Black Pearl Sings! Starring Tony Award-Winner Tonya Pinkins at Ford's Theatre
Ford's Theatre (511 Tenth Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20004)
- Full Price:
- $38.00 - $55.00
- Our Price:
- $20.00 - $28.50*
* Additional fees apply.
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The last date listed for Black Pearl Sings! was Sunday October 18, 2009 / 2:30pm.
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In his fourth commission for Ford's Theatre, West Coast playwright Richard Hellesen explores the two documented encounters between Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln during a period of national crisis. During the summers of 1863 and 1864, Douglass challenged Lincoln to use his power as president to bring truth to America's founding ideal that "all men are created equal." David Selby returns to play Lincoln after his acclaimed portrayal of the president in The Heavens Are Hung in Black. David Emerson Toneyn plays the role of Douglass. Jennifer L. Nelson directs. Learn More
Goldstar Member Tips
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Marilyn Coleman on What to Wear
Evening casual is OK
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Marilyn Coleman on Where to Park
Easy access by Metro, Red Line to Metro center and a short walk.
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Goldstar Member on Where to Park
Very easy to get to via metro. A very short walk to theater.
Goldstar Member Reviews
Goldstar Member
Abrupt ending. I kept waiting for her to reallyWritten on Oct 13 2009
sing something . . . not just a few bars.
I thought it was coming towards the end . . .
. . and she would "bring the house down" with
something.
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Elaine Rose
A wonderful show. Thoroughly enjoyed the performance and the play. Very glad we saw it. The theatre is the perfect venue for this show. And the scenery was wonderful. We had a very nice evening.Written on Sep 28 2009
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Veronica Faithe.
It was my first time to the Ford's Theater. I would tell you to arrive there early so that you can totally enjoy the new look of the theater. I am going back to see this play again with some friends of mines because it was so funny. There was a lot of stuff to see under the theater inside of the museum below. I thoroughly enjoyed the performance and the play. Black Pearl was so funny when her and Susannah were getting to know each other. I love how these two woman became true friends during a time when black people and white people could not be true friends. The costume designer did a great job on their costumes. Tonya Pinkins can sing her head off with all those different songs. Eat before to save money unless you don't mine. You can park on the street after 6pm and it free :=}Written on Sep 30 2009
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Carol
Two wonderful singers and actors. I loved how Susannah learns the rhythmic song and accompanying rhythmic movements in the first act, Pearl taught her well.Written on Oct 20 2009
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More Information About Black Pearl Sings!
Website
http://www.fords.org/event/black-pearl-sings
Quotes & Highlights
- “Black Pearl really sings...[The play] reaches into the soul of a nation and pulls at the heart and mind...poignant and often funny...involving and emotionally charged.” --Sarasota Herald-Tribune
- “Moving, funny and intellectually compelling.” --Houston Press
Description
By Frank Higgins
Directed by Jennifer L. Nelson
Susannah, a song collector for the Library of Congress, travels the country seeking little-known melodies. When she encounters Pearl in a Texas prison, she discovers dozens of musical treasures rooted in the African tradition. Pearl must decide whether to give away her ancestors’ songs for a chance at her own freedom. Music unites strangers in a powerful story that illuminates America’s racial divisions and the attempts of two women to bridge them. Tony Award winner Tonya Pinkins makes her Ford’s Theatre debut in the title role with Erika Rolfsrud as Susannah. Jennifer L. Nelson returns to direct for the first time since her critically acclaimed production of Jitney.