Billie! Backstage With Lady Day at Gateway Theatre

Use Code " JAZZ22" for a discount
BILLIE! BACKSTAGE WITH LADY DAY.. is part documentary, part concert and combines story telling and song to capture the essence of Billy Holiday's music and life.
Winner of two NAACP Awards - "Best Solo- Show" and "Best Musical Director".
In the first act, Holiday prepares for a concert she is about to perform while answering the questions of two unseen reporters. Hardy as Holiday entwines her biography and explanations of the inspiration for, and history of her music with performances of her popular numbers.

Legendary piano player Woody Woods joins Hardy on stage as Holiday’s pianist accompanying her through hits including the haunting Strange Fruit, as well as God Bless the Child, Good Morning Heartache, and Lover Man. One of the greatest jazz and blues performers of all time, Holiday unfolds the truth about her turbulent life – combating racism, navigating abusive relationships, and enduring multiple arrests....

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Use Code " JAZZ22" for a discount
BILLIE! BACKSTAGE WITH LADY DAY.. is part documentary, part concert and combines story telling and song to capture the essence of Billy Holiday's music and life.
Winner of two NAACP Awards - "Best Solo- Show" and "Best Musical Director".
In the first act, Holiday prepares for a concert she is about to perform while answering the questions of two unseen reporters. Hardy as Holiday entwines her biography and explanations of the inspiration for, and history of her music with performances of her popular numbers.

Legendary piano player Woody Woods joins Hardy on stage as Holiday’s pianist accompanying her through hits including the haunting Strange Fruit, as well as God Bless the Child, Good Morning Heartache, and Lover Man. One of the greatest jazz and blues performers of all time, Holiday unfolds the truth about her turbulent life – combating racism, navigating abusive relationships, and enduring multiple arrests.
In the second act, accompanied by three more musicians, Hardy embodies Lady Day, in a concert of her hits that includes ’Ain’t Nobody’s Business If I Do, Willow, and Weep for Me.

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