It Ain't Nothing but the Blues
April 8 - May 1, 2004
Bagley Wright Theater
From the Mississippi delta to the southside of Chicago, this Tony-nominated musical gives you the great sweep of blues history and reminds you what it is to feel. It Ain’t Nothing But the Blues is a hand-clapping, cat-calling crash course in the history of this authentically American musical tradition. This is the best of the best, filled to bursting with more than 40 blues numbers that will set your toes to tapping, your hands to clapping, and your fingers snapping. Let loose with a wail ‘cause we’re gonna “Let the Good Times Roll.”
Cast and Production
The Ensemble
“Mississippi” Charles Bevel
Tamra Hayden
Debra Laws
Eloise Laws
Kingsley Leggs
Chic Street Man
Jewel Tompkins
Dan Wheetman
The Musicians
Guitar
Joel Hoekstra
Drums
Charles T. Hopkins
Reeds
Marc Moriva
Bass
Elgin Seals
Production
Musical Director
Dan Wheetman
Choreographer
Donald McKayle
Scenic Designer
Robin Sanford Roberts
Costume Designer
David K. Mickelsen
Lighting Designer
Don Darnutzer
Sound Designer
Christopher Walker
Stage Manager
Michael B. Paul
Assistant Stage Manager
Suzie Haufle
Also Part of this Season
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World Premiere
Beauty of the Father
April 24 - May 15, 2004
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World Premiere
The O’Conner Girls
March 13 - April 10, 2004
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The Time of Your Life
February 12 - March 6, 2004
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Living Out
January 8 - 31, 2004
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Over the Moon
November 13 - December 6, 2003
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Misalliance
October 9 - November 1, 2003
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Topdog/Underdog
September 4 - 27, 2003