Pullman Porter Blues is a 2012 play written by Cheryl West. Set in 1937, during the Great Depression, the play shows the story of the Pullman porters on a train ride aboard the Panama Limited from Chicago to New Orleans. [1] [2]
Variety reviewer Paul Harris wrote: "Despite its flaws, "Pullman Porter Blues" offers delightful moments and earns kudos for attitude." [3] The Chicago Reader's Justin Hayford was critical of the play's "repetitive scenes," [4] while the Chicago Tribune's Chris Jones found the production to be "a good 15 minutes too long" but was nonetheless entertained. [5]
Pullman Porter Blues is a 2012 play written by Cheryl West. Set in 1937, during the Great Depression, the play shows the story of the Pullman porters on a train ride aboard the Panama Limited from Chicago to New Orleans. [1] [2]
Variety reviewer Paul Harris wrote: "Despite its flaws, "Pullman Porter Blues" offers delightful moments and earns kudos for attitude." [3] The Chicago Reader's Justin Hayford was critical of the play's "repetitive scenes," [4] while the Chicago Tribune's Chris Jones found the production to be "a good 15 minutes too long" but was nonetheless entertained. [5]