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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The Turn of the Screw (title change)
Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre (3/27 - 3/30) | |
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The Importance of Being Earnest
Riverwalk Theatre (3/13 - 3/23) | |
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R.E.S.P.E.C.T. A CELEBRATION OF THE MUSIC OF ARETHA FRANKLIN®
Miller Auditorium (3/25 - 3/25) | |
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Liverpool Legends The Complete Beatles Experience
Frauenthal Center (3/29 - 3/29) | |
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The Book of Mormon
Wharton Center (6/19 - 6/22) | |
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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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