Billy Strayhorn
Billy Strayhorn is a composer/lyricist, lyricist whose BroadwayWorld credits include Play On!.
Date of Birth: November 29, 1915 (110)
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Video: How Tony Nominees Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman Heated Up this Broadway Season
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - 2023-05-03 15:16:56
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Curtis Stewart to Perform 24 AMERICAN CAPRICES at 92NY
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2026
Violinist and composer Curtis Stewart will perform selections from his 24 AMERICAN CAPRICES alongside works from his GRAMMY-nominated album OF LOVE at the 92nd Street Y in New York.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2026
Violinist and composer Curtis Stewart will perform selections from his 24 AMERICAN CAPRICES alongside works from his GRAMMY-nominated album OF LOVE at the 92nd Street Y in New York.
Jeff Colella & Putter Smith to Release Duo Album BETWEEN FRIENDS
by Rachel Stone - Aug 17, 2026
Pianist Jeff Colella and bassist Putter Smith will release BETWEEN FRIENDS on AJI Records/Capri Records, a follow-up to their acclaimed duo album Lotus Blossom.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 17, 2026
Pianist Jeff Colella and bassist Putter Smith will release BETWEEN FRIENDS on AJI Records/Capri Records, a follow-up to their acclaimed duo album Lotus Blossom.
TO OSCAR WITH LOVE: Amber Weekes Honors Oscar Brown, Jr. Centenary
by Rachel Stone - Aug 7, 2026
Jazz vocalist Amber Weekes has released her fifth album, TO OSCAR WITH LOVE, featuring twelve songs by Oscar Brown, Jr., ahead of his birth centenary.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 7, 2026
Jazz vocalist Amber Weekes has released her fifth album, TO OSCAR WITH LOVE, featuring twelve songs by Oscar Brown, Jr., ahead of his birth centenary.
Newport Classical to Launch 2026-2027 Chamber Series With Twelve Concerts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2026
Newport Classical announced its sixth full-season Chamber Series, presenting twelve concerts at its Recital Hall in downtown Newport, with tickets going on sale to the public this summer.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2026
Newport Classical announced its sixth full-season Chamber Series, presenting twelve concerts at its Recital Hall in downtown Newport, with tickets going on sale to the public this summer.
PLACE IS THE SPACE to Open at CAP UCLA as Four-Hour Immersive Jazz Experience
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2026
CAP UCLA will present Edgar Arceneaux and Frank Lawson's PLACE IS THE SPACE at The Nimoy, a four-hour immersive performance blending live jazz, theatrical storytelling, and multimedia design inspired by Sun Ra.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2026
CAP UCLA will present Edgar Arceneaux and Frank Lawson's PLACE IS THE SPACE at The Nimoy, a four-hour immersive performance blending live jazz, theatrical storytelling, and multimedia design inspired by Sun Ra.
ELF THE MUSICAL, NEVADA BALLET THEATRE & More to Highlight The Smith Center's Holiday Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2026
The Smith Center for the Performing Arts announced its upcoming holiday lineup, featuring ELF THE MUSICAL, Nevada Ballet Theatre, the Las Vegas Philharmonic, and performances by Antonia Bennett, Clint Holmes, and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2026
The Smith Center for the Performing Arts announced its upcoming holiday lineup, featuring ELF THE MUSICAL, Nevada Ballet Theatre, the Las Vegas Philharmonic, and performances by Antonia Bennett, Clint Holmes, and more.
Rene Marie, Tierney Sutton, and Jane Monheit to Perform at Smoke Jazz Club
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2026
Smoke Jazz Club in New York will present three jazz vocalists — Tierney Sutton, Jane Monheit, and Rene Marie — in separate engagements, with Sutton joined by trumpeter Randy Brecker and saxophonist Houston Person.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2026
Smoke Jazz Club in New York will present three jazz vocalists — Tierney Sutton, Jane Monheit, and Rene Marie — in separate engagements, with Sutton joined by trumpeter Randy Brecker and saxophonist Houston Person.
RENT, CABARET, LA BOHÈME, and More Set For The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2026
The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music announced its 2026-27 performance schedule, featuring 15 concerts and stage productions including LA BOHÈME, RENT, and CABARET, with tickets on sale now.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2026
The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music announced its 2026-27 performance schedule, featuring 15 concerts and stage productions including LA BOHÈME, RENT, and CABARET, with tickets on sale now.
ETCHINGS FESTIVAL to Return for 17th Season This July
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026
The Etchings Festival announced its 17th season in Northampton, MA, featuring Ecce Ensemble alongside King Klavé Trio, jazz sextet Surface of Sphere, and a closing program of new classical voices.
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026
The Etchings Festival announced its 17th season in Northampton, MA, featuring Ecce Ensemble alongside King Klavé Trio, jazz sextet Surface of Sphere, and a closing program of new classical voices.
Etchings Festival Unveils 17th Summer Season Program
by Josh Sharpe - May 27, 2026
The Etchings Festival - directed by Grace Hughes, JoAnna Pope, and John Aylward - has unveiled its 17th summer season, featuring contemporary music across a wide variety of genres.
by Josh Sharpe - May 27, 2026
The Etchings Festival - directed by Grace Hughes, JoAnna Pope, and John Aylward - has unveiled its 17th summer season, featuring contemporary music across a wide variety of genres.
Review: AN EVENING WITH BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL at The 92nd Street Y Uplifted
by Gregory Fletcher - Mar 20, 2026
Mitchell sent the audience out into the night uplifted, restored, and indeed, full of hope and joy with his 3/19 show, performing a wide range of songs from his Broadway roles in RAGTIME and MAN OF LA MANCHA to contemporary works.
by Gregory Fletcher - Mar 20, 2026
Mitchell sent the audience out into the night uplifted, restored, and indeed, full of hope and joy with his 3/19 show, performing a wide range of songs from his Broadway roles in RAGTIME and MAN OF LA MANCHA to contemporary works.
Lineup Set For 54th Annual Stanford Jazz Festival at Stanford University
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2026
The Stanford Jazz Workshop has announced the 54th annual Stanford Jazz Festival at Stanford University. This year's festival will feature a diverse lineup including jazz legends and contemporary artists across various genres.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2026
The Stanford Jazz Workshop has announced the 54th annual Stanford Jazz Festival at Stanford University. This year's festival will feature a diverse lineup including jazz legends and contemporary artists across various genres.
Pittsburgh Public Theater To Present AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE In February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 6, 2026
Pittsburgh Public Theater kicks off 2026 with the Pittsburgh premiere of the recent Broadway adaptation of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, taking the stage at the O'Reilly Theater in Downtown Pittsburgh February 4-22, 2026.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 6, 2026
Pittsburgh Public Theater kicks off 2026 with the Pittsburgh premiere of the recent Broadway adaptation of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, taking the stage at the O'Reilly Theater in Downtown Pittsburgh February 4-22, 2026.
Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra to Present ROMEO & JULIET: Ellington's Love Songs
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2026
Experience an evening of elegance, passion, and timeless jazz with the CJRO big band at the Arvada Center. The twenty-two-piece big band will also feature a string section including violins, viola and a cello.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2026
Experience an evening of elegance, passion, and timeless jazz with the CJRO big band at the Arvada Center. The twenty-two-piece big band will also feature a string section including violins, viola and a cello.
THEATRE LOVES JAZZ to Celebrate The Spirit Of Pittsburgh's Historic Freedom House
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 26, 2025
Get ready for an evening of epic jazz and landmark local history when MCG Jazz and Prime Stage Theatre present 'Pittsburgh Jazz Legacy: A Concert Celebrating the Spirit of Freedom House'.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 26, 2025
Get ready for an evening of epic jazz and landmark local history when MCG Jazz and Prime Stage Theatre present 'Pittsburgh Jazz Legacy: A Concert Celebrating the Spirit of Freedom House'.
SFJAZZ Unveils December 2025 Programming
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2025
SFJAZZ will present a full month of holiday programming throughout December 2025, featuring returning artists, new collaborations, and seasonal concerts across the Miner Auditorium and Joe Henderson Lab.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2025
SFJAZZ will present a full month of holiday programming throughout December 2025, featuring returning artists, new collaborations, and seasonal concerts across the Miner Auditorium and Joe Henderson Lab.
Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano Quartet Will Return to Birdland Jazz Club with SO NICE TO COME HOME TO
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 17, 2025
The Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano Quartet will return to Birdland Jazz Club on November 29 with SO NICE TO COME HOME TO. The performance features longtime collaborators Sean Smith and Vito Lesczak.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 17, 2025
The Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano Quartet will return to Birdland Jazz Club on November 29 with SO NICE TO COME HOME TO. The performance features longtime collaborators Sean Smith and Vito Lesczak.
The Charles Mingus Orchestra and More Set for Birdland This Week
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a full slate of performances from November 17–30, including appearances by Eliane Elias, Steve Ross, Tatiana Eva Marie, Ken Peplowski, and the Charles Mingus Orchestra.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a full slate of performances from November 17–30, including appearances by Eliane Elias, Steve Ross, Tatiana Eva Marie, Ken Peplowski, and the Charles Mingus Orchestra.
Duke Ellington Center And The American Tap Dance Foundation To Present SUCH SWEET THUNDER At Symphony Space
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 10, 2025
The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts, in association with The American Tap Dance Foundation, will present Such Sweet Thunder on Friday, December 12 at 7:00 PM at Symphony Space’s Peter Jay Sharp Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 10, 2025
The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts, in association with The American Tap Dance Foundation, will present Such Sweet Thunder on Friday, December 12 at 7:00 PM at Symphony Space’s Peter Jay Sharp Theatre.
Photos: Jason Yeager Celebrates Billy Strayhorn & Duke Ellington At Birdland!
by Gillian Blum - Nov 8, 2025
Check out photos from when pianist and bandleader Jason Yeager lit up the Birdland stage last week with a swinging celebration of Billy Strayhorn and Duke Ellington.
by Gillian Blum - Nov 8, 2025
Check out photos from when pianist and bandleader Jason Yeager lit up the Birdland stage last week with a swinging celebration of Billy Strayhorn and Duke Ellington.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Billy Strayhorn written?
Billy Strayhorn has written 4 shows including Bubbling Brown Sugar (Composer/Lyricist), Sophisticated Ladies (Lyricist), A Drum is a Woman (Composer/Lyricist), Dream (Composer/Lyricist).
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