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- 1'Play On!' musical pairs Shakespeare with Duke Ellington in Chicago▼'Play On!' musical combines comedy of 'Twelfth Night,' music of Duke Ellington in show at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Chicago Shakespeare Theater is staging 'Play On!', a musical that blends the comedy of 'Twelfth Night' with the music of Duke Ellington. The production reworks Shakespeare's classic story of mistaken identity and romance, setting it to Ellington's celebrated jazz songbook. Local coverage highlights the unusual pairing as a fresh take on the Bard, drawing attention from theatergoers in Chicago.
- 2Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Opens Season with Duke Ellington Tribute▼Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe opens season with 'Sophisticated Ladies' tribute to Duke Ellington
The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe in Sarasota, Florida, has opened its new season with a production of 'Sophisticated Ladies', a musical tribute to jazz legend Duke Ellington. The show celebrates Ellington's songbook through jazz, dance and performance. It marks the start of the company's season and highlights its focus on Black artists and stories.
- 3Connecting Chords revives Duke Ellington's sacred music in West Michigan▼Connecting Chords brings Duke Ellington's sacred music back to West Michigan after 60 years
The Connecting Chords organization is presenting Duke Ellington's sacred music in West Michigan for the first time in roughly 60 years. The concerts revive Ellington's celebrated sacred concerts, large-scale jazz works the composer created late in his career, and are drawing attention from local music lovers and public radio coverage in the region.