The Devil's Music: The Life and Blues of Bessie Smith
Open Tuesday – Sunday
Closed Monday*
Open for Calls
Tuesday – Sunday: Noon – 6:00pm
Friday – Saturday: Noon – 7:30pm
(925) 943-7469
Open for Walk Up
Tuesday – Thursday: 11:00am – 6:00pm
Friday – Saturday: Noon – 7:30pm
Sunday: Noon – 6:00pm
1601 Civic Drive
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
*In addition to the hours noted, the Ticket Office is also open one hour prior and thirty minutes after curtain for ticketed performances, including performances on Mondays.
January 24 - February 22, 2020
A Play with Music
By Angelo Parra
Musical Arrangements by Miche Braden
Conceived and Originally Staged by Joe Brancato
Directed by Darryl V. Jones
Memphis, 1937. Transport yourself for one electrifying evening with Bessie Smith, as she recounts the incredible journey of her life and career, her loves and losses, and the songs that made her the show-stopping "Empress of the Blues."
This musical celebration is packed with Bessie's legendary hits, "I Ain't Got Nobody," "St. Louis Blues" and "T'ain't Nobody's Bizness If I Do."
Running Time: approx. 90 minutes, with no intermission