It Ain’t Nothin’ But the Blues: Musical Info & 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: Pre-Contemporary (1999)
Cast Size: 7
Genre: Revue
Setting: Various
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics/Book: Charles Bevel, Lita Gaithers, Randal Myler, Ron Taylor, Dan Wheetman
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (2000)➝
Resources
Licensing: Concord Theatricals➝
Tags
1990s, Black Artists, Black History, Revue, Small Cast
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