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August Wilson's First Play Jitney: Portrait of African-American Life in the 1970s

Segerstrom Stage, South Coast Repertory (655 Town Center Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626)
Jitney
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4.6 by 37 members
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson's acclaimed first work, Jitney, is the 1970s installment of his renowned cycle of 10 plays depicting African-American life in the 20th century. Jitney tells the stories of a ragtag group of men working in a Pittsburgh jitney cab company where tensions run high as the city threatens to shut it down. The station owner Becker has other things to worry about, as his son Booster is about to be released from prison after 20 years. Other characters include the motor-mouthed Turnbo who meddles in the lives of his fellow drivers; Youngblood, a Vietnam War veteran and his girlfriend Rena; and Shealy, a numbers-taker who uses the station as his base. Award-winning actor Charlie Robinson (Night Court) leads the cast. Jitney won the 2000-2001 Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Off-Broadway Play.

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The last date listed for Jitney was Friday June 8, 2012 / 8:00pm.

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Segerstrom Stage, South Coast Repertory
655 Town Center Drive
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32 Goldstar Member Reviews

Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
5.0
Red Velvet Member

It was an awesome play. All actors were outstanding, Would recommend this to all my friends.

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Written on Jun 11 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
5.0

Have seen many versions of Jitney, but this was the best acting drama. Would recommend this play.

All of August Wilson plays are exceptional and a must see.

Written on Jun 11 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 Goldstar Member
4.0

Good story which beautifully mixed seriousness and humor. Outstanding acting. Could have been a bit shorter, but a terrific play. A "must see" in my book.

Written on Jun 11 2012
Missing_member_pic_grid_2_1 BV
4.0

Glad I went. Could see it again!

Written on Jun 11 2012
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The play contains mild profanity and is suitable for audiences in middle school or older.

About the Ticket Supplier: South Coast Repertory

South Coast Repertory stands on three strong pillars -- artistic vision, a dynamic audience and exemplary community leadership. And as SCR enters its fifth decade, its vision, audience and leaders have given it a national standing second to none.