Studio Theatre’s immersive production of Dominique Morisseau’s Paradise Blue has set a new bar (literally) for the DC theatre experience. The production sees Studio’s Victor Shargai Theatre completely transformed into a 1949 jazz club in Black Bottom, Detroit. The immersive experience begins the second patrons step into the space through the unobtrusive 14th Street side entrance and encounter actors circulating through the room pre-show, performing in a jazz ensemble for the audience and tending to the fully functional bar.

The Paradise bar is made possible through Studio’s collaboration with bar partner Kbird (formerly Giggle Water), which provides all food and drink services. Patrons can step up to the Paradise bar to sample a menu of classic cocktails and snacks during the pre-show and

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