Blues diva Ma Rainey and her band have come to a Chicago studio to cut a record, but their artistic differences nearly stop the session before it starts. Full of unforgettable characters and the raw power of the blues, this 1920s installment of Wilson's groundbreaking cycle of plays confronts the more...
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Awards and Nominations
1985 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play: Charles S. Dutton won.
1985 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play: Charles S. Dutton was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play: Theresa Merritt was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
Dwight Andrews Musical Director
Peter Maradudin Lighting Designer
Charles Henry McClennahan Scenic Designer
Jan Nebozenko Sound Designer
Daphne Pascucci Costume Designer
Lloyd Richards Director
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