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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A Driving Beat
FIM Flint Repertory Theatre (3/14 - 3/30) | |
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Groundhog Day the Musical
Grosse Pointe Theatre (3/28 - 4/6) NEW MUSICAL | |
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Sesame Street Live! Say Hello
Miller Auditorium (5/11 - 5/11) | |
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BOB DYLAN “Rough and Rowdy Ways” Tour
Miller Auditorium (4/16 - 4/16) | |
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9 to 5
anita's elite dance studio (4/25 - 4/27) | |
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August Wilson's Two Trains Running
Miller Auditorium (3/21 - 3/21) | |
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OPEN AUDITIONS April 5, 2025, for Grosse Pointe Theatre's Ten-Minute Play Festival
Grosse Pointe Theatre (4/5 - 4/5) | |
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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Inspire Theatre (3/21 - 4/6) | |
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The Simon & Garfunkel Story
Miller Auditorium (3/19 - 3/19) | |
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