Marie & Rosetta

What is Marie & Rosetta about?

Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the roof-raising 'godmother of rock'n'roll', influenced countless musicians from Elvis to Johnny Cash. Mississippi, 1946: Sister Rosetta has changed the face of gospel music with her exuberant, electric guitar-playing style. Shunned by straitlaced church folk for performing in nightclubs and glorying in rhythm and blues, she's persuaded the saintly young singer Marie Knight to join her on a tour of the segregated southern States.

This sparkling, intimate portrait of Rosetta and her beloved singing partner Marie Knight restores these forgotten musical heroines to the spotlight as one of the most remarkable and revolutionary duos in music history. Book Marie & Rosetta tickets at @sohoplace!

Why book Marie & Rosetta tickets?

Olivier winner Beverley Knight (Memphis, The Drifters Girl, Sister Act) delivers incandescent vocals as Sister Rosetta Tharpe, alongside Ntombizodwa Ndlovu making her West End debut as Marie Knight. Featuring a wealth of joyous rock and gospel hits including 'Didn't It Rain' and 'Peace in the Valley', the show features live musicians bringing these forgotten heroines back to life.

Following sell-out runs at Rose Theatre Kingston and Chichester Festival Theatre, this production transfers to @sohoplace for a strictly limited 7-week season.

Is Marie & Rosetta similar to other shows?

Fans of biographical plays with music celebrating forgotten heroines may also enjoy MJ the Musical and other jukebox shows in the West End.