Highlights From "Sophisticated Ladies" Starring Jennifer Holliday

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Channel: Playbill · 2015 · Entertainment

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http://www.playbill.com/multimedia/video Duke Ellington is one of the most revered musicians and composers in American history. In his 50 year career, he won 13 Grammy Awards, received a Pulitzer Prize and Medal of Freedom and even had his image put on a postage stamp. The ZACH Theatre (located in Austin, TX) production of "Sophisticated" Ladies celebrates his classic tunes like "Mood Indigo," "Take the A Train" and "It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)". Jennifer Holliday leads the cast of singers and dancers backed by a full onstage orchestra. Abe Reybold directs.

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