Toni Stone

Apr 2
Apr 18
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Toni Stone

Apr 2
- Apr 18, 2027
Next Stage

Perceptive and potent. Step into the batter’s box with the true story of the first woman to play professional baseball in the Negro Leagues in 1953. This high-energy play follows Toni’s fierce journey as she knocks down barriers and out-runs prejudice to play the game she loves. A powerful drama, it’s a celebration of resilience and the joy of the diamond. A “home run” that is an inspiring tribute to an American pioneer. *This play is in our season as a direct result of Theatre Memphis’ Read to Relate program.

An original play by Lydia R. Diamond / Director, Sherronda Whitmore Johnson

Tickets & Reservations

Single tickets go on sale and members may reserve seats as of November 10, 2026.

Cast

Toni Stone
Jordan Danyel
Alberga
Paul Arnett
Woody
Marcus Allen
Jimmy
Kevin Bland, Jr.
Spec
Timothy Woods
Stretch / u/s Alberga
Michael Adrian Davis
King Tut
Nicholas Weaver
Millie
Charles Ratcliff
Elzie
Charles Seaton
Swings
Rico Parker, Amari Harris
u/s Toni Stone
Jeanecia Ivy

Staff

Director
Sherronda Whitmore Johnson
Assistant Director
Keia Johnson
Choreographer
Angelina "Angel" Clark
Executive Producer
Debbie Litch (TM Staff)
Production Stage Manager / TD
Michael Compton (TM Staff)
Assistant Technical Director
Maggie Jackson (TM Staff)
Resident Scenic and Properties Designer
Jack Netzel-Yates (TM Staff)
Resident Costume Director
Amie Eoff (TM Staff)
Costume Shop Manager
Ashley Selberg (TM Staff)
Resident Lighting Designer
Nichole Northington (TM Staff)
Resident Sound Designer
Emily Luce (TM Staff)
Stage Manager
Kim Wicks

Toni Stone

Apr 2
- Apr 18, 2027
Next Stage

Perceptive and potent. Step into the batter’s box with the true story of the first woman to play professional baseball in the Negro Leagues in 1953. This high-energy play follows Toni’s fierce journey as she knocks down barriers and out-runs prejudice to play the game she loves. A powerful drama, it’s a celebration of resilience and the joy of the diamond. A “home run” that is an inspiring tribute to an American pioneer. *This play is in our season as a direct result of Theatre Memphis’ Read to Relate program.

An original play by Lydia R. Diamond / Director, Sherronda Whitmore Johnson

Tickets & Reservations

Single tickets go on sale and members may reserve seats as of November 10, 2026.

Performance Schedule

Apr
02
Friday Apr 2
7:30 pm
- 9:30 pm
Apr
02
Friday Apr 2
7:30 pm
- 9:30 pm
Apr
03
Saturday Apr 3
7:30 pm
- 9:30 pm
Apr
03
Saturday Apr 3
7:30 pm
- 9:30 pm
Apr
04
Sunday Apr 4
2:00 pm
- 4:00 pm
Apr
04
Sunday Apr 4
2:00 pm
- 4:00 pm
Apr
08
Thursday Apr 8
7:30 pm
- 9:30 pm
Apr
08
Thursday Apr 8
7:30 pm
- 9:30 pm
Apr
09
Friday Apr 9
7:30 pm
- 9:30 pm
Apr
09
Friday Apr 9
7:30 pm
- 9:30 pm
Apr
10
Saturday Apr 10
7:30 pm
- 9:30 pm
Apr
10
Saturday Apr 10
7:30 pm
- 9:30 pm

Cast

Toni Stone
Jordan Danyel
Alberga
Paul Arnett
Woody
Marcus Allen
Jimmy
Kevin Bland, Jr.
Spec
Timothy Woods
Stretch / u/s Alberga
Michael Adrian Davis
King Tut
Nicholas Weaver
Millie
Charles Ratcliff
Elzie
Charles Seaton
Swings
Rico Parker, Amari Harris
u/s Toni Stone
Jeanecia Ivy

Staff

Director
Sherronda Whitmore Johnson
Assistant Director
Keia Johnson
Choreographer
Angelina "Angel" Clark
Executive Producer
Debbie Litch (TM Staff)
Production Stage Manager / TD
Michael Compton (TM Staff)
Assistant Technical Director
Maggie Jackson (TM Staff)
Resident Scenic and Properties Designer
Jack Netzel-Yates (TM Staff)
Resident Costume Director
Amie Eoff (TM Staff)
Costume Shop Manager
Ashley Selberg (TM Staff)
Resident Lighting Designer
Nichole Northington (TM Staff)
Resident Sound Designer
Emily Luce (TM Staff)
Stage Manager
Kim Wicks

Lohrey Theatre

Seats up to 411

Both the Lohrey Theatre and the Next Stage Theatre are wheelchair accessible with a handicapped accessible restroom on the same level as the main lobby to both venues. The Lohrey Theatre also provides hearing assisted equipment to any who may require or request it, at no charge.

Lohrey Theatre Seating Chart

(Next Stage is open seating)

Next Stage

Seats up to 110

The black box Next Stage seats up to 110 and is also wheelchair accessible with state of the art equipment for sound and lighting.