This interactive dramatic comedy “I Was There When The Blues Was Red Hot” was first mounted at the historic Palm Tavern, owned, and operated by “Mama” Gerri Oliver, in the heart of Bronzeville at 446 East 47th Street in Chicago on Friday, October 2, 1998. It was only supposed to run twice but ran for 259 performances until the Palm Tavern’s forced closing by the City of Chicago in July 2001. This is the first play that Fernando Jones ever wrote. Join us in celebrating the 25th anniversary of this play.