Ella Fitzgerald: First Lady of Song at Milwaukee Repertory Theate

Award-winning actress Alexis J Roston salutes Americas favorite jazz singer, Ella Fitzgerald. Roston was last seen at Milwaukee Rep in her mesmerizing star turn as Billie Holiday in "Lady Day at Emersons Bar and Grill" (Chicagos Jeff Award, Black Theatre Alliance Award) and in the 2014 production of "The Color Purple." In a spellbinding performance, Roston effortlessly emits the sultry swing and playful joy that made Ella an American treasure. Classic tunes by Ellington, Gershwin, Porter and more include Summertime, The Lady Is a Tramp, and It Dont Mean a Thing If It Aint Got That Swing.Schedule:February 16 - March 14, 2021Tuesdays 7:30pm, Wednesdays 1:30pm/7:30pm, Thursdays-Fridays 7:30pm, Saturdays 3pm/8pm, Sundays 2pm/7pm*Please check our website for up-to-date info as dates/times are subject to change.