BWW Review: MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM Offers a Searing Look at a Tension-Filled Recording Session
Like all of August Wilson's plays, this one contains more dialogue than perhaps is needed, with the first act seemingly bogged down at times as you listen to four musicians (Damon Gupton as Cutler, Glynn Turman as Toledo, Keith David as Slow Dawg, Jason Dirden as Levee) stuck in a rehearsal room as they banter about life, women, music, and a much-loved pair of new shoes. It's a shame these brilliant musicians were not allowed to share their skills in more than just one song during the show as they rocked the house. Make no mistake; this play is NOT a musical but a hard-hitting drama about the inequities of life.
Photo Flash: First Look at Lillias White and More in MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM at the Taper
Now in previews, August Wilson's hard-hitting 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' opens September 11 and continues through October 16, 2016, at the Center Theatre Group/ Mark Taper Forum. 'Ma Rainey...' is part of Wilson's American Century Cycle of 10 plays chronicling African American experience in 20th Century USA. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
'First Mind Presents: Short Films' Series to Release Summer 2015
Maria D'Alessandro's First Mind Management, LLC partners with Canon 4K Film Challenge Award-winning short film producer / actor, Marston Fobbs (www.marstonfobbs.com), to create original short films for online distribution with web series, First Mind Presents: Short Films, proposing launch for Summer 2015.
VTA Ends Run of A CHORUS LINE, 5/2
The new production of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical A CHORUS LINE will end its run Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center in Dayton May 2, 2010.
VTA Presents A CHORUS LINE 4/27-5/2
The new production of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical A CHORUS LINE comes to the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center in Dayton for a limited one-week engagement April 27 through May 2, 2010.
A CHORUS LINE Plays Clowes Memorial Hall, 4/20-4/25
The new production of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical A CHORUS LINE comes to Clowes Memorial Hall, April 20-25, 2010 as a Broadway Across America 09/10 Season presentation. Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased from an authorized ticket agent online at BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com, by phone at 1-800-982-2787, or in person at Clowes Memorial Hall, The Murat Theatre and the Broadway Across America Box Office downtown at 342 Massachusetts Avenue.
Pantages Theatre Presents A CHORUS LINE 6/1-13
The new production of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical A CHORUS LINE will return to Los Angeles at the Pantages Theatre for a strictly-limited two week engagement, June 1-13, 2010.
A CHORUS LINE Plays Clowes Memorial Hall, 4/20-4/25
The new production of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical A CHORUS LINE comes to Clowes Memorial Hall, April 20-25, 2010 as a Broadway Across America 09/10 Season presentation. Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased from an authorized ticket agent online at BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com, by phone at 1-800-982-2787, or in person at Clowes Memorial Hall, The Murat Theatre and the Broadway Across America Box Office downtown at 342 Massachusetts Avenue.
TPAC Presents A CHORUS LINE 5/4-9
The new production of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical A CHORUS LINE comes to the Tennessee Performing Arts Center for eight performances, May 4-9, 2010.
VTA Presents A CHORUS LINE 4/27-5/2
The new production of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical A CHORUS LINE comes to the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center in Dayton for a limited one-week engagement April 27 through May 2, 2010.
A CHORUS LINE Plays Clowes Memorial Hall, 4/20-4/25
The new production of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical A CHORUS LINE comes to Clowes Memorial Hall, April 20-25, 2010 as a Broadway Across America 09/10 Season presentation. Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased from an authorized ticket agent online at BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com, by phone at 1-800-982-2787, or in person at Clowes Memorial Hall, The Murat Theatre and the Broadway Across America Box Office downtown at 342 Massachusetts Avenue.
New Comedy 'In The Wings' Features Mariette Hartley
A new comedy, In The Wings, written by Jerry Sroka and directed by Don Eitner will premiere at the Whitefire Theatre on March 28; officially opening Friday April 4 with performances every Friday night through May 11.
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights and Behind the Scenes of Lillias White and More in MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM at the Taper
by Christina Mancuso - Sep 16, 2016