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Birth Place: New Orleans, LA, USA

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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1995 - Best Off Broadway Musical

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Tony Awards - 1992 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

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JELLY'S LAST JAM to be Presented at Bristol Riverside Theatre Photo
JELLY'S LAST JAM to be Presented at Bristol Riverside Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2026

Bristol Riverside Theatre will present Jelly's Last Jam, directed by Tyrone L. Robinson with musical direction by Victoria Theodore, choreography by yaTande Whitney V. Hunter and tap choreography by Dewitt Fleming.
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.
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.
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.
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Will Return in April Photo
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Will Return in April
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2026

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell announced the music lineup for the 2025 event, scheduled for April 24 – May 4. Learn more here!
Birdland Jazz Club And Birdland Theater Set Programming Featuring Marilyn Maye, Dee D Photo
Birdland Jazz Club And Birdland Theater Set Programming Featuring Marilyn Maye, Dee Dee Bridgewater, And Bill Charlap
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2026

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a full slate of jazz, cabaret, and big band programming across both venues. The schedule includes multi-night engagements, one-night performances, and returning resident series by established and emerging artists.
Jane Monheit, Stacey Kent, New York Voices & More Set For Birdland Jazz Club And Bird Photo
Jane Monheit, Stacey Kent, New York Voices & More Set For Birdland Jazz Club And Birdland Theater December 8"21
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2025

Artists coming up at Birdland Jazz Club include KT Sullivan, Stacy Sullivan, Jeff Harnar, and Todd Murray in We Love the Winter Weather, Jane Monheit, Bryce Edwards’ Frivolity Hour, Stacey Kent, and Klea Blackhurst / Jim Caruso & Billy Stritch’s A Swinging Birdland Christmas.
The Charles Mingus Orchestra and More Set for Birdland This Week Photo
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.
Vince Giordano, Carole J. Bufford and More Will Play Birdland This Fall Photo
Vince Giordano, Carole J. Bufford and More Will Play Birdland This Fall
by Gillian Blum - Oct 19, 2025

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater announced their October 20 through November 2 lineup of shows, including The Bean Tones, Frank Catalano Quartet, Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks, and Jim Caruso's Cast Party with Billy Stritch at the piano.
Meet the Cast of CHESS, Now Playing on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of CHESS, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2025

Chess is back on Broadway! Previews for Chess begin Wednesday, October 15 at the Imperial Theatre. The production officially opens Sunday, November 16. Meet the cast of Chess below!
Bryce Pinkham, Hannah Cruz, Bradley Dean & Sean Allan Krill Join CHESS on Br Photo
Bryce Pinkham, Hannah Cruz, Bradley Dean & Sean Allan Krill Join CHESS on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 2, 2025

BroadwayWorld has just learned the complete cast for the first-ever Broadway revival of CHESS. Find out who will join previously announced Tony Award winner Aaron Tveit, Emmy Award nominee Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher. We have all of the details!
Bristol Township Residents Can Purchase $10 Tickets To Bristol Riverside Theatre's 20 Photo
Bristol Township Residents Can Purchase $10 Tickets To Bristol Riverside Theatre's 2025"2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2025

For the fifth consecutive season, Bristol Township residents can experience the magic of live theatre for just $10. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets here!
Madeline Brewer to Star as 'Audrey' in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Photo
Madeline Brewer to Star as 'Audrey' in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2025

Emmy Award-nominated actress Madeline Brewer, known for You, The Handmaid’s Tale, and more will join the Off-Broadway cast of Little Shop of Horrors as Audrey. Learn more!
A History of Pop Music Bio-Musicals Photo
A History of Pop Music Bio-Musicals
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Jun 29, 2025

Just In Time’s origin story as well as overall conceit has much in common with one of Broadway’s very first jukebox musicals, which was ahead of its time. In 1985, Leader of the Pack, telling the story of pop singer-songwriter Ellie Greenwich, opened at the Ambassador on Broadway. Learn all about pop music bio-musicals here!
Christian Sands Quartet, Birdland Big Band and More Set for Birdland July 2025 Lineup Photo
Christian Sands Quartet, Birdland Big Band and More Set for Birdland July 2025 Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2025

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this July with a full slate of nightly performances! See the full lineup here and learn how to purchase tickets!
New Musical LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL Will Debut This Summer and Release Concept Album Photo
New Musical LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL Will Debut This Summer and Release Concept Album
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2025

A new musical set in New Orleans, conceived and written by Tony Award winner Jack Viertel with music supervision, arrangements and orchestrations by Broadway’s Sonny Paladino, will premiere this summer
REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES and More Set for Bristol Riverside Theatre 2025-26 Season Photo
REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES and More Set for Bristol Riverside Theatre 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2025

Bristol Riverside Theatre has unveiled its 2025-26 season filled with a dynamic blend of mainstage productions and special programming that celebrate storytelling, music, and community. Learn more!
Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele & Nicholas Christopher Will Lead CHESS on Broadway Photo
Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele & Nicholas Christopher Will Lead CHESS on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - May 28, 2025

Tony Award winner Aaron Tveit (Moulin Rouge), Emmy Award nominee Lea Michele (Funny Girl) and Nicholas Christopher (Sweeney Todd) will lead the first-ever Broadway revival of CHESS. We have all of the details on the production here, plus watch a promo video!
Wycliffe Gordon's International All-Stars & Friends Comes to Aaron Davis Hall Photo
Wycliffe Gordon's International All-Stars & Friends Comes to Aaron Davis Hall
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2025

Jazzmobile will continue its celebration of National Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM), and International Jazz Day, UNESCO's global celebration of jazz, with a night of straight ahead jazz and down home swing.
Nicole Henry, Jim Caruso and More to Perform at Birdland in April Photo
Nicole Henry, Jim Caruso and More to Perform at Birdland in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2025

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a full slate of nightly performances all April long. See the full lineup, including Nicole Henry and more, and learn how to purchase tickets.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Jelly Roll Morton written?

Jelly Roll Morton has written 3 shows including Jelly's Last Jam (Composer), Jelly Roll (Composer/Lyricist), Jelly Roll! (Composer).

What awards has Jelly Roll Morton been nominated for?

Jelly Roll Morton has been nominated for the following awards: Best Off Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Jelly's Last Jam.

What awards has Jelly Roll Morton won?

Jelly Roll Morton has won the Best Off Broadway Musical award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards.

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