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Mud Row
June 26 July 28
Mud Row
June 26 July 28
June 26-July 28, 2019
By Dominique Morisseau Directed by Steve H. Broadnax III Steinbright Stage
A new play from Tony Award nominee Dominique Morisseau

Two generations of sisters navigate class, race, love, and family on “Mud Row,” an area in the East End of West Chester, Pennsylvania. Elsie hopes to move up in the world by marrying into “the talented tenth,” while her sister Frances joins the fight for Civil Rights. Decades later, estranged sisters Regine and Toshi are forced to reckon with their shared heritage, and each other, when Regine inherits granny Elsie’s house. Tony Award nominee Dominique Morisseau deftly shifts between past and present to paint a living portrait of family legacy. 

Recommended for ages 12+ due to profanity and racially-charged language. Approximate run time is 2 hours and 5 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission.

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New Play Frontiers
MUD ROW is the second production to emerge from our New Play Frontiers Residency & Commission Program. So, what's NPF all about?
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MUD ROW and the Charles A. Melton Center
Our partnership with the Charles A. Melton Arts & Education Center in West Chester, PA was integral to the play's development.
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Audience Reactions
"This show touched every part of my soul." "What a gem. Best of the season." "This needs to be on Broadway." "Dominique's plays take my breath away."
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Enhance Your Experience
Scoop on Wednesdays

Lively pre-performance discussions (and snacks!) provide a behind-the-scenes look into the play with Resident Dramaturg Gina Pisasale and members of the cast. Tiffany Rachelle Stewart will be Gina’s guest on July 10 and 17, and both Bjorn DuPaty and Eric Robinson Jr. will join Gina on July 3 and 24. Add Scoop to your shopping cart for only $5 when purchasing Mud Row tickets, or purchase separately here.

July 3, 10, 17, & 24

AfterWORDS

Facilitated post-performance conversations with the cast after Thursday evening performances, excluding previews.

July 11, 18, 25

The Farmhouse Bistro

Dinner & A Show

Packages are available for prix-fixe dinners prior to select Wednesday—Sunday performances, beginning at $82 for non-peak performances - up to 15% off the single ticket price.

Brunch Packages

Includes brunch at The Bistro paired with tickets to weekend matinees. Call the Box Office at 610.644.3500 to order.

Open Caption

An LED screen near the stage displays dialogue in real-time, simultaneous with live speech and action. No other aspect of the performance is altered.

July 16 at 7:30pm
July 17 at 7:30pm
July 18 at 7:30pm
July 19 at 7:30pm
July 20 at 2pm & 8pm
July 21 at 2pm & 7pm
July 23 at 7:30pm
July 24 at 2pm & 7:30pm

More Accessibility

Our theatre is wheelchair accessible, and service dogs are welcome at all performances. Large-print programs, assistive listening devices, and sensory supports (fidgets, noise-canceling headphones) are always available to borrow from the Box Office. For more information, click here or call our Patron Experience team: 610.644.3500

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Production Sponsor: West Chester LLC

Mud Row is a recipient of an Edgerton Foundation New Play Award.

Special thanks to The Charles A. Melton Arts & Education Center.