Toni Stone is an ace ballplayer who knows her stats, plus she’s got a great arm. Rejected by the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League because of her race, she becomes the first woman to play professional baseball on a man’s team in the Negro Leagues, shattering expectations and creating her own set of rules. Filled with humor and the love of the game, Huntington favorite Lydia R. Diamond knocks it out of the park with this beautiful, rich portrait of a trailblazing woman. Play ball!

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Toni Stone

Huntington Theatre

**Event: The Bluest Eye at A Noise Within**

**Date:** August 27 - September 24, 2023

**Location:** A Noise Within, 3352 E. Foothill Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91107

**Description:**
A Noise Within presents a heartrending adaptation of Toni Morrison’s debut novel, "The Bluest Eye," adapted by Lydia R. Diamond and directed by Andi Chapman. This profound story is set in the 1940s in Ohio and centers around Pecola Breedlove, a young Black girl who dreams of being loved and longs for the blue eyes of Shirley Temple. This stunning production explores themes of love, sisterhood, abuse, and hate through the experiences of three young Black girls. It's a gorgeously written and enthralling performance that promises to leave a lasting impact.

**Running Time:** 1 hour and 40 minutes without an intermission.

**Content Advisory:** Recommended for mature audiences, ages 14 and up.

**Special Performances:**
- **Pay What You Choose:** August 30 & 31, 2023. Tickets available online starting at $5 or at the Box Office on the day of the performance, cash only.
- **Sensory Friendly Performance:** August 31, 2023, at 7:30 pm. Includes a handout detailing intense moments and a visual indicator for abrupt moments.
- **Opening Night:** September 2, 2023, at 8 pm. Includes a free post-show cast party.
- **Black Out Night:** September 7, 2023. An environment for an audience self-identifying as Black to experience the performance in community, followed by a reception.
- **Post-Show Conversations:** After select performances, engage in a conversation with the actors. Dates include September 8, 10, 15, and 22.

**Tickets:** Available for purchase with options for season subscriptions, single tickets, and group sales. Special pricing and benefits are available for 2023-24 subscription packages.

**Contact:** For more information, call 626.356.3100 or visit A Noise Within at 3352 E. Foothill Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91107.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience a powerful adaptation of Toni Morrison’s "The Bluest Eye," a story that is guaranteed to resonate long after the curtain falls.

Lydia R. Diamond

Events

Past events

May 17 - Jun 16, 2024

Toni Stone · Huntington Theatre Company

Aug 27 - Sep 24, 2023

The Bluest Eye · A Noise Within

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