in association with
the Lorraine Hansberry Theatre presents
a
world premiere by James
Baldwin [about
the author]
directed by Margo
Hall
original musical score composed by Marcus Shelby
Group
rates available for 10 or more - call Linda Graham at 415.346.7805
LORRAINE
HANSBERRY THEATRE
620 Sutter Street at Mason, Union Square, San Francisco
"...and
Sonny played and filled the air with life, his life..."
Word
for Word premieres this story of brotherhood from one of the great
American storytellers. Two brothers in 1950’s Harlem—the
elder a schoolteacher and family man; the younger, Sonny, a jazz
pianist with a troubled past—navigate a tense and complicated
relationship against the jazzy rhythmic background of city life.
Music is present in every moment of Sonny’s Blues—the
neighborhood bars, the deserted schoolyards, the gospel singers
in the streets of Harlem. Ultimately, Baldwin’s depiction
of the terrible, joyful struggle to find the soul of life is a stunning
portrayal of a man.
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"These
Blues translate to bliss! Thrilling, emotionally involving
theater... Hall's production is first rate. In true Word for Word
fashion, Sonny's Blues is a triumph on all levels."
- Oakland Tribune Read
the Review
is taking Sonny's Blues on tour!
Catch
Sonny's Blues at the following venues in the United States
before it heads across the ocean for the 15th annual Word for Word
Tour de France!
March 12, 7:30 pm
The Lensic Performing Arts Center
211 W. San Francisco
Santa Fe, NM
(505) 988-1234
March 14, 8:00 pm
The Dance Palace
Pt. Reyes Station
(415) 663-1075
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for tickets
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