Events / Washington, D.C.

MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM

Round House Theatre
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Set in 1920s Chicago, August Wilson’s acclaimed play follows trailblazing singer Ma Rainey and her band during a fraught recording session. Conflicts flare over art, power, and control, leading to a shattering finale.
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Round House Theatre

Established in 1978, this professional theater company has built a long-standing presence in the local arts scene. It operates as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the performing arts.story_potoo

Details

4545 E West Hwy, Bethesda, MD 20814
Open
• Closes 8:00 PM
roundhousetheatre.org
+1 240-644-1100

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