Ruby Hayes Sings Bessie's Blues: One-Woman Musical about the "Empress of the Blues"
Whitefire Theatre (13500 Ventura Blvd. Sherman Oaks, CA 91423)
- Full Price:
- $20.00
- Our Price:
- $10.00*
Princess House Productions presents Ruby Hayes Sings Bessie's Blues. Washington, D.C.-based blues chanteuse, Ruby Hayes and her trio bring to life Bessie Smith, "Empress of the Blues," highlighting Smith's enormously successful singing career in the 20s and 30s. A compact, straightforward narration of Bessie's biography supports powerful renditions of her songs including "Gimme a Pigfoot and a Bottle of Beer," "Taint Nobody's Bizness If I Do" and "A Good Man is Hard to Find."
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The last date listed for Ruby Hayes Sings Bessie's Blues was Sunday July 18, 2010 / 7:00pm.
Goldstar Member Tips
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Jax on Other
Nice small Theatre, clean and intimate
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Jax on Where to Eat
Snacks and Beverages at the Whitefire
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Jax on Where to Park
Plenty of street parking, especially on weekend
4 Goldstar Member Reviews
Vincent Durham
Don't waste your time or money. This show was very bad. The singer had no emotional connections to the songs and misunderstood how to sing the Blues. She didn't bring any depth to the songs she sang. She just sang the songs. The playfullness, saddness, down and out, sexiness that the songs demand was missing every step of the way.Written on Apr 26 2010
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Albert Watts
Jax
I adore events at the Whitefire Theatre, Ms. Ruby Hayes singing Bessie Smith however, seemed to lack the "passion" in her voice needed for the Blues of Bessie Smith.Written on May 03 2010
The Musicians were OFF THE CHARTS and just hit the notes for me. The appearance of Linda Hopkins at the venue was as equally awesome as the Musicians.
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Goldstar Member
We agree with the last review. We were disappointed as Bessie Smith had so much passion in her songs and none of it came through in what Ruby Hayes sang. We do like the small venue and we like the concept of this one woman show, Ruby just didn't bring it! Sorry Ruby!!Written on Apr 26 2010
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More Information About Ruby Hayes Sings Bessie's Blues
Website
http://www.rubyhayes.com/schedule.htm
Quotes & Highlights
- "Ruby is the only singer I know who has what it takes to do a show about Bessie Smith and she sounds more like Bessie than I do. That's why I endorse her." --Linda Hopkins, Gospel/Blues Legend
- “She radiates plenty of warmth and personality on stage.” --The Washington Post
- "She brings the respect and understanding which should always underlie interpretative license.” --The Washington Times
Description
Ruby Hayes Sings Bessie's Blues is an original musical play about the life and songs of the 1920s "Empress of the Blues," Bessie Smith. Written by Ruby Hayes.