# Event Details - **Event Name**: Sweet Mama Stringbean: The Life & Times of Ethel Waters-Raleigh - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Dive into the unforgettable story of Ethel Waters and her rise to fame in this lively, in-person experience.About this Event“Sweet Mama Stringbean” written by Val Limar, is a one-woman musical celebration of Blues woman, Ethel Waters portrayed by Phyllis Morrison.Waters was a 'Super Star' during the depression-era. As a Broadway star and an Academy Award nominee, she could 'shake her thang' and make audiences shake with pleasure. Share her musical story in this play that received a commendation from the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC.Join us for this unforgettable musical theatre experience with familiar and passionate songs of the jazz age highlighted in this musical. This is a dramatic story of Ethel Waters' rise to fame. Born in poverty, Ethel was one of the greatest artists of her generation. She was the first Black woman to sing on the radio, the first to headline a show at New York's Palace Theatre and the first to star in a dramatic play on Broadway. In her later years, Waters was nominated for two Academy Awards, before traveling as a soloist, with the Billy Graham Crusade.This is a musical theatre experience, with fourteen of Ethel Waters’ signature songs, including Stormy Weather, St. Louis Blues; My Handy Man; My Handy Man Ain't Handy No More; Shake That Thing; Am I Blue and ending with the Gospel classic, His Eye is on the Sparrow. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raleigh/sweet-mama-stringbean-the-life-and-times-of-ethel-waters-raleigh/100001985606234699 - **Event Categories**: art, live-music, theatre, entertainment, music, performances - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 24, max: 24, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Raleigh - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: William Peace University - **lat**: 35.78948099999999 - **long**: -78.637391 - **full address**: William Peace University, 15 East Peace Street, Raleigh, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Sweet Mama Stringbean: The Life & Times of Ethel Waters-Raleigh - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/01f3fd1ccfe23345029bed322faf5efad11dce4c4de17353e094c2076b06bd64-rimg-w1200-h1554-dc130508-gmir.jpg?v=1774142309 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Sweet Mama Stringbean: The Life & Times of Ethel Waters-Raleigh being held? - **A:** Sweet Mama Stringbean: The Life & Times of Ethel Waters-Raleigh takes place on Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm at William Peace University, 15 East Peace Street, Raleigh, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Sweet Mama Stringbean: The Life & Times of Ethel Waters-Raleigh? - **A:** Tickets for Sweet Mama Stringbean: The Life & Times of Ethel Waters-Raleigh are priced at USD 24 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral Admission-Peace University Kenan TheatreUSD 24Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Sweet Mama Stringbean: The Life & Times of Ethel Waters-Raleigh? - **A:** Sweet Mama Stringbean: The Life & Times of Ethel Waters-Raleigh is organized by Agape Theatre Project. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Sweet Mama Stringbean: The Life & Times of Ethel Waters-Raleigh is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Raleigh, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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