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Slippin’ Through the Cracks, The Bobby Rush Musical
October 20 - November 1, 2026
New State Theatre - Jackson, MS
The life, music, and legacy of a Mississippi Blues Legend.
“A striving symbol of determination and resilience, of optimism and hope, that all of us need right now.” – Broadway World
Triple Grammy-winner Bobby Rush has a foot-stomping, uplifting, funky blues story that he wants to tell. From the juke joints of the South to the Grammy stage, Bobby Rush’s life is a story of perseverance, artistry, and soul. This electrifying world premiere musical developed by New Stage Theatre blends live music with storytelling to trace a remarkable journey through American history and the blues. Slippin’ Through the Cracks encapsulates the message Bobby Rush has for us today: “If a dirt-poor country boy, with no education, no opportunities, faced with great troubles, can make it through life doing what he loves, so can you.”
Bobby Rush - King of the Chitlin' Circuit
Bobby Rush has spent more than seven decades on the road, singing the blues across Delta juke joints, backroads, and stages around the world. King of the Chitlin' Circuit is an intimate portrait of a life shaped by music, memory, and perseverance — quiet moments and electrifying nights told by the man who lived it.
Airing on PBS beginning November 23, 2026
Watch the trailer
YOUNG FASHIONED WAYS - OUT NOW!
Bobby Rush’s book, “I Ain’t Studdin’ Ya: My American Blues Story,” is available now.
Co-written by Herb Powell and published by Hachette Books.
Bobby Rush is on Cameo!
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