Dennis Williams' I've Cried the Blues
Date and Time
Sat, Oct 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Location
Warner Theatre
513 13th St NW
Washington, DC 20004
Artists / Performers
Dennis Williams’ I’ve Cried the Blues
Event Details
Dennis Williams' I've Cried the Blues follows Mattie, a determined African-American woman in 1940s Little Rock, Arkansas, dreaming of a better life beyond the segregated South. As she struggles to plant her family?s roots, Mattie navigates survival, sacrifice, and hope amidst racism, sexism, poverty, and inequality. Mattie fights to lift her family from darkness, torn between systemic injustices, personal setbacks, and World War II. She bears the emotional burden of her struggle, fighting for survival and her dreams. I've Cried the Blues explores love, loss, and the will to overcome. It tells the story of a woman who defies attempts to break her, using music as both weapon and refuge. Through blues, jazz, and gospel, the musical captures Mattie?s journey and the emotional cost of breaking free from oppression. This is a story of triumph over adversity and forces that seek to silence her.
Important Event Information
All balcony seats require climbing stairs. There are no elevators in the Theatre. Only bags 12x6x12 & under allowed in. NO BACKPACKS! Our accessible seats are located in Row Z of the Orchestra Section. They are non-fixed, padded, armless seats and can easily be removed for those using their own chair or stay in place for companions & those who don't use their own chair. They can be purchased online by selecting "filters" and then "show accessible seats".
Pricing
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