Nissi Shalome brings Sugar Kane to life: Black joy, resistance and representation in 'Some Like It Hot'
In a vibrant reimagining of the classic "Some Like It Hot" – a story once popularized by Marilyn Monroe – actor Nissi Shalome brings character Sugar Kane to life through a mixture of personal familiarity with Black joy and Black resistance. For Shalome, embodying this iconic character has become her most fulfilling role yet, celebrating resilience, artistry, and the transformative power of representation on stage. She found herself in Sugar Kane.