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The Lady and the Empress

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In honor of Women’s History Month, the Williamson County Performing Arts Center presents The Lady and the Empress, a one-woman theatrical performance based on the life and music of 1920s blues legend, Bessie Smith, the Empress of the Blues. Written and performed by Doris Fields (Lady D) and backed by a 4-piece band, the show follows the life of Bessie Smith from her beginnings in Chattanooga and the tent shows of the South to the glamorous stages of Harlem. This 90-minute presentation is both entertaining and educational and features many of Smith’s most popular songs, including “T’ain’t Nobody’s Business If I Do,” “Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out” and more. 

Williamson County Performing Arts Center - Franklin, TN 112 Everbright Ave, Franklin, TN 37064
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4.8 / 5.0 based on 24 reviews

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Mar 08, 2024
by: Gerre White

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   I enjoyed the intimate setting, and how the artist was engaging with the audience.

Mar 07, 2024
by: Denise Madden

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   It was very enjoyable and also educational.

Mar 05, 2024
by: Mark Stewart

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   Excellent venue, great entertainment.

Mar 05, 2024
by: Gwethalyn Huff

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Mar 05, 2024
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Mar 04, 2024
by: Connie Hill

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   Love the whole show! The singer was amazing. Storytelling was captivating! Loved the band.

Mar 04, 2024
by: Susan Hess

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Mar 04, 2024
by: Susie Sprawling

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Mar 04, 2024
by: Leslie Morales

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Mar 04, 2024
by: Vickie Hannig

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Mar 04, 2024
by: Barbara Rhodes

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   I felt as if I was actually watching Bessie. What excellent acting. This was my first time at the theater and I loved it.

Mar 04, 2024
by: Valencia Williams

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   Outstanding talent so glad we saw it!

Mar 04, 2024
by: Steph Buell

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   Excellent performance!

Mar 04, 2024
by: Susan SwansonMoore

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   Really liked the exent. The Lady and the Empress was done very well. She seemed like it was her real personality. That is a sign of good acting. Experience was great and she was great. Liked the music.

Mar 04, 2024
by: Roger Port

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   Was Fantastic!

Mar 04, 2024
by: Lucy H Dunbar

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   Timely performance and so much context about the history of the blues origination African Americans.

Mar 04, 2024
by: Traynace James

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Mar 04, 2024
by: Carolyn McClerkin

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Mar 04, 2024
by: Sandra Patterson Hubbard

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Mar 04, 2024
by: Virginia White

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Mar 04, 2024
by: Teresa Bolander

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   The show was great. Loved it!

Mar 04, 2024
by: Marjorie Smith

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   A little too rough and bawdy. A litrtle too informal.While the re-enactment may have been accurate, it would have been OK with me if the actress left out some of Bessie's less desirable characteristics. Drinking and aplying makeup on stage probably are important characteristics of Bessie's actually personality, but, like many of mine, it's OK if folks leave those out of my heritage.

Mar 04, 2024
by: Wayne Barcheski

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 This theatrical production seemed to be more acting than musical. Her voice was incredible with each selection. I was disappointed since it seemed like less music than I was expecting. Grateful the band performed during intermission.

Mar 04, 2024
by: Carolyn Smith
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