Date & Time
Price $22 - $56
Venue
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
1012 N. Orange Ave.
Sarasota, FL 34236
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Paradise Blue
SHOWTIMES: 7:30 PM; MATINEES - 2PM
Directed by Jim Weaver
Written by Dominique Morisseau
Paradise Blue is a haunting drama tempered with jazz and intrigue by Dominique Morisseau. Set in 1949 in Detroit’s gentrifying Black Bottom neighborhood, gifted trumpet player Blue contemplates selling Paradise, his once-vibrant jazz club to shake free of the demons of his past and better his life. So much rests on his decision; What of his devoted lover, Pumpkin, who has dreams of her own? And what does it mean for the club’s resident bebop band? When a mysterious woman with a walk that drives men mad comes to town with her own plans, everyone’s world is turned upside down. This dynamic and musically infused drama shines light on the challenges of building a better future on the foundation of what our predecessors have left us.
Paradise Blue premiered at the Williamstown Theatre Festival in Williamstown, MA in July 2012 under the direction of Ruben Santiago-Hudson.
ADULT TICKET - $52
STUDENT (25 & UNDER) / ACTIVE MILITARY TICKET - $22. Must present valid ID upon request.
PREVIEW ADULT TICKET (the first 3 performance dates or as listed) - $42
Preview performances are the last chance for directors and designers to polish a production before Opening Night. We welcome the audience to join us in this process at a discounted ticket price for these performances.
