Duke Ellington
Birth Place: Washington, DC, USA
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Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Music in a Play
Duke Ellington, Timon of Athens
Videos
Video: Opera Singer Denyce Graves Reflects on Career Ahead of Retirement on PBS
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-02-11 10:31:46
Video: Original DREAMGIRLS Star Jennifer Holliday Sings 'I Am Changing' At 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - 2026-01-09 23:01:37
Video: Melissa Errico Sings 'I Can Dream, Can't I?' in Video for Upcoming Album
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-09-26 10:21:20
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Monty Alexander, Charles Mingus Orchestra, Jocelyn Gould & More Set for Birdland in August
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2026
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a lineup including VINCE GIORDANO & THE NIGHTHAWKS, David Marino, and JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY over a two-week run.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2026
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a lineup including VINCE GIORDANO & THE NIGHTHAWKS, David Marino, and JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY over a two-week run.
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.
SFJAZZ September Lineup to Honor Ray Brown, Coltrane, Miles Davis Centennials
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2026
SFJAZZ will open its 2026-27 season with a September lineup marking centennials for Ray Brown, John Coltrane, and Miles Davis, featuring Christian McBride, Nduduzo Makhathini, and Paul Cornish.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2026
SFJAZZ will open its 2026-27 season with a September lineup marking centennials for Ray Brown, John Coltrane, and Miles Davis, featuring Christian McBride, Nduduzo Makhathini, and Paul Cornish.
TRIBUTARIES Album Release Concert to Celebrate New England Jazz Collaborative Debut
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 6, 2026
New England Jazz Collaborative will mark the release of its debut album TRIBUTARIES with a concert at Arrow Street Arts in Cambridge, featuring works by four member composers.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 6, 2026
New England Jazz Collaborative will mark the release of its debut album TRIBUTARIES with a concert at Arrow Street Arts in Cambridge, featuring works by four member composers.
Princess Nokia to Make Lehman Center Debut This September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2026
Princess Nokia will bring a career-spanning retrospective to the Bronx for her first performance at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, with Yaya Bey opening.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2026
Princess Nokia will bring a career-spanning retrospective to the Bronx for her first performance at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, with Yaya Bey opening.
BIG THIEF Tour to Welcome Ben LaMar Gay for Twelve-Show Run
by Rachel Stone - Aug 6, 2026
Ben LaMar Gay is set to join BIG THIEF for a twelve-show stretch of performances, according to a recent announcement from the band.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 6, 2026
Ben LaMar Gay is set to join BIG THIEF for a twelve-show stretch of performances, according to a recent announcement from the band.
JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY and More Set for August Birdland Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2026
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater in New York revealed a monthlong slate of jazz performances, including Bill Charlap and Renee Rosnes, Monty Alexander, and the MIKI YAMANAKA TRIO.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2026
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater in New York revealed a monthlong slate of jazz performances, including Bill Charlap and Renee Rosnes, Monty Alexander, and the MIKI YAMANAKA TRIO.
PLAY ON! Cast and Creative Team Set for Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2026
Chicago Shakespeare Theater has announced the cast and creative team for PLAY ON!, a jazz musical retelling of Twelfth Night set to Duke Ellington's music, opening its 40th Anniversary Season.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2026
Chicago Shakespeare Theater has announced the cast and creative team for PLAY ON!, a jazz musical retelling of Twelfth Night set to Duke Ellington's music, opening its 40th Anniversary Season.
SAUDADE DO PAULO Album by Carlos Malta & Cliff Korman Submitted for Latin Grammy
by Joshua Wright - Jul 30, 2026
The album, released on Biscoito Fino, explores the work of Brazilian saxophonist and composer Paulo Moura and is being submitted for Latin Grammy consideration in multiple categories.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 30, 2026
The album, released on Biscoito Fino, explores the work of Brazilian saxophonist and composer Paulo Moura and is being submitted for Latin Grammy consideration in multiple categories.
Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano to Bring Songbook Show to the Hamptons
by Joshua Wright - Jul 30, 2026
Cabaret duo Eric Comstock and Barbara Fasano will perform a summer songbook program in the Hamptons, offering an evening of classic American song.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 30, 2026
Cabaret duo Eric Comstock and Barbara Fasano will perform a summer songbook program in the Hamptons, offering an evening of classic American song.
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.
Kings Place Will Launch Autumn/Winter 2026 Jazz Season With Dave Holland, Bill Laurance, and More
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2026
Kings Place will present an expanded jazz season featuring DAVE HOLLAND, BILL LAURANCE, FERGUS McCREADIE and MATT CARMICHAEL, alongside its largest EFG London Jazz Festival programme to date.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2026
Kings Place will present an expanded jazz season featuring DAVE HOLLAND, BILL LAURANCE, FERGUS McCREADIE and MATT CARMICHAEL, alongside its largest EFG London Jazz Festival programme to date.
Review: HARLEM AFTER DARK Evokes an Older Age at Birdland Jazz Club
by Andrew Poretz - Jul 27, 2026
Allan Harris brought the spirit of an intimate Harlem house party to Birdland with Harlem After Dark, joined by Maya Azucena, AC Lincoln, and a stellar jazz trio for an evening of blues, swing, tap dance, and irresistible musical chemistry.
by Andrew Poretz - Jul 27, 2026
Allan Harris brought the spirit of an intimate Harlem house party to Birdland with Harlem After Dark, joined by Maya Azucena, AC Lincoln, and a stellar jazz trio for an evening of blues, swing, tap dance, and irresistible musical chemistry.
CELEBRATION OF ELLA FITZGERALD to Feature Grammy Winner Latonia Moore at NYC Opera
by Joshua Wright - Jul 24, 2026
New York City Opera will present a Celebration of Ella Fitzgerald concert in Bryant Park, featuring three-time Grammy Award-winning soprano Latonia Moore honoring the music of 'The First Lady of Song.'
by Joshua Wright - Jul 24, 2026
New York City Opera will present a Celebration of Ella Fitzgerald concert in Bryant Park, featuring three-time Grammy Award-winning soprano Latonia Moore honoring the music of 'The First Lady of Song.'
Chicago Tap Theatre's Mark Yonally to Receive Hoofer Award from American Tap Dance Foundation
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2026
Chicago Tap Theatre Founder and Artistic Director Mark Yonally has been selected to receive the 2026 Hoofer Award from the American Tap Dance Foundation, to be presented at the Tap City Awards in New York City.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2026
Chicago Tap Theatre Founder and Artistic Director Mark Yonally has been selected to receive the 2026 Hoofer Award from the American Tap Dance Foundation, to be presented at the Tap City Awards in New York City.
Debby Boone, Billy Stritch and More to Join TONY BENNETT CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 21, 2026
Jazz at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club will present a Tony Bennett Centennial Celebration as part of its Songbook Sundays series, featuring Debby Boone, Billy Stritch, Gabrielle Stravelli, and David Marino.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 21, 2026
Jazz at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club will present a Tony Bennett Centennial Celebration as part of its Songbook Sundays series, featuring Debby Boone, Billy Stritch, Gabrielle Stravelli, and David Marino.
Dance Theatre of Harlem to Perform at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts in the Bronx
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2026
Lehman Center for the Performing Arts will present Dance Theatre of Harlem in a one-night-only Bronx performance featuring works by William Forsythe, Robert Garland, and Robert Bondara.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2026
Lehman Center for the Performing Arts will present Dance Theatre of Harlem in a one-night-only Bronx performance featuring works by William Forsythe, Robert Garland, and Robert Bondara.
John Pizzarelli to Release Tony Bennett Centennial EP and Play Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2026
John Pizzarelli will release P.S. Mr. Bennett, a five-song companion EP to his album Dear Mr. Bennett, followed by a five-night run at Birdland Jazz Club with pianist Isaiah J. Thompson and bassist Mike Karn.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2026
John Pizzarelli will release P.S. Mr. Bennett, a five-song companion EP to his album Dear Mr. Bennett, followed by a five-night run at Birdland Jazz Club with pianist Isaiah J. Thompson and bassist Mike Karn.
JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA WITH WYNTON MARSALIS and More Set for Seattle Theatre Group 2026/27 Performing Arts Series
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2026
Seattle Theatre Group announced its 2026/27 Performing Arts Series, featuring 15 performances spanning jazz, dance, global music, and theatre, including a newly commissioned work from Perfume Genius and Kate Wallich.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2026
Seattle Theatre Group announced its 2026/27 Performing Arts Series, featuring 15 performances spanning jazz, dance, global music, and theatre, including a newly commissioned work from Perfume Genius and Kate Wallich.
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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Duke Ellington written?
Duke Ellington has written 15 shows including Cotton Club Parade (Composer), Jump for Joy (Composer), Blue Holiday (Composer/Lyricist), Beggar's Holiday (Composer), My People (Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist), Pousse-Café (Composer), Bubbling Brown Sugar (Composer/Lyricist), Sophisticated Ladies (Lyricist), Queenie Pie (Composer), Stardust (Composer), A Drum is a Woman (Composer/Lyricist), Play On! (Composer), Dream (Composer/Lyricist), Swing! (Composer/Lyricist), Taking a Chance on Love (Composer).
What awards has Duke Ellington been nominated for?
Duke Ellington has been nominated for the Outstanding Music in a Play award at the Drama Desk Awards for his work on the play "Timon of Athens".
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