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August Wilson's Jitney at Detroit Music Hall through November 16

Jitney
Arena Stage
Written By: August Wilson
Directed By: Ruben Santiago-Hudson
Posted at 1:20 PM, Nov 13, 2019
and last updated 2019-11-13 13:20:03-05

(WXYZ) — "Jitney" by August Wilson won a Tony for Best Revival of a Play.

It's on stage at the Detroit Music Hall through November 16th.

The play is set in the early 1970s and it follows a group of men trying to make a living by driving unlicensed cabs, known as jitneys.

Suddenly the city threatens to board up the business, the boss's son returns from prison, tempers flare, and the characters reveal some powerful secrets.

Tickets start at $39.

They're available at Ticketmaster or BroadwayInDetroit.com.