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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A Facility for Living
U of M Flint Theatre (12/11 - 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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Disney's FROZEN
The Encore Musical Theatre Company (12/4 - 1/11) LIMITED TICKETS REMAIN
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A Very Northville Christmas
Tipping Point Theatre (11/19 - 12/21) | |
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Dial M For Murder
Cornwell’s Dinner Theatre (3/26 - 4/11) | |
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Semele
Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre (3/26 - 3/29) | |
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The Sleeping Beauty: International Ballet Stars in Muskegon, MI! On February 10, 2026
Frauenthal Center (2/10 - 2/10) | |
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Disney's The Lion King
DeVos Performance Hall (4/8 - 4/26) | ||
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