Find out more about how your privacy is protected. Be it performing with the Boston Pops, serenading NBA fans with America’s National Anthem, or lending her vocal talents to a chart-topping deep house singles by British record label, Reel People Music, Lydia’s dedication to extracting the pure essence of song goes virtually unmatched. Triad Stage is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Audiences are listening to the iconic jazz vocals of Eleanora Fagan, known best by her stage name Billie Holiday or her nickname, Lady Day. “Sometimes creating is therapy for us, and sometimes it’s therapy for other people…artists need to hear that kind of story.”. Lydia Harrell (Billie Holiday) is one of Boston’s finest musical treasures. With Audra McDonald, Shelton Becton, George Farmer, Clayton Craddock. 21+ due to show content and open bar. It's 1959 in a seedy bar in Philadelphia, and Billie Holiday is giving one of her last performances interlaced with salty, often humorous, reminiscences to project a riveting portrait of the lady and her music 4 months before her death. Karole Foreman (Fences at International City Theatre) will star in the title role along with music director Stephan Terry (NAACP Award winner for Recorded in Hollywood at the Kirk Douglas Theatre). Tickets are $19 to $32. Audiences are listening to the iconic jazz vocals of Eleanora Fagan, known best by her stage name Billie Holiday or her nickname, Lady Day. Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 1-888-830-4989. Running Time: 90 minutes, no intermission. It’s 1959 at Emerson’s Bar and Grill in Philadelphia, and Billie Holiday — known as Lady Day — tells the story of her life through her music with heartfelt honesty and a touch of salty humor. While the play focuses on Holiday’s trials and tribulations, director DeCarlos says creatives can especially relate to the story. All contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Previews begin November 29, 2020. Special performances: “Pay What You Can” night is Jan. 16. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. In a low-rent South Philly bar, a legend prepares to perform. As the reopening of theaters in the state of Massachusetts falls between Phases 3 and 4 of Governor Baker’s reopening plan, New Repertory Theatre has been forced to make the following decisions: We have evaluated all possibilities for fall production, including social-distancing procedures and live streamed performances. You don’t want to miss this, click here to get started! We currently plan to open our 2020/2021 season with The 25 th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee this November. Picture images are required. Theater event in Charlotte, NC by Actor's Theatre of Charlotte on Thursday, January 16 2020 with 464 people interested.6 posts in the discussion. This production has been postponed. She starred in her first Boston 48 Hour Film Project and won Best Original song for the song she wrote “I Am Beautiful”. Lady Day contains some language and content parents may find inappropriate for children. Lady Day At Emerson’s Bar and Grill The stage production explores the life of legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday during one of her final performances. Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill By Lanie Robertson Starring Tracey Conyer Lee February 12,13,14,15 at 8pm The time is 1959. “As far as we have come, we have not gotten quite far enough,” Hickerson said. Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte will transport audiences to that Philly bar beginning Jan. 16, as it presents Lanie Robertson’s critically acclaimed play, “Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill.” We currently plan to open our 2020/2021 season with The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee this November. With Audra McDonald, Shelton Becton, George Farmer, Clayton Craddock. Find Lady Day At Emerson's Bar and Grill schedule, reviews and photos. United States Events We will be in touch with you regarding rescheduled performances once the new dates are confirmed. Actress Janeta Jackson as Billie Holiday in the upcoming stage production of "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill" presented by Actor's Theatre of Charlotte. by Lanie Robertson. It’s 1959 in a bar in South Philadelphia for one of Billie Holiday’s final performances before her untimely death. Club members can see a different show every night of the week! Complimentary and Deeply Discounted Shows. Enjoy live events at insider prices. Because seating is limited, advance orders are suggested. ... Postponed until Fall 2020! ... June 2020 July 2020 August 2020 September 2020 October 2020 November 2020 December 2020 January 2021 February 2021 March 2021 April 2021 May 2021 June 2021. By signing up you are confirming you are 16 or over. Join our community to receive email updates from QCityMetro >. Lydia consistently performs in more than 150 shows a year not only as a solo act, but also in collaborations with other artists such as world renowned jazz musician, Bobby Floyd and as one-half of the duo “The Lady Parts” providing backing vocals for Zap Mama, Ryan Montbleau, Albert Cummings and more. STOP! “What’s relevant about the story today is that you see artists who are giving themselves in totality and are doing so without the promise of reward,” he said. $30-$50. It’s 1959 and Billie Holiday is taking the stage for almost last time, intimately sharing her loves and losses just with you. lady-day-at-emersons-bar-and-grill-logo logo image. Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte will transport audiences to that Philly bar beginning Jan. 16, as it presents Lanie Robertson’s critically acclaimed play, “Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill.”. Your email will only be seen by the event organizer. “Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill” was initially introduced to Atlanta audiences in 1986. Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill (Closed March 01, 2020) | Los Angeles - Buy tickets and see show information. This beautiful play with music explores the life and music of the incomparable Billie Holiday as she plays a concert in a Philadelphia night club soon before her untimely death. Grier & Sons and Grier Heights community remembered, Bars, movie theaters, amusement parks, other venues can reopen under NC’s Phase 3. From the Artistic Director When I was a freshman in college in Chicago, I lucked into taking an amazing African American history course taught by a professor emeritus at DePaul. Photo: Fenix Fotography, Use standard capitalization and common characters. I’ve loved the music of Holiday since I was a child, and the story of her turbulent life and times is deeply moving. Events are social. Flyers and photos with excessive text will be REJECTED. Delivering the latest from Qcitymetro right to your inbox. The audience is about to witness one of Billie Holiday’s last performances, given … Farther up Beatties Ford Road is Hornets Nest Park, a perfect spot to enjoy a takeout meal. Trombleze Blues the music of Chris Olsen & Co. Thunderstruck: America's AC/DC Tribute Band. Billie Holiday is giving one of her last performances, a riveting portrait of the lady and her music mere months before her death. This drama with music examines and explores the life of the legendary Billie Holiday during one of her final performances in Philadelphia in March 1959, four months shy of her death at the age of 44. Her sultry, soulful voice and evocative songwriting have garnered her the attention and respect of the nation’s finest musicians and venues.