


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).
2hr 45min. Incl. 1 intermission.
Plays, Drama
Ages 14+.
March 28th, 2026
May 3rd, 2026
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom runs for 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 intermission.
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom is at Chicago's Goodman Theatre's Albert Theatre, which is located at 170 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, 60611.
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom tickets start at $20.
Ages 14+.
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