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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom 1984

Opened: October 11, 1984
Closing: June 09, 1985

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom - 1984 Broadway History , Info & More


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BWW Feature: Building FENCES - A Journey From Stage To Screen and the Legacy of August Wilson
by Jeffrey Walker - Feb 26, 2017


From the Broadway stage to the Pulitzer Prize, back to Broadway, and now as a film adaptation with four Oscar nominations, FENCES has riveted audiences for more than 30 years. The film, directed by and starring Denzel Washington, is nominated for Best Picture, with Washington and Viola Davis nominated for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actress. The fourth nomination is for the drama's original playwright August Wilson for Best Adapted Screenplay. Wilson died in 2005. Wilson left behind an indelible legacy of dramatic work, having penned the ambitious American Century Cycle of ten plays focusing on the African-American experience in the 20th century.

August Wilson's American Century Cycle, a Play-By-Play Review
by Michael Dale - Sep 23, 2015


A quick review of the 10 plays Denzel Washington will be producing for HBO.

American Stage Theatre Company Names Angela Bassett Honorary Chair For Their August Wilson Century Cycle Consortium
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 28, 2009


American Stage Theatre Company recently announced that famous Hollywood actress and St. Petersburg native, Angela Bassett, has been named the theatre's honorary chair for their August Wilson Century Cycle Consortium.

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom History

Other Productions of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

1984   Broadway Original Broadway Production
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2003   Broadway Broadway Revival
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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom - 1984 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1985 Theatre World Awards Performance Charles S. Dutton
1985 Tony Awards Best Play August Wilson

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