Played onstage in the original 1984 production and its 2003 revival (both of which I have seen) by Charles S. This musical ensemble has two divas, yet only one of them is the genuine article. This is bound to cause dissent, because as Cutler ( Colman Domingo), the trombonist points out, Ma ultimately calls all the shots, not Levee.
Levee has even sweet-talked his way into forcing the band to cover his arrangement of the titular song, despite the success of its original incarnation. He wants to arrange existing songs and compose his own music, something Sturdyvant ( Jonny Coyne), the manager of this recording session seems to encourage. Levee has loftier goals than his current job as a member of the backing band of Ma Rainey ( Viola Davis). He’s old enough to know better, but young enough to think he can outrun the consequences of his actions. Levee is a fast-talking, ambitious charmer, as quick with his horn as he is with a come-on line.
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