Undermain Theatre to stream ambitious season of shows from its legendary Deep Ellum basement
The seven productions include a modern classic and the regional premiere of a play about Dallas bluesman Blind Lemon Jefferson. Lonesome Blues co-writer Akin Babatundé starred as musician Blind Lemon Jefferson in the 2018 off-Broadway premiere of his and Alan Govenar s play about the Deep Ellum bluesman. Undermain Theatre is mounting a new production, with a new cast, as part of its 2021 virtual spring season.(Katherine Owens)
You are forgiven for mistaking Undermain Theatre’s 2021 plans for another of the company’s eclectic, ambitious seasons of shows. The mix of productions sounds very Undermain: a classic, premieres of edgy new work by nationally renowned playwrights and fare of local interest animated by local talent.