Philadelphia Theatre Company | 2009/2010 Season | Ma Rainey's Black Bottom by August Wilson

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2009/2010 Season

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

By August Wilson
Directed by Irene Lewis
May 21 - June 13, 2010

Winner - New York Drama Critics Circle Award! Set in a 1920s Chicago recording studio where real-life blues legend Ma Rainey and her band have assembled along with Rainey's white agent and producer, Ma Rainey explores the historic exploitation of black recording artists, delving deep into the heart of racism. The production features the return of Barrymore Award-winner E. Faye Butler (PTC's Dinah Was) in the title role. Ma Rainey's Black Bottom is co-produced with CENTERSTAGE in Baltimore. Best enjoyed by patrons age 15+.

"Tremendous...magnficent!" –New York Post

Ticket Prices

$46-$59 · BUY

Patron Enrichment Programming

Opening Night — Join the cast and crew for a post-show reception on Wednesday 5/26. SOLD OUT!
Book Club — Meet before the show with Literary Manager Jackie Goldfinger and discuss a TBA book on Thursday 5/27 at 6:45pm. RSVP to bookclub@philadelphiatheatrecompany.org
Meet-the-Artists — Join members of the cast and creative team for a post-show discussion. Thursday 5/27, Tuesday 6/1, and Thursday 6/10.
NightOUT! — Pre-show LGBTQ reception on Thursday 6/3 for theater lovers who enjoy cocktails, light fare, and great company. More»
American Playwrights in Context — Free in-depth discussion with the show's creators, Sunday 6/6 after the performance.
Open Captioning — Saturday 6/12 at 2pm, for audience members who are hearing impaired. More»
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2009/2010 Season

> Humor Abuse
> The Light in the Piazza
> Golden Age
> Red Hot Patriot: The Kick
-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins
> Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
> The Second City
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