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Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill recounts Billie Holiday's life story through the songs that made her famous. 1959, in a small, intimate bar in Philadelphia, Holiday puts on a show that unbeknownst to the audience, will leave them witnesses to one of the last performances of her lifetime. Through her poignant voice and moving songs, one of the greatest jazz singers of all-time shares her loves and her losses.

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Performances ended on Oct. 5, 2014.

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Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill recounts Billie Holiday's life story through the songs that made her famous. 1959, in a small, intimate bar in Philadelphia, Holiday puts on a show that unbeknownst to the audience, will leave them witnesses to one of the last performances of her lifetime. Through her poignant voice and moving songs, one of the greatest jazz singers of all-time shares her loves and her losses.

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Previews: Mar 25, 2014 • Opening: Apr 13, 2014 • Closing: Oct 5, 2014
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Water Fountain

Available on Restroom and Orchestra levels.

Hearing Assistance

Available, including loop technology. Reservations are not necessary, but arrive early. Drivers license/ID with printed address required.

Elevators and Escalators

There is an escalator or steps from the street level to the Orchestra level. Escort to an accessible elevator is available (see staff.)

Wheelchair Access

Theater is wheelchair accessible. Not all sections of the theater are wheelchair accessible.

Restrooms

Accessible restroom available. See theater usher for assistance.

Accessible Seating

Seating accessible at Orchestra level. On the Orchestra, there are approximately 2 steps down per row. Entrance to Orch is behind row K.
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235 West 50th Street
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Critics’ Reviews (4)

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Entertainment Weekly

"One of most exquisite & haunting performances of the year!"

Entertainment Weekly

Thom Geier

New York Magazine

"Audra McDonald delivers one of the greatest performances I ever hope to see."

New York Magazine

Jesse Green

NY1

"Audra McDonald is once again audaciously awesome. Whether it's laugh, tears or music, there is not a false note to be found."

NY1

Roma Torre

New York Times

"Mesmerizing! Pouring her heart into her voice, Audra McDonald breathes life into these extraordinary songs. "

New York Times

Charles Isherwood

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Cast

Billie Holiday

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Written by
Lanie Robertson
Director
Lonny Price
Set Designer
James Noone
Costume Designer
ESosa
Lighting Designer
Robert Wierzel
Sound Designer
Steve Kennedy
Orchestrations
Tim Weil
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