About the Show

Dominique Morisseau's new play about two generations of sisters.

Two pairs of sisters from different eras navigate class, race, love and family on Mud Row, in the East End of West Chester, Pennsylvania.

Elsie hopes to advance in the world by marrying into “the talented tenth,” while her sister Frances commits to the fight for Civil Rights.

Years later, estranged sisters Regine and Toshi must come to terms with their shared heritage and with each other, when Regine inherits grandmother Elsie's home.

Critic Reviews (3)

“ 'Mud Row' challenges audiences to consider the conflict before our eyes within much broader historical and social context."
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"This story of two generations of Black women in America is unflinching in its honesty, heartbreaking and inspiring in its emotional depths."
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" 'Mud Row' is a very intriguing premise and the production at Premiere Stages is highly recommended. I consider Dominique Morisseau to be one of the best contemporary playwrights. This play may have flaws, but it’s still a tremendous piece of art."
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