Ethel Waters: His Eye Is on the Sparrow

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Performance at 7:30 pm. A life in music by Larry Parr. The song will set you free. From the hopeless slums of Philadelphia to the heights of fame, from anger towards almost everyone to a love for all mankind, Ethel Waters lived it all. Now her life takes center stage. From a childhood as a thief and unwilling bride, she became a Vaudeville success, a recording sensation and a Broadway and Hollywood star. Then a reputation for being difficult and her own distrust made her a recluse until she found a purpose beyond herself as a performer with the Billy Graham Crusades. Through it all, there were the songs, the ones that gave her strength and the ones that made her a legend. This is her incredible story, filled with the greatest hits of a lifetime, including “Stormy Weather” and “Am I Blue?” Tickets: $10-$34, depending on seat location. For tickets: Phone: 336-272-0160 or toll-free 866-579-TIXX. Online: www.triadstage.org. In person: Box office at 232 South Elm Street, downtown Greensboro. Hours: 10 am – 6 pm, Monday – Friday and one hour before each performance.