It Ain’t Nothin’ But the Blues: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
It Ain’t Nothin’ But the Blues takes audiences on a journey through the history of blues music through a series of musical numbers and vignettes. Exploring themes of slavery, freedom, spirituality, and civil rights, the production honors the profound legacy of the blues, illuminating its integral role in shaping the American cultural landscape.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Late 20th Century (1999)
Genre: Historical
Format: Revue
Setting: Various
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics/Book: Charles Bevel, Lita Gaithers, Randal Myler, Ron Taylor, Dan Wheetman
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (2000)➝
Licensing
It Ain’t Nothin’ But the Blues is available to license through Concord Theatricals.
USA/Canada Licensing
Tags
1990s, Black Artists, Black History, Blues, Educational, History, Revue
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Last Reviewed: March 30, 2026