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Circle Theatre Grand Rapids Presents Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

By Shelley Irwin

Published August 15, 2023 at 11:35 AM EDT

Circle Theatre

Circle Theatre Grand Rapids presents Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, bringing blues to the Main Stage. The Roving Mic brings you to preview night, and talks to the directors. We talk about the theme of the play such as Ma Rainey fighting to control her music and more.

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Shelley Irwin

Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.

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