Gem of the Ocean
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SHOW INFORMATION

CURRENTLY CLOSED!
Opened Apr 28, 2003
Closed

Playing at
Goodman Theatre

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WHAT IS IT ABOUT?

Set in 1904, Gem of the Ocean continues August Wilson's cycle of plays exploring the African American experience in the 20th century. When Citizen Barlow, in spiritual turmoil, arrives at Aunt Ester's house claiming sanctuary from Caesar, the local constable, he sets into motion a series of events that includes a journey to the City of Bones, which leads to startling discoveries and puts him on a course where duty leads to redemption.

THEATER/VENUE INFORMATION

Goodman Theatre
170 N Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60601

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Gem of the Ocean

By Jonathan Abarbanel · May 1, 2003 · New York City

The esteemed August Wilson -- a good bet for a future Nobel Prize -- now has completed nine of his proposed cycle of 10 plays about the African-American experience in the 20th Century, one play per de...

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