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SISTAS: The Musical
After a matriarch’s death, the women in the family gather to clean their grandmother’s attic, where they uncover old memories and songs that trace the history of Black women—from the struggles of the 1930s and the girl groups of the 1960s to the empowerment of the 1990s.
Written by Dorothy Marcic,
SISTAS: The Musical
is a spirited journey from Ma Rainey to Beyoncé. Through songs such as I Will Survive, I Have Nothing, and Single Ladies, the women confront painful experiences, celebrate female trailblazers, and find strength, unity, and love as a family.
SISTAS: The Musical
tells the story of African-American women through Top-40 music. It is produced by three-time Tony Award winner Hinton Battle, written by Dorothy Marcic, and directed by Kenneth Ferrone.
“There’s no question that music can heal the heart. But it also offers a unique way to explore social change. And that’s certainly the case with Tennessee Women’s Theater Project’s delightful production.”
“This musical offers a number of insights into the lives of these ladies, but the beauty is to hear these ladies pour their hearts out in these songs.”
This One's for the Girls (RESPECT)
This One’s for the Girls (RESPECT)
is a high-energy, historical, and humorous journey through women’s changing roles from 1900 to today, told through popular songs, a narrator, and three talented singers. Bringing together two productions that grew to share the same story and spirit, the show traces women’s journey from codependence to independence through the music of their lives.
Written by former Vanderbilt professor, author, and playwright Dr. Dorothy Marcic, the production combines more than 60 song excerpts with real women’s stories about dreams, love, work, relationships, and self-discovery. From the longing of Someone to Watch Over Me and the dependence of I Will Follow Him to the anger of These Boots Are Made for Walkin’, the cynicism of What’s Love Got to Do with It?, and the strength of Hero, each song captures a moment in women’s changing lives.
For much of the early twentieth century, popular music often portrayed women as needy and dependent. By the end of the century, anthems such as I Am Woman and I Will Survive encouraged women to find strength within themselves and pursue their own dreams. Real-life monologues woven throughout the music bring depth, humor, and personal meaning to this transformation.
The production grew from Marcic’s research and her 2002 book, RESPECT: Women and Popular Music, which examined how women were portrayed in Top-40 lyrics across different eras. Performed across the United States and internationally, the show offers an entertaining, moving, and empowering celebration of women’s progress.
“This was one of the most inspiring performances I have attended in my life.”
“It was the musical history of MY life!”
“Your show is one of the best things I have ever seen, period.”
“The show was fantastic! We really enjoyed every minute of it! We were originally going to another show and changed to this one at the last minute!! Sooooo glad we did!!”
“This popular show has been seen and revered in over a dozen U.S. cities and in Australia, South Africa, England, Holland and Israel. Marcic’s clever use of pertinent and hilarious film clips, historically chronicling the experiences of famous ladies and well-known couples, was a crowd-pleasing stroke of genius!”