The MetroStage will feature the play “Black Pearl Sings” by Frank Higgins from April 21-May 29. MetroStage is located at 1201 N Royal St. The play features two women in Depression-era Texas in a journey of race andreconciliation, religion and tenacity in their search for the origins of folk music. The play is loosely based on the discovery of Huddie “Lead Belly” Ledbetter, a legendary folk singer and guitarist. Tickets cost $55. To purchase tickets, visit boxofficetickets.com/bot/wa/event?id=302973 or call the box office at 703-548-9044.