I think it's a fair question, and it reminds us that we are talking deeply about people's total careers and the oftentimes lack of opportunities for black directors to reach the level where they will be trusted with a giant, tech heavy Broadway musical.
The directors that immediately come to mind - Wolfe, Bill T. Jones, Kenny Leon, and Niegel Smith - either likely wouldn't do it (Wolfe, Jones, and Smith) or wouldn't do it very well (Leon). In another five to ten years, Stevie Walker-Webb might be worth taking a risk on. Perhaps Robert O'Hara, but I was underwhelmed by his work on "Bella". Liesl Tommy's work feels very hit or miss, and arguably Des would bring as much authenticity about the American black experience as she would (dangerous words I know).
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