August Wilson's Gem of the Ocean
Sat, Feb 27
|William Peace University/Leggett Theatre
Gem of the Ocean is set in Pittsburgh in 1904 and follows a troubled young man named Citizen Barlow who seeks spiritual redemption from a 285-year-old healer named Aunt Ester.
Time & Location
Feb 27, 2027, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
William Peace University/Leggett Theatre, 15 E Peace St, Raleigh, NC 27604, USA
About the event
Gem of the Ocean is a 2003 play by August Wilson that serves as the chronological beginning of his famous ten-play American Century Cycle, which explores the Black American experience across each decade of the 20th century. In spiritual turmoil, a new life is sought and a magical journey across history and time is undertaken
Know Before You Go:
Location: Primarily performed at Leggett Theatre at William Peace University.
Parking: Free parking is available in the lot at Peace Street and N. Blount Street.
Arrival: Seating is first-come, first-serve—plan to arrive early to get your preferred seats.
Accessibility: Ramps, elevators, ADA seating, and scheduled touch tours for visually impaired patrons are available.
Tickets
General Admission (18+)
From $26.00 to $32.50
$32.50
$30.00
$28.00
Total
$0.00