SUBMIT UPDATES
Gem of the Ocean takes place in 1904 in Pittsburgh's Hill District. The Hill is home to the city’s Black community, many of whom were formerly enslaved or children of those who survived slavery and migrated North to escape poverty, discrimination and danger in the south. The play is set in the home of Aunt Ester's, the community’s spiritual leader who is believed to be 285 years old and to have the power to “wash people’s souls.” Aunt Ester lives at 1839 Wylie Avenue with her mentee Black Mary, and her protector, Eli. The house is frequently visited by Solly Two Kings, a formerly enslaved man who helped many escape to freedom, and a white traveling salesman, Rutherford Selig.
Videos
 |
Sondheim on Sondheim
Farmers Alley Theatre (4/25 - 5/12) | |
 |
Disney's Newsies
Grosse Pointe Theatre (5/3 - 5/12) NEW MUSICAL | |
 |
The Antichrist Cometh
The Purple Rose Theatre Company (3/22 - 5/25) NEW COMEDY
VIDEOS
| |
|
Cultural Jubilee: A Gathering of Neighbors
Tibbits Opera House (5/18 - 5/18) | |
|
Hamilton
Wharton Center (5/21 - 6/1) | |
|
Lee's Grand Tiki: a new play y Greg Pizzino
Neighborhood Theatre Group (5/10 - 5/19) | |
|
Mamma Mia!
Fisher Theatre (4/23 - 4/28) | |
|
Les Misérables
Wharton Center (10/8 - 10/13) | |
|
Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue
Miller Auditorium (5/7 - 5/7) | |
|
Life of Pi
Wharton Center (3/11 - 3/16) | |
| VIEW SHOWS ADD A SHOW | ||
Recommended For You
Get Michigan's #1 Newsletter
Get the best news & discounts for Michigan & beyond.
