Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill

International City Theatre
330 East Seaside Way Long Beach

Turn back the hands of time for an intimate evening with legendary jazz songstress Billie Holiday: Lanie Robertson's play with music treats the audience to one last performance by the iconic singer. In 1959 in a seedy Philadelphia bar, just four months before her death at age 44, "Lady Day" takes us on a journey through the highs and lows of her tumultuous life, interspersed with stunning renditions of her beloved repertoire.

Thru - Nov 3, 2019

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Showmag - Highly Recommended

"...For jazz and blues music aficionados, for musical history buffs, and/or for those simply interested in having an engrossing theatrical experience, Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill is a must-see show."

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- Ben Miles

Theatre Notes - Highly Recommended

"...Superbly directed by Wren T. Brown, Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill benefits from the talents of set designer Yuri Okahana-Benson; lighting designer Donna Ruzika; costume designer Kim DeShazo; sound designer Corwin Evans; prop designers Patty and Gordon Briles; and hair and wigs designer Anthony Gagliardi. Casting is by Michael Donovan, CSA. The production stage manager is Pat Loeb."

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- Paul Myrvold

Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill at International City Theatre