The debut date has been set for Dennis Williams’ I’ve Cried the Blues at the Shubert Theatre, which stars Candiace Dillard Bassett and Darrel Walls.
It is presented by the Shubert Theatre and Legendary Studio Shows, and it will debut at the Shubert Theatre in New Haven, Connecticut, on May 2.
Here’s the official description:
Set against the backdrop of 1945 Little Rock, Arkansas, Dennis Williams’ I’ve Cried the Blues follows Mattie (played by powerhouse star Karen Linette), a woman determined to break free from the constraints of the segregated South. Through gripping dialogue and an emotional fusion of blues, jazz, and gospel, the musical explores themes of love, loss, sacrifice, and the unbreakable will to survive amid systemic injustice, offering a deeply resonant American story.
“At a moment when our history feels dangerously close to repeating itself, telling these stories is not optional, it’s necessary,” said Williams in a statement. “I’ve Cried the Blues is a reminder that our ancestors dreamed boldly in impossible conditions, and that same courage lives in us today.”
When are tickets on sale?
Tickets go on sale on Friday at Shubert.com online or in person at the box office.