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Sandra Reaves-Phillips at the Black Rep!
Sandra Reaves-Phillips
Sandra Reaves-Phillips
BLACK REP KICKS OFF 26TH SEASON WITH
LIMITED ENGAGEMENT BY SANDRA REAVES-PHILLIPS

She has been compared to the great legends of the past and is often referred to as the new queen of the blues. Sizzling Sandra Reaves-Phillips will be singing and swinging in St. Louis when she opens the St. Louis Black Repertory Company's 2003 Mainstage season, 26 THE BLUE SEASON, with THE LATE GREAT LADIES OF BLUES AND JAZZ. The special limited engagement will run January 8 through January 26 at the Grandel Theatre, 3610 Grandel Square.

Perhaps best known as the music teacher in the hit film, LEAN ON ME, Reaves-Phillips created THE LATE GREAT LADIES OF BLUES AND JAZZ as a tribute to those fabulous divas Bessie Smith, Ma Rainey, Ethel Waters, Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington & Mahalia Jackson. "It is difficult to play the role of a legend. You can't imitate. You have to reach the height of your own delivery. If I can deliver the spirit of the singer to audiences then I'm happy," Reaves-Phillips said.

"Sandra's show is dedicated to recreating the essences of these legendary women who put their hearts and souls into a song, spreading joy and excitement. Her charismatic presence and sassy, classy voice makes the production a perfect start for 26 THE BLUE SEASON," said Ron Himes, founder and producing director of the St. Louis Black Repertory Company....continued.


St. Louis Black Repertory Company

26 THE BLUE SEASON

SAINT LUCY'S EYES
MIDWEST PREMIERE
by Bridgette Wimberly
February 5 - March 2

IT AIN'T NOTHING
BUT THE BLUES
MIDWEST PREMIERE
by Charles Bevel, Lita Gaithers, Randal Myler, Ron Taylor
and Dan Wheetman

March 12 - April 13

DAMN YANKEES
by George Abbott
and Douglass Wallop
Music and Lyrics
by Richard Adler
and Jerry Ross.

May 28 - June 28

ROBERT JOHNSON
TRICK THE DEVIL
by Bill Harris
April 23 -May 18


Season subscriptions and single tickets are on sale now. Single ticket prices range from $22.50 to $35.00. To order your tickets call 314/534-3810 or visit the box office at 634 N. Grand, 10th Floor.

LATE GREAT LADIES OF BLUES AND JAZZ is sponsored by Anheuser Busch.

Performance Dates and Times:

January 8 through 26, 2003
Wednesday and Thursday, January 8 and 9 preview performances 8:00 p.m.
Friday, January 10 Opening Night, 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances 8:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday matinee performances 3:00 p.m.

Production staff:
Musical Director, Neal Tate; Scenic Designer, John Roslevich Jr.; Lighting Designer, Joseph Clapper; Costume Supervisor, Sara Kahn Shapiro; Stage Manager, Tracy Holliway-Wiggins

      
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