Leading Ladies presents
Marie and Rosetta
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Robert S. Marx
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Sister Rosetta Tharpe (Miche Braden) in Marie and Rosetta. Photo by Mikki Schaffner Photography.
Marie Knight (Chaz Hodges) and Sister Rosetta Tharpe (Miche Braden) in Marie and Rosetta. Photo by Mikki Schaffner Photography.
Marie Knight (Chaz Hodges) and Sister Rosetta Tharpe (Miche Braden) in Marie and Rosetta. Photo by Mikki Schaffner Photography.
Sister Rosetta Tharpe (Miche Braden) in Marie and Rosetta. Photo by Mikki Schaffner Photography.
Marie Knight (Chaz Hodges) and Sister Rosetta Tharpe (Miche Braden) in Marie and Rosetta. Photo by Mikki Schaffner Photography.
Marie Knight (Chaz Hodges) and Sister Rosetta Tharpe (Miche Braden) in Marie and Rosetta. Photo by Mikki Schaffner Photography.
Marie Knight (Chaz Hodges) in Marie and Rosetta. Photo by Mikki Schaffner Photography.
Sister Rosetta Tharpe (Miche Braden) in Marie and Rosetta. Photo by Mikki Schaffner Photography.
Marie Knight (Chaz Hodges) and Sister Rosetta Tharpe (Miche Braden) in Marie and Rosetta. Photo by Mikki Schaffner Photography.
Marie Knight (Chaz Hodges) in Marie and Rosetta. Photo by Mikki Schaffner Photography.
Marie Knight (Chaz Hodges) and Sister Rosetta Tharpe (Miche Braden) in Marie and Rosetta. Photo by Mikki Schaffner Photography.
Marie Knight (Chaz Hodges) and Sister Rosetta Tharpe (Miche Braden) in Marie and Rosetta. Photo by Mikki Schaffner Photography.
Be among the first to see the show before opening night and save! Preview performance tickets are discounted and begin at just $35. Not valid with other discounts.
Share the excitement of Thursday opening nights with a lively post-show cast party with complimentary hors d'oeuvres by Vonderhaar's Catering.
Stay after select performances for a behind-the-scenes discussion with the cast and crew of Marie and Rosetta.
Monday, March 12, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. at the Music Resource Center
Join us for a musical celebration of the cross-genre, multi-generational impact of Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the legendary guitarist and singer who played gospel in the morning and swing music at the Cotton Club at night. Enjoy performances in her honor that trace the growth of gospel, blues, jazz and rock ‘n’ roll.
This event will take place at the Music Resource Center located at 3032 Woodburn Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45206. It is free and open to the public but registration is required. Please call the Playhouse Box Office to reserve your spot at 513-421-3888.
Marie and Rosetta chronicles Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Marie Knight’s first rehearsal as they prepare for a tour that would establish them as one of the great duet teams in music history.
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Before there was Elvis Presley, the King of Rock 'n' Roll, there was Sister Rosetta Tharpe, who formed the foundation of a sound that would soon have world all shook up.
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Meet Miche Braden, who plays the legendary Sister Rosetta Tharpe in Marie and Rosetta. Learn about how she became an actor, what her favorite role has been and what she enjoys most about this inspiring play with music.
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Meet Chaz Hodges, who plays gospel singer Marie Knight in Marie and Rosetta. Learn about what inspired her to become an actor, what role has been her all-time favorite and what she's enjoyed about this heart-rending production.
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Marie and Rosetta tells the story of gospel singer Sister Rosetta Tharpe and her young protégée Marie Knight. Their signature collaboration reflects the evolution of African American gospel music, from its roots in spirituals to the rock and roll we know today.
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