Marie and Rosetta

By George Brant Featuring the Music of Rosetta Tharpe and Marie Knight Directed by E. Faye Butler “Marie and Rosetta” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com A huge influence on Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, Johnny Cash, and Jimi Hendrix, Sister Rosetta Tharpe was a legend in her time. Her fierce guitar, magnetic stage presence, and swinging style transformed traditional gospel music, earning her the honorary title: godmother of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Marie and Rosetta chronicles her first rehearsal with a young protégée, Marie Knight, as they prepare to embark on a tour that would establish them as one of the great duos in music history.