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Play On!Play On!
 
[West End, 2025]
Composer
Timon of Athens
 
[Broadway, 1993]
Composer (Incidental Music)

Writing

Blue Holiday
Lyricist
Composer
Composer/Lyricist
Bubbling Brown Sugar
Composer/Lyricist
Dream
Composer/Lyricist
A Drum is a Woman
Composer/Lyricist
Bookwriter
Jump for Joy
Composer
My People
Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist
Play On!
Composer
Pousse-Café
Composer
Queenie Pie
Composer
Lyricist
Sophisticated Ladies
Source Material
Composer
Lyricist
Stardust
Composer
Swing!
Composer/Lyricist

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Music in a Play

Duke Ellington, Timon of Athens

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Nicole Henry, Mike Stern Band, John Pizzarelli & Gunhild Carling Lead Birdland Lineup Photo
Nicole Henry, Mike Stern Band, John Pizzarelli & Gunhild Carling Lead Birdland Lineup Next Week
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2026

Birdland Jazz Club will present a lineup of performances from February 23 to March 8, featuring renowned artists and ensembles in the heart of New York City.
Allison Bailey, GOLDEN BOY IN CONCERT and More Set for 54 Below Next Week Photo
Allison Bailey, GOLDEN BOY IN CONCERT and More Set for 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2026

Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Allison Bailey, Jordan Tyson and more. 
Hollywood Bowl 2026 Summer Season Revealed - THE SOUND OF MUSIC Sing-A-Long, ABBA Tri Photo
Hollywood Bowl 2026 Summer Season Revealed - THE SOUND OF MUSIC Sing-A-Long, ABBA Tribute and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2026

The LA Phil has revealed the 2026 Hollywood Bowl summer season with performances at the world-renowned amphitheater in the Hollywood Hills from June to September 2026.
Interview: The Orchestra of St. Luke’s Is on a Mission to Bring Accessible Music to Photo
Interview: The Orchestra of St. Luke’s Is on a Mission to Bring Accessible Music to NYC
by Rebecca Kaplan - Feb 17, 2026

Read a conversation with The Orchestra of St. Luke’s President and Executive Director James Roe about highlights of their 2026 season, how to support OSL, and how parents can get their kids involved in the Youth Orchestra of St. Luke's (YOSL).
Julie Benko, Chad LB, Nicole Henry And More Perform Live At Birdland Jazz Club And B Photo
Julie Benko, Chad LB, Nicole Henry And More Perform Live At Birdland Jazz Club And Birdland Theater This Week
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2026

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a wide-ranging lineup from February 16 through March 1, featuring established jazz icons, Broadway favorites, and rising stars across both venues.
Video: Opera Singer Denyce Graves Reflects on Career Ahead of Retirement on PBS Photo
Video: Opera Singer Denyce Graves Reflects on Career Ahead of Retirement on PBS
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 11, 2026

Following a storied career on the operatic stages across the country, acclaimed mezzo soprano Dency Graves is entering the next phase of her career. For the PBS culture series CANVAS, arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown caught up with the performer ahead of her retirement. Watch the segment now.
Spire Center to Host Project Sidney, Joan Lunden and More This Spring Photo
Spire Center to Host Project Sidney, Joan Lunden and More This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026

Plymouth's Spire Center for Performing Arts has revealed four new spring shows: An Evening with author Joan Lunden, Project Sidney, Robinson Treacher, and FJ- The Music of Foreigner, Journey, and Classic Legends.
Vanessa Williams, Tony Danza and More to Perform at 54 Below in February Photo
Vanessa Williams, Tony Danza and More to Perform at 54 Below in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2026

Next month, 54 Below, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Vanessa Williams, Tony Danza and more. 
Listen: Melissa Errico Releases New American Songbook Album 'I Can Dream, Can’t I?' Photo
Listen: Melissa Errico Releases New American Songbook Album 'I Can Dream, Can’t I?'
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 30, 2026

Tony Award–nominated Broadway actress, singer, and author Melissa Errico has released her new American Songbook album, I Can Dream, Can’t I?, now available on all digital streaming platforms. Listen to it now.
Orchestra Of St. Luke’s Unveils Winter/spring 2026 Season Photo
Orchestra Of St. Luke’s Unveils Winter/spring 2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2026

Orchestra of St. Luke’s has announced its winter and spring 2026 season, featuring concerts at Carnegie Hall and venues across New York City. Highlights include three Carnegie Hall mainstage programs, the annual OSL Bach Festival, and appearances in the Five Boroughs Music Festival.
Plymouth's Spire Center Launches Classic Film Series with 'The Stranger' and 'Charade Photo
Plymouth's Spire Center Launches Classic Film Series with 'The Stranger' and 'Charade'
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2026

 In February, Plymouth’s Spire Center for Performing Arts is launching the Spire Classic Film Series, celebrating timeless movies—presented the way they were meant to be seen. Learn more about the lineup here!
Interview: ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER's Samantha Figgins Photo
Interview: ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER's Samantha Figgins
by Emily Berger - Jan 26, 2026

DC native Samantha Figgins returns to the district for 11 performances with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at the Warner Theatre, the first stop on a 20 city US tour. 
Carnegie Hall Unveils UNITED IN SOUND Festival 2026 Partner Events Photo
Carnegie Hall Unveils UNITED IN SOUND Festival 2026 Partner Events
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2026

Carnegie Hall has announced its schedule of partner events presented by leading cultural and academic institutions across New York City and beyond from February through July 2026 as part of the Hall's United in Sound: America at 250 festival.
Jazz at Lincoln Center to Celebrate Dorothy Fields with Songbook Sundays Photo
Jazz at Lincoln Center to Celebrate Dorothy Fields with Songbook Sundays
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2026

Songbook Sundays, created and hosted by Deborah Grace Winer celebrating the American Songbook will continue at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club with On the Sunny Side of Dorothy Fields on Sunday, February 8th, at 5 PM and 7:30 PM.
54 Below to Celebrate Black History Month With Latrice Royale, Vanessa Williams and M Photo
54 Below to Celebrate Black History Month With Latrice Royale, Vanessa Williams and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2026

54 Below will honor the Black performers, producers, and artists who are vital members of our artistic community this Black History Month, featuring performances by Vanessa Williams and more.
Birdland Sets Two-Week Lineup With Ms. Lisa Fischer, The Mingus Big Band, Emma Smith, Photo
Birdland Sets Two-Week Lineup With Ms. Lisa Fischer, The Mingus Big Band, Emma Smith, And Vince Giordano
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2026

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced programming for January 19 through February 1. Highlights include Ms. Lisa Fischer featuring the Orrin Evans Trio, The Mingus Big Band, Emma Smith Quartet, and return engagements by Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks and Jim Caruso’s Cast Party.
Interview: Chris Lewis Explores Duke Ellington's Influences at Jazz At Lincoln Center Photo
Interview: Chris Lewis Explores Duke Ellington's Influences at Jazz At Lincoln Center
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jan 16, 2026

The concert DUKE IN AFRICA, exploring the influence of African music on Duke Ellington, plays through Jan. 17. We spoke with co-music director Chris Lewis about the show, which features the renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.
Spoleto Festival USA Reveals 2026 Season Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary Photo
Spoleto Festival USA Reveals 2026 Season Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026

​​​​​​​Spoleto Festival USA has announced its 2026 season, running May 22–June 7, 2026, featuring more than 110 performances across opera, dance, theater, music, jazz, and community programs.
Interview: MD Alexa Tarantino Talks DUKE IN AFRICA at Jazz At Lincoln Center Photo
Interview: MD Alexa Tarantino Talks DUKE IN AFRICA at Jazz At Lincoln Center
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jan 13, 2026

The January 15-17 show pays tribute to the influence of African music on the work of renowned jazz artist Duke Ellington. We spoke with co-music director Alexa Tarantino about the upcoming concert.
The George Gee Swing Orchestra and the Arturo O’Farrill Afro-Latin Octet Come to Fl Photo
The George Gee Swing Orchestra and the Arturo O’Farrill Afro-Latin Octet Come to Flushing Town Hall
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026

On Saturday, February 7, Flushing Town Hall will present GLOBAL MASHUP: The George Gee Swing Orchestra Meets the Arturo O’Farrill Afro-Latin Octet. Learn more here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Duke Ellington written?

Duke Ellington has written 15 shows including Cotton Club Parade (Composer), Jump for Joy (Composer), Blue Holiday (Composer/Lyricist), Beggar's Holiday (Composer), My People (Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist), Pousse-Café (Composer), Bubbling Brown Sugar (Composer/Lyricist), Sophisticated Ladies (Lyricist), Queenie Pie (Composer), Stardust (Composer), A Drum is a Woman (Composer/Lyricist), Play On! (Composer), Dream (Composer/Lyricist), Swing! (Composer/Lyricist), Taking a Chance on Love (Composer).

What awards has Duke Ellington been nominated for?

Duke Ellington has been nominated for the Outstanding Music in a Play award at the Drama Desk Awards for his work on the play "Timon of Athens".

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