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Welcome to Big Mamas: The Musical! Get ready for a night of laughter, music, and fun at The Pearl Theatre at Charleston Stage's West Ashley Theatre Center. Join us for an unforgettable experience. Don't miss out on this exciting event filled with talented performers and catchy tunes. Grab your friends and family and come enjoy a night out at Big Mamas: The Musical!

In a deeply segregated era, "Big Mamas" tells the story of black performers trying to make a name for themselves while contracted with the Theatre Owner's Booking Association. A contract with T.O.B.A. meant steady work. Performers called it "doing Toby time" because the living conditions were so rough and the pay was so meager. However, they sung their songs in true vaudeville tradition and made light of their everyday struggles. As a result, the Big Mamas overcome and inspire us all!