Doris Fields performance of Bessie Smith
Sun, May 10
|Summersville
The Lady and the Empress is a powerful one‑woman show by Doris Fields (Lady D), bringing to life the story and music of Bessie Smith, the Empress of the Blues. Running 90–100 minutes with a brief intermission, the performance highlights many of Smith’s most beloved songs.
Time & Location
May 10, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Summersville, 405 Old Main Dr, Summersville, WV 26651, USA
About the event
About Bessie
The stage play, “The Lady and the Empress” was written and is performed by multi-faceted West Virginia artist, Doris Fields also known as Lady D. In channeling the spirit of Bessie Smith, Fields melds past and present, old and new to create a fully self-aware Bessie Smith. Since there is only one known video of the singer performing and speaking, liberty was taken in creating a persona that meshes the personalities and talents of both Smith and Lady D.
Tickets
General Admission
Doris Fields - "Bessie Smith
$20.00
+$0.50 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00