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Play On!Play On!
 
[West End, 2025]
Composer
Timon of Athens
 
[Broadway, 1993]
Composer (Incidental Music)

Writing

Blue Holiday
Lyricist
Composer
Composer/Lyricist
Bubbling Brown Sugar
Composer/Lyricist
Dream
Composer/Lyricist
A Drum is a Woman
Composer/Lyricist
Bookwriter
Jump for Joy
Composer
My People
Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist
Play On!
Composer
Pousse-Café
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Queenie Pie
Composer
Lyricist
Sophisticated Ladies
Source Material
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Lyricist
Stardust
Composer
Swing!
Composer/Lyricist

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Music in a Play

Duke Ellington, Timon of Athens

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Toomai String Quintet to Perform at Carnegie Hall's United in Sound Festival in NYC Photo
Toomai String Quintet to Perform at Carnegie Hall's United in Sound Festival in NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2026

The Cuban Cultural Center of New York will present the Toomai String Quintet in a program tracing jazz and Latin American diaspora connections, featuring works by Duke Ellington, La Lupe, and others at New York's National Opera Center.
Cabaret Roundup: May 11-17 – Beth Malone, KT Sullivan & More Photo
Cabaret Roundup: May 11-17 – Beth Malone, KT Sullivan & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - May 11, 2026

Here are a few top picks to consider this week including Beth Malone (FUN HOME) in a night honoring lesbian icons, Broadway star Stephanie Pope bringing her show to 54 Below for the third and final time, plenty of jazz, and more.
Berklee College of Music Honors Jacob Collier, Jill Scott, and Vinnie Colaiuta Photo
Berklee College of Music Honors Jacob Collier, Jill Scott, and Vinnie Colaiuta
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 10, 2026

Berklee College of Music honored a trio of Grammy winners at its 2026 commencement ceremony at Agganis Arena. Those presented with honorary doctorates were Jacob Collier, Jill Scott, and Vinnie Colaiuta.
Birdland Jazz Club Will Present Julie Halston, Bill Charlap Trio & More In May 2026 Photo
Birdland Jazz Club Will Present Julie Halston, Bill Charlap Trio & More In May 2026
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2026

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a lineup including Julie Halston, Bill Charlap Trio, Michael Wolff Quartet, Robin McKelle, and recurring acts like Jim Caruso's Cast Party and the Birdland Big Band.
MUSE/IQUE To Present THE SUN RISES IN HARLEM: Black Brilliance and the Harlem Renaiss Photo
MUSE/IQUE To Present THE SUN RISES IN HARLEM: Black Brilliance and the Harlem Renaissance
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2026

MUSE/IQUE will present THE SUN RISES IN HARLEM, celebrating the Harlem Renaissance with Tony winner Kecia Lewis, Sy Smith, and the MUSE/IQUE Orchestra at The Huntington and Skirball Cultural Center.
SATURN RETURNS From Chicago Tap Theatre To Play at The Edge Theater Photo
SATURN RETURNS From Chicago Tap Theatre To Play at The Edge Theater
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2026

Chicago Tap Theatre will present SATURN RETURNS, directed by Molly Smith, at The Edge Theater in Chicago. The production explores aging through tap dance and live music, inspired by the astrological concept of a Saturn return.
Renée Fleming, Audra McDonald and More to Join Carnegie Hall CONCERT OF THE CENTURY Photo
Renée Fleming, Audra McDonald and More to Join Carnegie Hall CONCERT OF THE CENTURY Celebration
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2026

Carnegie Hall will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its “Concert of the Century” with another once-in-a-lifetime convening of musical all-stars including Renée Fleming, Audra McDonald and many more.
Inside Broadway Renames Touring Program 'The Inside Broadway Acting Company' Photo
Inside Broadway Renames Touring Program 'The Inside Broadway Acting Company'
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026

Inside Broadway announced a name change to its professional touring program, now called The Inside Broadway Acting Company, ahead of the nonprofit's 45th anniversary. The company has performed in NYC school auditoriums for 30 years.
FANTASIA ORCHESTRA Will Return to BBC Proms for Tenth Anniversary With BBC Singers Photo
FANTASIA ORCHESTRA Will Return to BBC Proms for Tenth Anniversary With BBC Singers
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026

Fantasia Orchestra will present two BBC Proms performances at the Royal Albert Hall, featuring the BBC Singers, Dame Evelyn Glennie, and the world premiere of WOOD PIGEON with Héloïse Werner.
Carnegie Hall Partners With NYC Department Of Education For All-City HS Music Program Photo
Carnegie Hall Partners With NYC Department Of Education For All-City HS Music Program Showcase
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026

Carnegie Hall's Weill Music Institute, in partnership with the New York City Department of Education, is thrilled to announce the return of the NYC All-City High School Music Program End-of-Year Showcase.
Enrique Gasa Valga traerá EL GRAN GATSBY – EL SHOW al Teatre Victòria de Barcelon Photo
Enrique Gasa Valga traerá EL GRAN GATSBY – EL SHOW al Teatre Victòria de Barcelona
by Adela González Pérez - Apr 21, 2026

La compañía presenta una innovadora apuesta de danza contemporánea y música en directo que aterrizará en la Ciudad Condal por una temporada limitada en 2026.
Jazz Composers Alliance Orchestra to Present Concert at Mosesian Center for the Arts Photo
Jazz Composers Alliance Orchestra to Present Concert at Mosesian Center for the Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2026

The 21-piece JCA Orchestra will perform new works by resident composers at Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown, featuring soloists and a program that includes strings, French horn, and tuba.
Penn Live Arts Will Present the 2026 PHILADELPHIA CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL in May Photo
Penn Live Arts Will Present the 2026 PHILADELPHIA CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL in May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2026

Penn Live Arts will present the 2026 Philadelphia Children's Festival May 3-5 at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, featuring magic, theater, jazz, and free outdoor activities from Philadelphia arts organizations.
Review: Champian Fulton FLYING HIGH Delivers Vibrant Jazz & Cabaret at Birdland Photo
Review: Champian Fulton FLYING HIGH Delivers Vibrant Jazz & Cabaret at Birdland
by Andrew Poretz - Apr 6, 2026

Champian Fulton’s FLYING HIGH delivered a vibrant blend of jazz and cabaret, pairing her elegant pianism with a stellar ensemble and standout vocalists. The set moved effortlessly from intimate moments to full-band swing.
Interview: Theatre Life with Bill Sherman Photo
Interview: Theatre Life with Bill Sherman
by Elliot Lanes - Apr 1, 2026

Today’s subject Bill Sherman is currently living his theatre life as the Musical Supervisor, Orchestrator, and Arranger for Signature Theatre’s new musical Safety Not Guaranteed. The production plays through April 12th in Signature’s MAX space.
Harris Theater Reveals 2026-27 Season Photo
Harris Theater Reveals 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026

The Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for Music and Dance has announced the 20th anniversary of its Harris Theater Presents (HTP) season, in a unique celebration of “Artistic Alchemy.” Learn more about the season lineup here!
More Than 1,700 Shows Added For Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026 Photo
More Than 1,700 Shows Added For Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026

A second batch of shows for this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe has been announced, bringing the current total number on sale for 2026 to 2,083. Learn more here!
Songbook Sundays Will Continue With Cole Porter Tribute at Jazz at Lincoln Center Photo
Songbook Sundays Will Continue With Cole Porter Tribute at Jazz at Lincoln Center
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026

 Songbook Sundays, created and hosted by Deborah Grace Winer celebrating the American Songbook will continue at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club with It's All Right With Cole Porter.
JCA Orchestra To Perform New Music Program At Mosesian Center For The Arts Photo
JCA Orchestra To Perform New Music Program At Mosesian Center For The Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2026

The JCA Orchestra will perform a concert of new jazz works on April 26 in Watertown. The program features compositions by four resident composers. Tickets are available now.
Review: SAMARA JOY at Southern Theatre Photo
Review: SAMARA JOY at Southern Theatre
by Paul Batterson - Mar 24, 2026

What did our critic think of SAMARA JOY at Southern Theatre? When people describe Samara Joy as an “American jazz singer,” they aren’t wrong. But they’re missing the point.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Duke Ellington written?

Duke Ellington has written 15 shows including Cotton Club Parade (Composer), Jump for Joy (Composer), Blue Holiday (Composer/Lyricist), Beggar's Holiday (Composer), My People (Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist), Pousse-Café (Composer), Bubbling Brown Sugar (Composer/Lyricist), Sophisticated Ladies (Lyricist), Queenie Pie (Composer), Stardust (Composer), A Drum is a Woman (Composer/Lyricist), Play On! (Composer), Dream (Composer/Lyricist), Swing! (Composer/Lyricist), Taking a Chance on Love (Composer).

What awards has Duke Ellington been nominated for?

Duke Ellington has been nominated for the Outstanding Music in a Play award at the Drama Desk Awards for his work on the play "Timon of Athens".

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