It Ain’t Nothin’ But the Blues
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May 22 — June 24
On the Main Stage
By Charles Bevel, Lita Gaithers, Randal Myler, Ron Taylor and Dan Wheetman
Based on an original idea by Ron Taylor
Directed by Randal Myler
“A master class on the birth of the blues” —NJ Star Ledger
“Looking for a sure cure to the blues? Latch on to a ticket for It Ain’t Nothin’ But the Blues. More than a musical feast… it is a potent blend of visual eloquence and historical sweep that engages the eye and touches the heart, while its songs soothe the ear, occasionally work mischief on the funny bone and always raise the spirits.” —The New York Times
From African chants and Delta spirituals to the urban electricity of a Chicago nightclub, from dusty backroads bluegrass to the twang of a country juke joint, It Ain’t Nothin’ But the Blues is a stirring retrospective of blues classics that summons the soul of American music. Over two dozen musical numbers are included, among them “I’m Your Hoochie-Coochie Man,” “Goodnight, Irene,” “Fever,” “Walkin’ After Midnight,” “The Thrill Is Gone” and “Let the Good Times Roll.” It Ain’t Nothin’ But the Blues was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Musical, and has played to rave reviews all over the country. Through the music that is cherished as an original American art form, the standout group of musicians and singers on stage share a moving American story of troubles and triumph.
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Performance times:
Tuesday - Sunday evenings at 7:30 p.m
Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.
Thursday matinees at noon
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It Ain’t Nothin But the Blues runs approximately two hours and 15 minutes with one intermission.
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Take the Blues Home with You
16 May 2012 & Posted by Natalie Gilmore
Have you ever come to a show at PCS and wished you could bottle up that energy and take a piece home with you? We know that once you get baptized in the Great River of Blues, as Director Randal Mylar calls it, you’ll want to keep to keep the music flowing. So for each performance of It Ain’t Nothin’ but the Blues, we’ll have a table in the lobby selling the music of various artists in the show. We’ll be open during intermission and after the show. All cds will be $20; payable by cash or check.
MoreWednesday, May 16 Only! One Day Sale for “It Ain’t Nothin But the Blues”
15 May 2012 & Posted by Natalie Gilmore
We’re having a one day sale on tickets for “It Ain’t Nothin’ But the Blues.” Tickets are just $30! Offer good for any available seat for performances in May. But hurry, you must purchase on May 16!
MoreSingin’ the Blues: The History of an American Genre
08 May 2012 & Posted by Kinsley Suer
It’s going to be a bluesy couple of months here at PCS. In Black Pearl Sings!, much of what Pearl sings throughout the show can be defined as blues; her music carries on the legacy of her family’s struggles while simultaneously drawing on the folk tradition of her African heritage. And, of course, It Ain’t Nothin’ But the Blues, which will explore the history and transformation of blues music, opens in just a few weeks. Luckily, our moods are anything but blue. We’re about to have two fantastic shows filled with catchy blues classics spilling out of the doors and windows of the Armory!
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