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.
Primary Trust (11/7/25-12/28/25)
Covenant (5/16/25-7/7/25)
Hysterical! (3/14/25-5/4/25)
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)
Harmony Park (5/10/18-5/20/18)
Roaming Charges (5/30/13-6/23/13)
August Wilson's The Piano Lesson (1/9/26-3/15/26)
Eclipsed (3/27/26-5/17/26)
Spit in Your Face (5/29/26-6/28/26)
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Scrooge in Rouge
The Inspired Acting Company (12/5 - 12/21) | |
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Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812
Power Center for the Performing Arts (4/16 - 4/19) | |
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A Facility for Living
U of M Flint Theatre (12/11 - 12/21) | |
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Disney's FROZEN
The Encore Musical Theatre Company (12/4 - 1/11) LIMITED TICKETS REMAIN
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FIM Whiting Auditorium (5/5 - 5/5) | |
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A Very Farmington Christmas
Farmington Players Barn (12/5 - 12/20) | |
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A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline
Cornwell’s Dinner Theatre (9/1 - 10/17) | |
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Mrs. Doubtfire
FIM Whiting Auditorium (1/25 - 1/25) | |
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Semele
Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre (3/26 - 3/29) | |
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