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
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A Driving Beat
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Alice Through the Looking Glass
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August Wilson's Two Trains Running
Miller Auditorium (3/21 - 3/21) | |
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Hit Me With Your Best Shot
Cornwell’s Dinner Theatre (7/1 - 8/9) | |
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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Inspire Theatre (3/21 - 4/6) | |
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Liverpool Legends The Complete Beatles Experience
Frauenthal Center (3/29 - 3/29) | |
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The Prom
Hilberry Gateway (3/28 - 4/6) | |
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Chicago the Musical
Wharton Center (4/8 - 4/13) | |
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