Billie Holiday News

Two of the biggest voices join forces for one-night only on the NJPAC stage as part of the 12th annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival. Legendary jazz singer Dee Dee Bridgewater pairs up with brilliant pianist Bill Charlap (West Orange, New Jersey) in an evening of jazz standards and American classics from the duo’s vast repertoire.

Carol Sue will return to the stage at Don't Tell Mama, 10/31, 11/15 , and 12/10, following her sold out show at the Green Room last fall. Learn more about the upcoming shows and how to get tickets here!

El próximo lunes 25 de septiembre se estrenará en el Teatro Arlequín Gran Via la segunda temporada de TROVADORES DEL JAZZ, que podrá verse hasta el próximo 18 de diciembre.

Discover the historical impact of the expatriate art scene in postwar France with the exhibition 'Americans in Paris: Artists Working in Postwar France, 1946–1962.' Explore over 130 artworks that shed light on this creative period and the artists who sought refuge from discrimination. Opening on March 2, 2024, at the Grey Art Museum in New York City.

Baltimore’s own Tanea Renee has returned to the stage as Billie Holiday in a new production of Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill at Baltimore Center Stage.  See photos from the production.

The Schoolhouse Theater will present the Westchester Premier of James Sheldon's 3-Way Stop, directed by Schoolhouse Artistic Director Owen Thompson.

Axis Theatre Company will present Rip Tide, a new play written and performed by Edgar Oliver that takes audiences back to where it all began for the New York City icon. Learn how to purchase tickets!

New rehearsal photographs of  Sinatra The Musical, the brand new musical based on the life and career of the legend and cultural icon have been released. Check them out here!

This production is almost as fabulous as Billie Holiday herself.

Check out the details on all jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running September 11th - September 24th here!

Jaja's African Hair Braiding will begin previews tonight, Tuesday, September 12 and open on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Meet the cast of Jaja's African Hair Braiding here!

Baltimore Center Stage has announced that Tony Award-nominated and Obie Award winning director Stevie Walker-Webb will join the company as Artistic Director. Learn more about when Walker-Webb will take over the role here!

Belvoir presents Tony-award winning hit Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill, a musical play about the life of jazz great Billie Holiday, starring AACTA Award-winner Zahra Newman, on from 14 September to 15 October 2023. 

651 ARTS - Brooklyn’s premier institution for the African Diasporic performing arts - will launch its Fall 2023 Season with DELIRIOUS Dances/Edisa Weeks’ epic performance trilogy 3 RITES: Life, Liberty, Happiness. See photos from inside the rehearsal room below!

A miniature masterpiece.

Kansas City Repertory Theatre opens its 60th Anniversary 2023-24 season with the timeless passionate tour-de-force, Cyrano de Bergerac, written by Edmond Rostand, freely adapted by Martin Crimp and directed by Associate Artistic Director Nelson T. Eusebio III. Performances run September 5 through 24, 2023, at Spencer Theatre.   

Discover the latest news from Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 as they announce 'DAPHNE,' a captivating new play by Renae Simone Jarrett. Directed by Sarah Hughes, this highly anticipated production will be running at Lincoln Center Theater. Immerse yourself in the world premiere of 'DAPHNE' and witness the talent showcased at this renowned theater institution.

Rehearsals for Sinatra The Musical, the much anticipated brand new musical based on the life and career of the legend and cultural icon, began last week. Check out an all new video behind the scenes with Matt Doyle here!

Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill, a Billie Holiday musical, is now at the New London Barn Playhouse, running from August 23rd - September 3rd.

Get ready to be captivated by the powerful and intimate performance of 'Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill' at New London Barn Playhouse. Experience the life and music of legendary singer Billie Holiday in this mesmerizing musical tribute.