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Billy Taylor STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1934
Manhattan Knights

"(Wake Up.) Sleepy Moon" Performer

"Isn't It a Funny Thing" Performer

"Lovely, Lovely Day" Performer

"Street Scene" Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1934
Sylvester Martin

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1929
Phil Randolph

[Broadway]
1928
Noel Burnham

[Broadway]
1925
Sing Sing

[Broadway]
1924
Wash Brimmage

[Broadway]
1922
Ted Miller

Writing

Composer

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Actor Jeffrey Wright Delivered The 35th Annual Nancy Hanks Lecture On Arts And Public Policy

Renowned actor Jeffrey Wright gives an insightful address at the 35th Annual Nancy Hanks Lecture on Arts and Public Policy, discussing the importance and impact of arts in society.

Video: Watch Erika Jayne Prepare For Las Vegas in BET IT ALL ON BLONDE Documentary Trailer

The two-hour documentary special chronicles Erika Jayne's hard-fought journey to the opening night of her highly anticipated Las Vegas residency. “Erika Jayne: Bet It All on Blonde” follows “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Erika Jayne's challenging road to the opening night of her unprecedented Las Vegas residency. Watch the video!

Grammy-Nominated Imani Winds Celebrates Composers Of Color, February 24

The Music Institute of Chicago presents Grammy-nominated quintet Imani Winds performing “Black and Brown II: A celebration of composers of color” Saturday, February 24 at 7:30 p.m. at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue in downtown Evanston.

Jazz Stars Ambrose Akinmusire, Dee Dee Bridgewater and Stefon Harris To Perform On Final Day of Gift of Fifth Holiday Open Streets

Jazz icons Ambrose Akinmusire, Dee Dee Bridgewater, and Stefon Harris will perform as part of Fifth Avenue Holiday Open Streets on December 17. Don't miss this opportunity to see these talented artists in action!

Flushing Town Hall Will Hold 17th Annual NEA Jazz Masters Concert Next Month

On Friday, December 15 at 8:00 PM, Flushing Town Hall will proudly host its 17th annual NEA Jazz Masters concert, presenting 'The Music of the NEA Jazz Masters and Original Compositions.'

Chamber Music America Names Cleveland Quartet Award Recipient

Chamber Music America (CMA), the national network for ensemble music professionals, announced today that the Balourdet Quartet will receive the prestigious Cleveland Quartet Award for the 2024–25 and 2025–26 seasons.

Erika Jayne's BET IT ALL ON BLONDE Las Vegas Special Coming to Bravo Next Year

The two-part documentary follows “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Erika Jayne’s challenging road to the opening night of her unprecedented Las Vegas residency. Through a compilation of formal interviews and observational footage, the documentary chronicles the lead-up to Erika Jayne’s show-stopping Las Vegas debut. Watch a video preview!

Review: Natalie Douglas's Passion Infects During Her JUNETEENTH JUBILEE at Birdland Jazz Club

The performer's fiery personality brought the audience to tears and later to their feet as they sang and clapped along.

The Kennedy Center Reveals Participants of the 23rd Annual Betty Carter's Jazz Ahead

The Kennedy Center has revealed the 2023 cohort of the 23rd iteration of its annual international professional development program Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead.

Steven Oquendo Latin Jazz Orchestra Comes to Bryant Park This Weekend

Created in 2009 and led by distinguished trumpeter, jazz historian, and music educator, Steven Oquendo, The Steven Oquendo Latin Jazz Orchestra (SOLJO) is a force to be reckoned with. This bold big band is made up of 19 superbly talented guardians of Latin music.

Shriver Hall Concert Series Announces 2023-24 Season

​​​​​​​Shriver Hall Concert Series (SHCS) - Baltimore's premier presenter of chamber music ensembles and solo recitalists - has announced its 2023-24 and 58th concert season.

Flushing Town Hall to Present OCTOGENARIAN WOMEN OF JAZZ During Women's History Month

On Friday, March 24 at 8 PM, Flushing Town Hall will present Octogenarian Women of Jazz during Women’s History Month. 

Flushing Town Hall Presents 'Songs for Barry Harris' Next Month

On Friday, December 2 at 8:00 PM, Flushing Town Hall will pay tribute to one of the greatest NEA Jazz Masters with Songs for Barry Harris, featuring NEA Jazz Master Sheila Jordan, bassist Harvie S, and jazz guitarist Roni Ben-Hur. The trio will perform jazz standards and tunes Barry Harris played throughout his phenomenal career and share unique stories and memories about the outstanding jazz luminary for the anniversary of his passing. 

Bloomingdale School Of Music 2022/23 Faculty Concert Series Birthday Celebration - THE MUSIC OF MICHAEL COCHRANE

Bloomingdale School of Music announces its 2022/23 Faculty Concert Series at the David Greer Concert Hall, 323 West 108th Street, NYC.

Annual NEA Jazz Masters Concert Returns To Flushing Town Hall With THE BLUES FEELING Next Month

On Saturday, November 12th, Flushing Town Hall will host the 16th annual NEA Jazz Masters concert “The Blues Feeling,” led by the acclaimed American jazz virtuoso Jimmy Owens.

Julia Bullock to Release First Solo Recording in December

The album features Samuel Barber’s Knoxville: Summer of 1915 and the aria “Memorial de Tlatelolco” from John Adams’s El Niño – featuring London’s Philharmonia Orchestra and conductor Christian Reif. With Reif as pianist, Bullock performs “City Called Heaven” and songs by Oscar Brown, Jr., Billy Taylor, Sandy Denny, and Connie Converse.

Parsons Dance is Coming to the Fred Kavli Theatre in Thousand Oaks This October

Parsons Dance will thrill audiences with their energized, athletic and joyous style of dance on Sunday, October 2, 2022, at 7:00 pm at the Fred Kavli Theatre.

The Kennedy Center Announces Participants of the 22nd Annual Betty Carter's JAZZ AHEAD

The Kennedy Center’s international jazz career development program announced the participants of the 22nd annual Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead (BCJA) program. The two-week residency includes training in performance, composing, and career development.

25th Annual Mary Lou Williams Jazz Festival Announces Two Free Performances

The Kennedy Center has announced two free performances at Millennium Stage, featuring Next Jazz Legacy, as part of the 25th Anniversary celebration of the Mary Lou Williams Jazz Festival.

Billy Taylor FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Billy Taylor been in?

Billy Taylor has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.

How many West End shows has Billy Taylor been in?

Billy Taylor has not appeared in the West End.

How many shows has Billy Taylor written?

Billy Taylor has written 1 shows including Keep Moving (Composer).

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