Billy Strayhorn
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Pittsburgh Public Theater To Present AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE In February (Jan 7, 2026)
Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra to Present ROMEO & JULIET: Ellington's Love Songs (Jan 6, 2026)
THEATRE LOVES JAZZ to Celebrate The Spirit Of Pittsburgh's Historic Freedom House (Dec 26, 2025)
Pittsburgh Public Theater To Present AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE In February (Jan 7, 2026)
Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra to Present ROMEO & JULIET: Ellington's Love Songs (Jan 6, 2026)
THEATRE LOVES JAZZ to Celebrate The Spirit Of Pittsburgh's Historic Freedom House (Dec 26, 2025)
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Pittsburgh Public Theater To Present AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE In February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2026
Pittsburgh Public Theater kicks off 2026 with the Pittsburgh premiere of the recent Broadway adaptation of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, taking the stage at the O'Reilly Theater in Downtown Pittsburgh February 4-22, 2026.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2026
Pittsburgh Public Theater kicks off 2026 with the Pittsburgh premiere of the recent Broadway adaptation of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, taking the stage at the O'Reilly Theater in Downtown Pittsburgh February 4-22, 2026.
Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra to Present ROMEO & JULIET: Ellington's Love Songs
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2026
Experience an evening of elegance, passion, and timeless jazz with the CJRO big band at the Arvada Center. The twenty-two-piece big band will also feature a string section including violins, viola and a cello.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2026
Experience an evening of elegance, passion, and timeless jazz with the CJRO big band at the Arvada Center. The twenty-two-piece big band will also feature a string section including violins, viola and a cello.
THEATRE LOVES JAZZ to Celebrate The Spirit Of Pittsburgh's Historic Freedom House
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 26, 2025
Get ready for an evening of epic jazz and landmark local history when MCG Jazz and Prime Stage Theatre present 'Pittsburgh Jazz Legacy: A Concert Celebrating the Spirit of Freedom House'.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 26, 2025
Get ready for an evening of epic jazz and landmark local history when MCG Jazz and Prime Stage Theatre present 'Pittsburgh Jazz Legacy: A Concert Celebrating the Spirit of Freedom House'.
SFJAZZ Unveils December 2025 Programming
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2025
SFJAZZ will present a full month of holiday programming throughout December 2025, featuring returning artists, new collaborations, and seasonal concerts across the Miner Auditorium and Joe Henderson Lab.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2025
SFJAZZ will present a full month of holiday programming throughout December 2025, featuring returning artists, new collaborations, and seasonal concerts across the Miner Auditorium and Joe Henderson Lab.
Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano Quartet Will Return to Birdland Jazz Club with SO NICE TO COME HOME TO
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2025
The Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano Quartet will return to Birdland Jazz Club on November 29 with SO NICE TO COME HOME TO. The performance features longtime collaborators Sean Smith and Vito Lesczak.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2025
The Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano Quartet will return to Birdland Jazz Club on November 29 with SO NICE TO COME HOME TO. The performance features longtime collaborators Sean Smith and Vito Lesczak.
The Charles Mingus Orchestra and More Set for Birdland This Week
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2025
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a full slate of performances from November 17–30, including appearances by Eliane Elias, Steve Ross, Tatiana Eva Marie, Ken Peplowski, and the Charles Mingus Orchestra.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2025
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a full slate of performances from November 17–30, including appearances by Eliane Elias, Steve Ross, Tatiana Eva Marie, Ken Peplowski, and the Charles Mingus Orchestra.
Duke Ellington Center And The American Tap Dance Foundation To Present SUCH SWEET THUNDER At Symphony Space
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2025
The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts, in association with The American Tap Dance Foundation, will present Such Sweet Thunder on Friday, December 12 at 7:00 PM at Symphony Space’s Peter Jay Sharp Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2025
The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts, in association with The American Tap Dance Foundation, will present Such Sweet Thunder on Friday, December 12 at 7:00 PM at Symphony Space’s Peter Jay Sharp Theatre.
Photos: Jason Yeager Celebrates Billy Strayhorn & Duke Ellington At Birdland!
by Gillian Blum - Nov 8, 2025
Check out photos from when pianist and bandleader Jason Yeager lit up the Birdland stage last week with a swinging celebration of Billy Strayhorn and Duke Ellington.
by Gillian Blum - Nov 8, 2025
Check out photos from when pianist and bandleader Jason Yeager lit up the Birdland stage last week with a swinging celebration of Billy Strayhorn and Duke Ellington.
Kelly Strayhorn Theater Will Celebrate 25th Anniversary With Suite Life Concert
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2025
Kelly Strayhorn Theater (KST) invites audiences to celebrate its 25th anniversary and experience the beloved holiday concert Suite Life: A Celebration of Billy Strayhorn & Gene Kelly.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2025
Kelly Strayhorn Theater (KST) invites audiences to celebrate its 25th anniversary and experience the beloved holiday concert Suite Life: A Celebration of Billy Strayhorn & Gene Kelly.
Duke Ellington’s “Such Sweet Thunder” is Coming to Symphony Space
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2025
The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts, in association with The American Tap Dance Foundation, will present a spectacular evening celebrating the life and music of jazz legend Duke Ellington. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2025
The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts, in association with The American Tap Dance Foundation, will present a spectacular evening celebrating the life and music of jazz legend Duke Ellington. Learn more!
Duke Ellington SUCH SWEET THUNDER Tribute Set For December
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2025
The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts, in association with The American Tap Dance Foundation, will present an evening celebrating the life and music of jazz legend Duke Ellington.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2025
The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts, in association with The American Tap Dance Foundation, will present an evening celebrating the life and music of jazz legend Duke Ellington.
Library of Congress Acquires Musical Sketches From THE WIZARD OF OZ
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 25, 2025
The Library of Congress has acquired rare music and lyric sketches from composer Harold Arlen and lyricist E.Y. “Yip” Harburg, best known for their collaboration on the score of “The Wizard of Oz” in 1939.
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 25, 2025
The Library of Congress has acquired rare music and lyric sketches from composer Harold Arlen and lyricist E.Y. “Yip” Harburg, best known for their collaboration on the score of “The Wizard of Oz” in 1939.
Tap City Awards Will Take Place at Lincoln Center in September
by Stephi Wild - Aug 25, 2025
The American Tap Dance Foundation (ATDF) will present the 2024 and 2025 Tap City Awards next month at New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 25, 2025
The American Tap Dance Foundation (ATDF) will present the 2024 and 2025 Tap City Awards next month at New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center.
Kelly Strayhorn Theater Reveals Fall 2025 Season In Celebration of 25th Anniversary
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2025
Kelly Strayhorn Theater (KST) will present its Fall 2025 season from September through December, marking its 25th anniversary as a cultural anchor in Pittsburgh’s East End.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2025
Kelly Strayhorn Theater (KST) will present its Fall 2025 season from September through December, marking its 25th anniversary as a cultural anchor in Pittsburgh’s East End.
Dick Van Dyke, Tommy Tune, and More Will Be Honored at the Tap City Awards at Lincoln Center
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2025
The American Tap Dance Foundation will present the 2024 and 2025 Tap City Awards at the Bruno Walter Auditorium, located within the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2025
The American Tap Dance Foundation will present the 2024 and 2025 Tap City Awards at the Bruno Walter Auditorium, located within the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center.
Jim Saltzman Appointed Dean Of Jazz Arts At Manhattan School Of Music
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2025
Renowned international music conservatory Manhattan School of Music has announced that acclaimed composer, conductor, and saxophonist Jim Saltzman has been appointed Dean of the School's prestigious Jazz Arts division, effective July 1, 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2025
Renowned international music conservatory Manhattan School of Music has announced that acclaimed composer, conductor, and saxophonist Jim Saltzman has been appointed Dean of the School's prestigious Jazz Arts division, effective July 1, 2025.
Tap City Awards Set For This September
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2025
The American Tap Dance Foundation (ATDF) will present the 2024 and 2025 Tap City Awards in September at the Bruno Walter Auditorium, located within the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2025
The American Tap Dance Foundation (ATDF) will present the 2024 and 2025 Tap City Awards in September at the Bruno Walter Auditorium, located within the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center
Review: Dorian Woodruff's FOREVER ME WITH LOVE Enchanted at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Andrew Poretz - Jun 12, 2025
Dorian Woodruff is a noted cabaret singer. Read a review of FOREVER ME WITH LOVE, the release concert for his exquisite new album of the same name, and see photos of the night.
by Andrew Poretz - Jun 12, 2025
Dorian Woodruff is a noted cabaret singer. Read a review of FOREVER ME WITH LOVE, the release concert for his exquisite new album of the same name, and see photos of the night.
Tap Foundation And Duke Ellington Center Unveil 2025-2026 Tap Dance And Jazz Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2025
The American Tap Dance Foundation and the Duke Ellington Center for the Arts will present an exciting lineup of tap dance and jazz events across New York City from June 10, 2025, to May 24, 2026. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2025
The American Tap Dance Foundation and the Duke Ellington Center for the Arts will present an exciting lineup of tap dance and jazz events across New York City from June 10, 2025, to May 24, 2026. Learn more!
Liza Minnelli and Michael Feinstein Speak Out Against Recent Attacks on LGBTQ+ Artistry
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2025
Broadway legend and longtime ally of the LGBTQ+ community, Liza Minnelli, has issued a powerful statement of solidarity following what she calls “a bigoted attack on the arts.”
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2025
Broadway legend and longtime ally of the LGBTQ+ community, Liza Minnelli, has issued a powerful statement of solidarity following what she calls “a bigoted attack on the arts.”
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Billy Strayhorn written?
Billy Strayhorn has written 4 shows including Bubbling Brown Sugar (Composer/Lyricist), Sophisticated Ladies (Lyricist), A Drum is a Woman (Composer/Lyricist), Dream (Composer/Lyricist).
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