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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

First Preview: Sep 3, 2016
Opening Date: Sep 10, 2016
Closing Date: Oct 9, 2016
Running Time: 02:45
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

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Playing @
Two River Theater Company
21 Bridge Ave, Red Bank, NJ 07701
August Wilson’s powerful look at the 1920s music scene takes us into the world of legendary singer Ma Rainey (the real-life “Mother of the Blues”) as she lays down tracks with her band in a Chicago recording studio.

Ruben Santiago-Hudson returns
 to direct after his triumphant productions of Jitney, Two Trains Running and Your Blues Ain’t Sweet Like Mine.

@ the Rechnitz Theater

Written by August Wilson
Directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
WEDNESDAY @ 1 & 7 PM
THURSDAY thru SATURDAY @ 8 PM
SATURDAY & SUNDAY @ 3 PM
RegionalPlay - DramaRegional
Show Notes: 1 Intermission
Age Guidance: 15

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Accessibility

  • Assisted Listening System

    Assistive Listening Devices are available for inviduals with hearing loss, for all performances, to assist with amplification and clarity. Patrons wear a lightweight headset, with no wires or cables, which operate with an infra-red system
  • Parking

    Due to Two River Theater's 25th Anniversary Expansion Project, our parking lot is currently undergoing construction and is completely unavailable. Please be sure to allow yourself additional time to find parking in the surrounding areas.
  • Restroom

    An accessible unisex restroom is available on our Parterre level (outside of the elevator), as well as wider stalls with assistive bars in our mens’ and ladies’ restrooms in our lobby.
  • Seating

    There is integrated seating for patrons in wheelchairs. Please inform the box office, 732.345.1400, of your needs when ordering tickets.
  • Telephone

    None on premises
  • Visual Assistance

    Large print programs are available at the box office.
  • Wheelchair Info

    The theater provides barrier-free access for patrons using wheelchairs or walkers. On-grade entrances, elevators, railings, and wide doorways allow people easy access to all theater spaces.Patrons with mobility-impairments who do not have access to a wheelchair may request a wheelchair to transport the individual to their seat. You can inform us of your needs prior to the performance by calling the box office, 732.345.1400, or stopping by the box office when entering.

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