Crossroads Presents YESTERDAYS: An Evening with Billie Holiday 2/17-27

YESTERDAYS: An Evening with Billie Holiday by Reenie Upchurch runs February 17 - 27

Starring Vanessa Rubin
Directed by Woodie King, Jr.
Musical Direction by Levi Barcourt
The final performance of jazz vocalist Billie Holiday as envisioned by playwright Reenie Upchurch is captured in this powerful musical drama. Set in May 1959 in a small New York nightclub and played by jazz singer Vanessa Rubin, the on-stage Billie Holiday intersperses songs with stories of her troubled life along with historical moments from the 1930's and 1940's jazz scene.

Performances: Evenings at 8:00 February 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 and 26.
Matinees at 3:00 February 20, 26 and 27.
Press Night/Opening Night: Saturday February 19 at 8:00 pm.
Tickets: $40-50; $65 for opening night including a reception. May be purchased online at www.CrossroadsTheatreCompany.org or by calling 732-545-8100.
Location: Crossroads Theatre, 7 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Website: www.CrossroadsTheatreCompany.org
Telephone: 732-545-8100

 

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