Theater & Performance Apr 28, 2011 at 4:00 am

Lady Sings the Blues

Portland Playhouse Examines Race and Music in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

Alison Hallett
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I just got back from this play. Fuck. Fffffuuuuck. It was good. Alison has the heart of the Grinch when it comes to theater. So the fact that she didn't lambaste this production is the sign of top notch performance. Especially Victor Mack as Levee, wow!
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