Shout Sister Shout at Ford's Theatre

Shout Sister Shout

Ford's Theatre
511 Tenth Street, N.W. Washington

Inspired by Gayle F. Wald's book Shout, Sister, Shout!, this new musical tells the story of Sister Rosetta Tharpe-one of America's most influential rock, R&B and gospel crossover singers and guitarists. Ambitious, courageous and uncompromisingly public, Tharpe became a pioneer of the women's movement for racial and sexual equality and musical legend who redefined the national and international music scene in the 1930s and 40s and beyond. Dive into Cheryl L. West's spirited, authentic and emotionally charged story about a charismatic music forerunner and the authentic roots of rock-and-roll.

Thru - May 13, 2023

Mondays: 7:30pm

Tuesdays: 7:30pm

Wednesdays: 7:30pm

Thursdays: 7:30pm

Fridays: 7:30pm

Saturdays: 2:00pm & 7:30pm

Sundays: 7:30pm

Show Type: Musical

Box Office: 202-347-4833

Running Time: 2hrs, 20mins

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Washington Post - Highly Recommended

"...When it sings, "Shout Sister Shout!," dramatist Cheryl L. West's no-frills portrait of gospel sensation Sister Rosetta Tharpe, is all thrills. The charge comes most electrifyingly from the evening's star, Carrie Compere, who dedicates body and soul to the story of a singer anguished by conflicting loyalties to her music, her mother and her maker."

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- Peter Marks

DC Theater Arts - Highly Recommended

"...Ford’s Theatre’s SHOUT SISTER SHOUT! is a triumphant telling of the life of Sister Rosetta Tharpe, regarded as “one of America’s most influential rock ‘n’ roll, R&B, and gospel crossover singers and guitarists.” Director Kenneth L. Roberson’s masterful execution of playwright Cheryl L. West’s book figuratively takes the audience to church."

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- William Powel

MetroWeekly - Recommended

"...Currently at Ford’s Theatre, Cheryl L. West’s musical play — a deftly constructed chronicle of trailblazing gospel, blues, and rock ‘n’ roll singer-musician Sister Rosetta Tharpe — is based on the biography Shout, Sister, Shout! by Gayle F. Wald. The show calls for powerhouse vocals from Carrie Compere in the title role."

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- Andre Hereford

Talkin Broadway - Highly Recommended

"...That said, Compere's rich and riveting voice isn't the only highlight in this production. Dennis sings in a deep, resounding range, as does Kelli Blackwell as reigning gospel queen Mahalia Jackson (a cordial rival of Tharpe). Felicia Boswell brings playfulness and a lighter touch as Marie Knight, who becomes Tharpe's protegee both professionally and personally."

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- Susan Berlin

Washington City Paper - Recommended

"...So it’s down to the music, and this music will lift you up. Compere, her castmates, and conductor Victor Simonson’s eight-piece band bring such vigor to Sharpe originals (“Up Above My Head”) and to the standards she made her own (“Down By the Riverside,” “You Gotta Move”) that the didactic bent of the show is easy to dismiss. Hearing these songs performed live can only improve your mood."

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- Chris Klimek

BroadwayWorld - Highly Recommended

"...Four lady singers dominate in the very best way SHOUT SISTER SHOUT!, a musical biography of Sister Rosetta Tharpe (1915-1973). at Ford's Theatre through May 13."

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- Mary Lincer

Shout Sister Shout at Ford's Theatre