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From the beginning, husband-and-wife team Vy Higginsen and Ken Wydro knew that “Mama, I Want to Sing” had to have memorable songs performed by top-of-the line singers to be successful. And that’s ...

Ken Wydro, who co-created, co-wrote and produced the long-running 1983 Off Broadway hit musical Mama, I Want To Sing inspired by the life of 1960s “Just One Look” singer Doris Troy, died on Tuesday, ...

“Mama, I Want To Sing!” is back! The musical co-written by Vy Higginsen and Ken Wydro has returned to Harlem for a special limited engagement, currently running at El Museo’s El Teatro. TheGrio caught ...