Lady Day At Emerson’s Bar and Grill
Featuring the music of Billie Holiday
Written by Laine Robertson
Directed by Sue Wilder
January 9th – February 10th
The end of her career is the beginning of her peace.
Billie Holiday defined the voice of jazz and her bluesy vocals echoed in the ears of a generation until her untimely death in 1959. Bringing together her greatest hits like “God Bless the Child,” “Strange Fruit,” and “What a Little Moonlight Can Do,” this one woman tour-de-force, performed by Ericka Lee (Tommy, Hair) and directed by Company Member Sue Wilder, brings to life the explosive final performance of one of the greatest jazz singers of all time. Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill also features Rory Merritt Stitt on piano.
Parental Guidance suggested due to strong language and implied drug use.
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Read more about the production:
The Juneau Empire, January 24, 2008
The Juneau Empire, January 17, 2008
The Juneau Empire, January 10, 2008
ARTISTIC TEAM
Director Sue Wilder
Music Director Rory Stitt
Set and Lighting Design Darren Peterson
Costume Design Meaghan Wills
Props Design Christianna Huber
Production Stage Manager Jackie Georges
CAST
Billie Holiday Ericka Michelle Lee
Jimmy Powers Rory Merritt Stitt
