Ethel Waters:
His Eye Is on the Sparrow
A Life in Music
by Larry Parr
April 11 – May 2, 2010
The song will set you free.
From the hopeless slums of Philadelphia to the heights of fame, from anger towards almost everyone to a love for all mankind, Ethel Waters lived it all. Now her life takes center stage. From a childhood as a thief and unwilling bride, she became a Vaudeville success, a recording sensation and a Broadway and Hollywood star. Then a reputation for being difficult and her own distrust made her a recluse until she found a purpose beyond herself as a performer with the Billy Graham Crusades. Through it all, there were the songs, the ones that gave her strength and the ones that made her a legend. This is her incredible story, filled with the greatest hits of a lifetime, including “Stormy Weather” and “Am I Blue?”
“It illuminates while it entertains and offers some profound observations on this American life.”
–The Times of Trenton
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Please note: This production contains adult language and themes.
Performance Calendar at a Glance
April 11 – May 2, 2010
Theater PLUS Programming
Enhance your theater-going experience at no additional cost with our Theater PLUS programming.
Previews (PRE) - April 11, 13, 14 and 15
Be a part of the process. Your response guides the artists as they prepare for Opening Night.
All seats are just $16.
Technically Talking Tuesday (TT) - April 13
Join our designers and production team for a behind-the-scenes discussion following the performance.
Opening Night Friday - April 16
Come celebrate the official unveiling, and join the cast and company at the post-show party with food and drink in our lobby.
InSight Sunday (IS) - April 18
Join us after the Sunday 2:00 p.m. matinee for a discussion with a noted scholar, who will provide an in depth look at the life and times of Ethel Waters.
PostScript Thursday (PS) - April 22
Stick around for a free-wheeling discussion with the cast following the show.
Wine Tasting Friday (WT) - April 23
Give your palate a treat! Stonefield Cellars hosts a wine tasting starting at 7:00 p.m. in our main lobby. Cheeses provided by Cabot Creamery.
Wine Tasting Fridays are sponsored by
Sign Language Interpreted Performance - April 27
Services are provided in partnership with Communication Services for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing of Greensboro.
Call the Box Office at 336.272.0160 or 866.579.TIXX and ask for seating in the interpreted section
