Object Details
Published by
Playbill, American, founded 1884
Used by
Cort Theatre, American, founded 1912
Subject of
Ma Rainey, American, 1886 - 1939
August Wilson, American, 1945 - 2005
Charles S. Dutton, American, born 1951
Leonard Jackson, American, born 1928
Robert Judd, American, died 1986
Joe Seneca, American, 1919 - 1996
Lou Criscuolo, American, born 1934
John Carpenter, American, born 1948
Aleta Mitchell, American, born 1952
Scott Davenport-Richards
Christopher Loomis
Theresa Merritt, American, 1922 - 1998
Description
Playbill for Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. White background with yellow box at top; black box below with graphic of a woman in front of a microphone with her arms stretched out to her sides. [PLAYBILL/CORT THEATRE/Ma Rainey's Black Bottom] White circular sticker on back, handwirtten 1984.
Transcription Center Status
Transcribed by digital volunteers
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Kayla Deigh Owens
Date
1984
Object number
2011.45.59
Restrictions & Rights
Playbill used by permission. All rights reserved, Playbill Inc
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
theater programs
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 8 1/2 x 5 3/8 in. (21.6 x 13.7 cm)
Place used
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
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Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
Exhibition
Taking the Stage
On View
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 054
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Actors
Blues (Music)
Broadway Theatre
Drama (Theatre)
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2011.45.59