Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill at Ivoryton Playhouse
Dates: 5/7/2026 - 5/31/2026
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Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill, running May 8 through May 31 at Ivoryton Playhouse, is set in a small Philadelphia nightclub in 1959 and captures one of Billie Holiday's final performances. Broadway alum Christina Acosta Robinson stars as Holiday, with actor-musician Manny Houston as Jimmy Powers, Holiday's accompanist and confidant, who also serves as Music Director. The production features live jazz and iconic songs including "God Bless the Child" and "Strange Fruit," exploring Holiday's life, loves, and the struggles that shaped her artistry. The production contains mature themes and language.
Cast and Creative Team for Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill at Ivoryton Playhouse
Cast
Jocelyn Pleasant
Ensemble
Christina Acosta Robinson
Billie Holiday
Eneji Alungbe
Ensemble
Manny Houston
Jimmy Powers
Creative Team
Nikiya Mathis
Wig Designer
Tinika Sadiku
Wig Associate
Holly Price
Assistant Stage Manager
James Joseph Clark
Stage Manager
Brian Salvia
Audio Engineer
Sean Spina
Costume Designer
Kat Schorn
Props Designer
Marcus Abbott
Scenic and Lighting Designer
Todd L. Underwood
Director
Rhian Franchebois
Sound Designer
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