"Tell him who he's messin' with!"—MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM at Writers Theatre
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Published 2019-02-28
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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
Written by August Wilson
Directed by Ron OJ Parson
FEBRUARY 6 - MARCH 17, 2019
This visceral American classic serves as the 1920s chapter of August Wilson's epic American Century Cycle. What begins as a routine recording session becomes more strained as tensions rise between the members of a blues band and the owners of the recording studio. The white producers mean to exploit the talents of the band—especially the gifted and impulsive Levee—but when Ma insists on having things her way, tensions are enflamed and the play builds to an unexpected and searing climax.
Inspired by the real-life Gertrude "Ma" Rainey, this groundbreaking work is the only one of American icon August Wilson’s plays to be set in Chicago. Directed by WT Resident Director Ron OJ Parson (East Texas Hot Links, The Caretaker, The Old Settler), Ma Rainey will envelop you in a vision of the Roaring Twenties defined by Wilson’s remarkably beautiful language and an extraordinary dramatic conflict between ambition, desperation and love for The Blues.
Recommended for ages 13+ for strong language and violence.
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All Comments (21)
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Why I thought this was Octavia Spencer? Either way i jus watched the Netflix movie & it was amazing the role Chadwick Boseman played gave me chills & made me cry! RIP Mr Boseman!
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The lady portraying Ma Rainey is OUTSTANDING! 👏👏👏👏
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WHO PLAYS MA RAINEY HERE?....SHE DID A EXCELLENT JOB!!!! THEY ALL DID!!
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The costumes are fantastic. And the storytelling makes me want to see more.
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THE COSTUME MAKERS KILLIN' IT
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GOSH, I MISS STAGE PRODUCTIONS 😢!
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That actress playing Ma is so amazing
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Go ahead Ms. Felicia. Love it. Love you.
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I thought that was Octavia Spencer...
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Good acting
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What is this? This scene alone make me wanna watch the whole play!! The ending on q boy.. "well tell it then..but tell it right"❤️❤️ I loved it
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Ma' DAMN rainey !!!
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I wish could've gone to see this at a theater!!
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Viola did a really good job on that part.
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Octavia Spencer long lost sister.😎😂❤👏
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Those coats..omg
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This was good
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I hated the way the Netflix movie ended it was to short and didn't really show Ma that much
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👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 bravo excellent I’d love to see an entire show
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Wowwwww!