Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Tickets

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Play Tickets 

See the award-winning play with Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom tickets. Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom was written by August Wilson in 1982 and centers around the life of famed blues singer Ma Rainey. Set in a Chicago recording studio, the play grapples with issues of art, religion and the racism experienced by African-American musicians in the early 20th century. 

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom premiered at Connecticut’s Eugene O’Neill Theater Center, starring Theresa Merritt as Ma Rainey. Within two years the play had moved to Broadway, where it ran for nearly 300 performances. Wilson’s themes of expression and exploitation were enormously well-received, and Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom earned numerous awards and accolades. It won the following 1985 Critics’ Circle Award for Best American Play, as well as a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Play. 

The play has since been revived on numerous occasions, enjoying particular success in 2016 at London’s National Theatre where it received a Laurence Olivier Award for Best Revival. In 2020 the play was adapted into a film by Ruben Santiago-Hudson and George C. Wolfe, starring Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman, which met with widespread critical acclaim. Be sure to buy Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom tickets for a seat in the audience to see this thought-provoking play yourself.

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Ticket Prices

You will find that admission costs depend on many factors. The popularity of the event as well as the size and prominence of the hosting venue can impact Ma Rainey's Black Bottom ticket prices. The location of your seats can also influence pricing as can demand, upgrades and VIP packages.

How much are Ma Rainey's Black Bottom tickets?

It’s common for Ma Rainey's Black Bottom ticket prices to run the gamut from low to high. Admission costs can vary by venue location and seating section. A spot in the balcony at the Segerstrom Center for the Performing Arts in Costa Mesa, California can start from around $73 dollars and loge seats can begin in the $98 range. A spot in the gallery of Reynolds Hall at the Smith Center in Las Vegas, Nevada can start from $148 with orchestra spots landing in the $244 - $890 range depending on your position and view of the stage. Check out many levels of pricing when you buy admission from us.

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Tour Dates & Show Schedule

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom tour dates will likely feature performances from venues across the U.S. An abundance of performing arts centers and entertainment platforms have welcomed countless theatre appearances. You might catch a show from the Beverly O’Neill Theater at Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, California or the Procter & Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. There might also be a chance to sit in the audience at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, California or the Saxe Theater - Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Ma Rainey's Black Bottom show schedule can also boast east coast appearances at venues like Stage 42 or the Actors Temple Theatre in New York City. Save your seats and get ready for the next show!

When do Ma Rainey's Black Bottom tickets go on sale?

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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Seating Chart

There are plenty of seating options to explore. The size and design of the venue will affect the type of spots that are offered. A place like the spacious Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, California can hold a capacity of 3,156 audience members, boasting multi-tiered views of the stage. You might also enjoy a performance from the intimate 499-capacity Stage 42 in New York City. Our interactive seating chart can help you find a great seat. Check out the filtering tools and narrow your options by date, time, and venue.

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