August Wilson's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

Trinity Repertory Company presents August Wilson's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, a powerful work from his American Century Cycle. This play delves into the struggles of Black musicians in the 1920s, exploring themes of race, exploitation, and artistic integrity through the lens of legendary blues singer Ma Rainey and her band. It's a key piece of American theater, known for its sharp dialogue and profound character studies. This production runs at the Dowling Theater, part of the Trinity Repertory Company Lederer Theater Center in Providence, RI. Catch it on Saturday, April 17, 2027. Fans of classic American drama, August Wilson's celebrated body of work, or stories that explore the history of American music will appreciate this performance in an intimate theater setting.