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Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom

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The Goodman

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom

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Ma Rainey’s band is waiting. It’s 1927 Chicago, and “The Mother of the Blues” takes her time getting ready to record. Tensions and temperatures rise as the musicians recount tales of rage, joy, betrayal and faith in astonishing stories and a heart-stopping climax. Chicago legends Chuck Smith and Harry J. Lennix reunite for the play that smashed box office records in its 1997 Goodman premiere for this major revival of “a genuine American masterpiece” (Chicago Reader).
* Content Warnings: Themes of Racism and includes Racial Slurs (the N-word), Strong Profanity, Acts of Violence, Intimate Moments of Kissing and Discussions about Sexual Content. *
Estimated Run Time: 2 hours 30 minutes with a 15-minute intermission
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The Goodman - 170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL 60601

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Saturday, Mar 28
  1. 7:30pm
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Sunday, Mar 29
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Wednesday, Apr 1
  1. 7:30pm
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  1. 7:30pm
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Friday, Apr 3
  1. 7:30pm
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Saturday, Apr 4
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Thursday, Apr 9
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  2. 7:30pm
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Friday, Apr 10
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Saturday, Apr 11
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