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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English
Tipping Point Theatre (3/12 - 4/6) | |
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Emilia
Hilberry Gateway (4/11 - 4/19) | |
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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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Pretty Woman: The Musical
Dow Event Center (4/28 - 4/28) | |
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Cornwell’s Dinner Theatre (8/28 - 10/18) | |
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Tribute: Elton John
The Encore Musical Theatre Company (3/27 - 3/30) | |
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RIVERDANCE 30 – The New Generation
Miller Auditorium (4/29 - 4/29) | |
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