Ladies Swing the Blues

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The year is 1955. The place is New York City's 52nd Street, the cultural mecca of jazz in the universe.  Explore the jazz folklore, mythologies and backstage stories of the 40's and 50's at a gathering to commemorate the passing of jazz legend Charlie Parker. A place where music and mythology mingle in one unforgettable evening.

Four jazz divas in the tradition of Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughn, Ella Fitzgerald, and Peggy Lee gather in a dressing room waiting to go on. From their lips we hear the tapestry of bebop, blues, and jazz in music, and the collective storytelling that gave rise to the mythic folklore of jazz mythology about Miles, Monk, Bird, Basie, Ellington and others including the one mysteriously known as the Jazz Baroness.

Presented by MetroStage

Show Type
Musical
Running Time
90 minutes
(0 Intermissions)
Appropriate For 16+ Price Ranges
$25 - $55

Discount Tickets Available Students (22 and under) and active military-call theatre 703-548-9044

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Box Office Phone: 703-548-9044

Schedule Open/Close Dates: 01/24/2013 - 03/31/2013
Sunday 03:00pm07:00pm-
Monday ---
Tuesday ---
Wednesday ---
Thursday 08:00pm--
Friday 08:00pm--
Saturday 03:00pm08:00pm-
Important Dates

Sold Out Performances

  • 02/10/2013 - 7:00pm
  • 03/10/2013 - 7:00pm
Cast
Performer Role
Sandy Bainum Lee
Anthony Manough Bird
Yvette Spears Sassy
Roz White Lady
Lori Williams Ella
Production Personnel
Playwright
Thomas W. Jones II
Director
Thomas W. Jones II
Costume Designer
Jane Fink
Set Designer
Carl Gudenius
Sound Designer
Matt Rowe
Choreographer
Thomas W. Jones II
Musical Director
William Knowles
Lighting Designer
Alkexander Keen
Composer
William Knowles
Book Writer
Thomas W. Jones II
Lyricist
Thomas W. Jones II
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1201 N. Royal St., Alexandria, VA 22314

Getting There

  • Braddock Road (Blue/Yellow Lines)

Parking

  • Free onsite parking
  • Street parking

Accessibility

  • This venue is wheelchair accessible.
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