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Feb
8
2025
Feb
8
2025

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Mount Airy Museum of Regional History

Step into the soulful sounds and intense drama of the 1920s. Join us for August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, a gripping masterpiece of music, ambition, and power struggles set in a 1927 Chicago recording studio. Experience the raw tension and fiery dynamics of Ma Rainey, her band, and a young trumpeter with big dreams—and devastating choices. Don’t miss this electrifying drama that dives deep into the heart of art, identity, and the price of ambition. Reserve your seats today and experience the brilliance of August Wilson brought to life! A must-see for lovers of powerful storytelling and timeless music. “August Wilson's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.jjbrownproductions.com.

Feb. 8, 2025
7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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