This one-woman musical brings the spirit of Etta James to life through a blend of live performance and cinematic video elements at the intimate Showlounge Stage. Written, directed, produced, and performed by Promise Marks, the show weaves through themes of love, heartbreak, and resilience, all anchored by the raw emotion of blues music. You'll hear classics from Etta James's catalog, including "Tell Mama," "I'd Rather Go Blind," "A Sunday Kind of Love," and "At Last."
Rather than a straightforward tribute show, this is an original theatrical work that uses video elements alongside live performance to create a cinematic feel. The intimate setting allows the emotional weight of those blues vocals and storytelling to hit directly, tracing a journey from struggle to triumph. It's the kind of Under the Radar production that feels both personal and powerful, using Etta James's music and life story as a starting point for something distinctly theatrical.