Cinnabar Theater Presents 'Ella: The American Dream,' 8/19-9/12

By: Jul. 19, 2010
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San Francisco jazz vocalist Kim Nalley reprises her performance as jazz vocalist Ella Fitzgerald in an encore presentation of "Ella: The American Dream." Nalley penned this Ella Fitzgerald tribute, a quintessential rags to riches story that takes audiences back to 1930's Harlem, Savoy Ballroom and birth of the swing era. The musical tribute features American and jazz standards and Lindy Hop dancing. Performance are Aug. 19 to Sept. 12 at the Cinnabar Theater in Petaluma. Tickets are $25 to $25. For more information call 707-763-8920 or visit www.cinnabartheater.org.

Based on new historical findings about Ella Fitzgerald's humble beginnings, this production will have audiences snappin' their fingers, feeling optimistic and yearning for more with its original music, jazz standards and Lindy Hop dancing. Directed by Elly Lichenstein.

Photo Credit: Kim Nalley



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