lori Parks, based upon the film produced and directed by Perry Henzell and co-written with Trevor Rhone
Company:
Stratford East in association with Washington Square Films, Joshua Blum & Bruce Miller
"You can get it if you really want."
Based on the film that brought reggae to the world, The Harder They Come tells the story of Ivan, an aspiring singer who arrives in Kingston, Jamaica, determined to live out his dreams on his own terms and make it as a music superstar.
After cutting a record deal with a manipulative music mogul, Ivan learns that the game is rigged and becomes increasingly defiant. As his star rises, he finds himself topping the charts and the most-wanted list of criminals.