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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom captures a single blistering afternoon in a 1927 Chicago recording studio, where trailblazing blues icon Ma Rainey fights for artistic control as her band tunes up and tensions simmer. Trumpeter Levee arrives with bold new sounds and bigger dreams, but the white producers pushing for profit sharpen every conflict. Between takes, the musicians trade stories that cut to the bone about survival, pride, and the cost of opportunity in a segregated industry.
August Wilson's powerhouse drama turns the blues into testimony, tracking ambition, exploitation, and the fragile alchemy of making music. The result is theatrical lightning: crackling dialogue, explosive stakes, and a climax that lingers long after the last note. Buy Ma Rainey's Black Bottom tickets from Vivid Seats for trusted service, secure delivery, and a rewarding fan-to-fan experience that gets you to the moments you will never forget.
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Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Tour Dates and Ticket Prices
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Tour Dates will be displayed below for any announced 2026 Ma Rainey's Black Bottom tour dates. For all available tickets and to find shows near you, scroll to the listings at the top of this page.
DATE | CITY | VENUE | LOWEST PRICE |
04/15/2026 | Chicago, IL | Goodman Theatre - Albert Theatre | $65 |
04/16/2026 | Chicago, IL | Goodman Theatre - Albert Theatre | $69 |
04/16/2026 | Chicago, IL | Goodman Theatre - Albert Theatre | $99 |
04/17/2026 | Chicago, IL | Goodman Theatre - Albert Theatre | $76 |
04/18/2026 | Chicago, IL | Goodman Theatre - Albert Theatre | $102 |
04/18/2026 | Chicago, IL | Goodman Theatre - Albert Theatre | $81 |
04/22/2026 | Chicago, IL | Goodman Theatre - Albert Theatre | $68 |
04/23/2026 | Chicago, IL | Goodman Theatre - Albert Theatre | $72 |
04/23/2026 | Chicago, IL | Goodman Theatre - Albert Theatre | $68 |
04/24/2026 | Chicago, IL | Goodman Theatre - Albert Theatre | $73 |
04/25/2026 | Chicago, IL | Goodman Theatre - Albert Theatre | $83 |
04/25/2026 | Chicago, IL | Goodman Theatre - Albert Theatre | $62 |
04/26/2026 | Chicago, IL | Goodman Theatre - Albert Theatre | $66 |
05/03/2026 | Chicago, IL | Goodman Theatre - Albert Theatre | $74 |