In a rundown Chicago recording studio in 1927, tempers rise and simmering conflicts erupt when the “Mother of the Blues” and her band record a set of jazz and blues standards.
Fiery and determined, Ma Rainey fights to retain control over her music, while her cocky trumpet player Levee dreams of making his own name in the business. More than music goes down in August Wilson’s riveting portrayal of rage, racism, self-hatred, and exploitation.
Detroit Repertory Theatre is at 13103 Woodrow Wilson St, Detroit, MI.
Alamo Shoes (11/1/24-12/22/24)
Between Riverside and Crazy (5/17/24-7/7/24)
Annabella in July (3/15/24-5/5/24)
Topdog/Underdog (10/27/23-10/27/23)
Fairview (6/2/22-7/31/22)
THE PUPPETEER (1/9/20-3/15/20)
Channel Cat (11/7/19-12/29/19)
Williston (5/30/19-6/30/19)
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Groundhog Day the Musical
Grosse Pointe Theatre (3/28 - 4/6) NEW MUSICAL | |
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A Driving Beat
FIM Flint Repertory Theatre (3/14 - 3/30) | |
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A Driving Beat
FIM Flint Repertory Theatre (3/14 - 3/30) | |
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Dreamgirls
Gilmore Theatre Complex - Shaw Theatre (3/28 - 4/13) | |
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Nunsense
Cornwell’s Dinner Theatre (5/1 - 6/14) | |
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The Rat Pack Lounge
Meadow Brook Theatre (4/23 - 5/18) | |
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Sesame Street Live! Say Hello
Miller Auditorium (5/11 - 5/11) | |
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Steel Magnolias
Birmingham Village Players (3/14 - 3/30) | |
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Pretty Woman (Non-Equity)
Stranahan Theater (4/3 - 4/6) | |
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