Santoya Fields stars in “Toni Stone.” (Courtesy/Ryan Maxwell Photography) Arena Stage has announced the remaining run of “Toni Stone,” a play about the first woman to play professional ball in the Negro Leagues, has been canceled due to a non-COVID related health issue. No information was given on the nature of the “health issue,” or who in the production had been affected. The production, which received significant praise in the D.C. area, was originally due to run until Oct. 3. Arena Stage says ticket holders for canceled dates can receive a refund through the box office, or ticket broker. Despite the show’s cancellation, audiences at Nationals Park will still enjoy a free, live simulcast of the production Sunday night at 7:30 p.m. More information on that simulcast can be found here. In a tweet sent out Saturday afternoon, Arena Stage stated: “The care and safety of Arena Stage’s artists, staff and patrons are of the utmost importance, and will continue to be our priority.”
Due to a non-Covid related health issue, the remainder of the run of “Toni Stone” is canceled. Ticketholders will be contacted. Audiences can still enjoy the FREE showing at Nats Park on Sunday. We are proud to share how Toni Stone blazed a trail for Black women in sports. pic.twitter.com/G2ZkIuekbi
The play, which stars Santoya Fields in the title role, was adapted from Martha Ackmann’s book “Curveball: The Remarkable Story of Toni Stone,” and adapted for the stage by playwright Lydia R. Diamond (“Smart People”). WTOP’s Jason Fraley contributed to this report.
Do you remember? It’s a special night for Earth, Wind & Fire fans
It’s that time of year again – the 21st night of September, made famous in Earth, Wind & Fire’s 1978 hit “September,” one of their catchiest, most beautiful songs.
The group hits on all cylinders: a trademark indestructible groove; horn section passages that reveal new subtleties even on the third or fourth listen; a bass part by the incomparable Verdine White that makes a virtual concerto for bass players; wistful lyrics about blue talk, love and memory; and the soaring, interlocking voices of the late Maurice White and soprano Philip Bailey.
