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?”
Listen to the interview with Larry Parr, Donna Baldwin-Bradby and Cassandra Lowe Williams from WUNC's The State of Things.
“[Cassandra Williams and George Pass] make Greensboro proud in this production...And your eyes might well be filled with tears after such moving and powerful performances by two of Greensboro’s own.”
–Lynn Jessup, Classical Voice of North Carolina
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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
