August Wilson's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
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August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
FIM Elgood Theatre
By August Wilson
A Blues-Infused American Classic
It’s 1927 in a Chicago recording studio, where legendary blues singer Ma Rainey arrives ready to lay down tracks on her own terms. As tensions rise between Ma, her band, and the white producers controlling the session, ambition, pride, and exploitation collide in a room thick with heat and history. August Wilson’s searing masterpiece is a powerful exploration of race, art, and the cost of claiming your voice in a world determined to silence it.
Tickets starting at $39 / $30 for Genesee County residents (total price includes fees)
Friday September 18 at 7:00pm (Opening Night)
Saturday September 19 at 5:00pm
Sunday September 20 at 2:00pm
Thursday September 24 at 10:00am
Friday September 25 at 7:00pm (College Night)
Saturday September 26 at 5:00pm
Sunday September 27 at 2:00pm (ASL Interpreted Performance)
Wednesday September 30, 2026 10:00am (Student Matinee)
Thursday October 1, 2026, 7:00pm
Friday October 2, 2026 7:00pm
Saturday October 3, 2026 5:00pm
Sunday October 4, 2026 2:00pm (Closing)
What you need to know:
• Flint Repertory Theatre’s production of August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom contains mature language and themes, including racism, acts of violence, and sexual discussions.
• Recommended for high school students and up. Understanding that sensitivities vary from person to person, patrons are advised to contact the FIM Ticket Center at 810.237.7333 or [email protected] if you have any questions about program content.
• Runtime: 2 hours and 30 minutes with a 10-minute intermission
• An American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter will be present during the Sunday, September 27 performance. To be seated in the ASL section, please contact FIM Ticket Center at 810.237.7333, email at [email protected] or speak to an usher when you arrive at the venue.
Save on Tickets
• Save 15% – Build a 3+ show package
• Groups (10+) – Special pricing available
• Veteran Discount – Day-of-show offer
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FIM Elgood Theatre
By August Wilson
A Blues-Infused American Classic
It’s 1927 in a Chicago recording studio, where legendary blues singer Ma Rainey arrives ready to lay down tracks on her own terms. As tensions rise between Ma, her band, and the white producers controlling the session, ambition, pride, and exploitation collide in a room thick with heat and history. August Wilson’s searing masterpiece is a powerful exploration of race, art, and the cost of claiming your voice in a world determined to silence it.
Tickets starting at $39 / $30 for Genesee County residents (total price includes fees)
Friday September 18 at 7:00pm (Opening Night)
Saturday September 19 at 5:00pm
Sunday September 20 at 2:00pm
Thursday September 24 at 10:00am
Friday September 25 at 7:00pm (College Night)
Saturday September 26 at 5:00pm
Sunday September 27 at 2:00pm (ASL Interpreted Performance)
Wednesday September 30, 2026 10:00am (Student Matinee)
Thursday October 1, 2026, 7:00pm
Friday October 2, 2026 7:00pm
Saturday October 3, 2026 5:00pm
Sunday October 4, 2026 2:00pm (Closing)
What you need to know:
• Flint Repertory Theatre’s production of August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom contains mature language and themes, including racism, acts of violence, and sexual discussions.
• Recommended for high school students and up. Understanding that sensitivities vary from person to person, patrons are advised to contact the FIM Ticket Center at 810.237.7333 or [email protected] if you have any questions about program content.
• Runtime: 2 hours and 30 minutes with a 10-minute intermission
• An American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter will be present during the Sunday, September 27 performance. To be seated in the ASL section, please contact FIM Ticket Center at 810.237.7333, email at [email protected] or speak to an usher when you arrive at the venue.
Save on Tickets
• Save 15% – Build a 3+ show package
• Groups (10+) – Special pricing available
• Veteran Discount – Day-of-show offer
thefim.org/fim-ticket-center/packagediscountprograms
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Where is it happening?
Flint Repertory Theatre, 1220 E Kearsley St,Flint, Michigan, United States
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