Sophisticated Ladies at Porchlight Music Theatre

A celebration of the artist many consider “the most important composer in the history of jazz,” this stylish salute to “The Duke” will transport audiences on a high-stepping, dynamic journey through the life and times of one of America’s greatest showmen.

From his early days at Harlem’s legendary Cotton Club through growing success at Carnegie Hall, on Broadway, in Hollywood and around the world, this elegant, Tony Award-nominated entertainment features Ellington’s biggest hits, including “Mood Indigo,” “Take the ‘A’ Train,” “I’m Beginning to See the Light,” “Hit Me With a Hot Note and Watch Me Bounce,” “Perdido,” “It Don’t Mean a Thing,” “In a Sentimental Mood” and many others.

Music by Duke Ellington
Concept by Donald McKayle

Direction & Choreography by Brenda Didier & Florence Walker Harris
Music Direction by Jermaine Hill

Authors

• Al Hibbler
• Albany "Barney" Bigard
• Bill Katz
• Billy Strayhorn
• Bob Russell
• Don George
• Donald McKayle
• Duke Ellington
• Ervin Drake
• Gerald Wilson
• Hans Lengsfelder
• Harry Carney
• Harry James
• Irving Mills
• John Guare
• John Redmond
• Johnny Hodges
• Johnny Mercer
• Juan Tizol
• Lee Gaines
• Mack David
• Manny Kurtz
• Mitchell Parish
• Nick Kenny
• Paul Francis Webster
• R. Thiele
• Sid Kuller

Tony Awards and Nominations for Sophisticated Ladies