Duke Ellington
Birth Place: Washington, DC, USA
Latest News on Duke Ellington:
Kansas City Jazz Orchestra to Launch MILESTONES Signature Series 2026-2027 (Jun 8, 2026)
Jeff Harnar and The Count Basie Orchestra Lead Birdland's June Lineup (Jun 5, 2026)
Stratford Festival's Meighen Forum to Present Pride Week, TALES OF AN URBAN INDIAN, and More (Jun 5, 2026)
Kansas City Jazz Orchestra to Launch MILESTONES Signature Series 2026-2027 (Jun 8, 2026)
Jeff Harnar and The Count Basie Orchestra Lead Birdland's June Lineup (Jun 5, 2026)
Stratford Festival's Meighen Forum to Present Pride Week, TALES OF AN URBAN INDIAN, and More (Jun 5, 2026)
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Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Music in a Play
Duke Ellington, Timon of Athens
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Video: Original DREAMGIRLS Star Jennifer Holliday Sings 'I Am Changing' At 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - 2026-01-09 23:01:37
Video: Melissa Errico Sings 'I Can Dream, Can't I?' in Video for Upcoming Album
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-09-26 10:21:20
Coming Up at 54 Below: Exclusive Previews from Jenn Colella, Lillias White & More
by Joey Mervis - 2025-03-17 15:37:23
Video: Behind the Scenes of WINTER WONDERLAND at Axelrod Performing Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - 2024-11-13 06:35:45
News
Kansas City Jazz Orchestra to Launch MILESTONES Signature Series 2026-2027
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026
The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra announced its 2026-2027 Signature Series, titled Milestones, featuring five performances across venues including the Gem Theater, Folly Theater, and Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026
The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra announced its 2026-2027 Signature Series, titled Milestones, featuring five performances across venues including the Gem Theater, Folly Theater, and Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center.
Jeff Harnar and The Count Basie Orchestra Lead Birdland's June Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2026
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a packed lineup including Jeff Harnar, the Legendary Count Basie Orchestra, Ravi Coltrane Quartet, and recurring acts like Jim Caruso's Cast Party and the Big Band.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2026
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a packed lineup including Jeff Harnar, the Legendary Count Basie Orchestra, Ravi Coltrane Quartet, and recurring acts like Jim Caruso's Cast Party and the Big Band.
Stratford Festival's Meighen Forum to Present Pride Week, TALES OF AN URBAN INDIAN, and More
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2026
The Stratford Festival's Meighen Forum will present a season of performances and conversations, including Pride Week hosted by Gavin Crawford, TALES OF AN URBAN INDIAN performed on a moving city bus, and a talk with former Governor General Adrienne Clarkson.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2026
The Stratford Festival's Meighen Forum will present a season of performances and conversations, including Pride Week hosted by Gavin Crawford, TALES OF AN URBAN INDIAN performed on a moving city bus, and a talk with former Governor General Adrienne Clarkson.
New Jersey Symphony Unveils Summer 2026 Concerts, Composition Institute, and Inaugural Jersey City Music & Arts Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2026
New Jersey Symphony announced summer programming spanning Florham Park, Jersey City, Newark, and Princeton, including outdoor orchestral performances, free chamber music, the Edward T. Cone Composition Institute concert, and the inaugural Jersey City Music & Arts Festival.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2026
New Jersey Symphony announced summer programming spanning Florham Park, Jersey City, Newark, and Princeton, including outdoor orchestral performances, free chamber music, the Edward T. Cone Composition Institute concert, and the inaugural Jersey City Music & Arts Festival.
SHELTERS IN THE DESERT to Feature World Premiere at Chelsea Music Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2026
Chelsea Music Festival's Festival Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Ken-David Masur, will present SHELTERS IN THE DESERT at St. Paul's German Lutheran Church in NYC, featuring works by five living composers.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2026
Chelsea Music Festival's Festival Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Ken-David Masur, will present SHELTERS IN THE DESERT at St. Paul's German Lutheran Church in NYC, featuring works by five living composers.
SHELTERS IN THE DESERT to be Presented at Chelsea Music Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2026
Chelsea Music Festival's Festival Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Ken-David Masur, will present an evening of five works by living composers united by themes of water, memory, and transformation at St. Paul's German Lutheran Church in NYC.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2026
Chelsea Music Festival's Festival Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Ken-David Masur, will present an evening of five works by living composers united by themes of water, memory, and transformation at St. Paul's German Lutheran Church in NYC.
MORRISTOWN JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL to Offer 10 Hours of Free Music
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026
The annual Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival will return to the Morristown Green with 10 hours of free music, featuring swing, Latin jazz, blues, and a yet-to-be-announced Grammy Award-winning headliner.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026
The annual Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival will return to the Morristown Green with 10 hours of free music, featuring swing, Latin jazz, blues, and a yet-to-be-announced Grammy Award-winning headliner.
COPLAND & TWAIN to Make NY Premiere at Chelsea Music Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026
Concert Theatre Works' theatrical concert COPLAND & TWAIN, directed by Bill Barclay, will blend Aaron Copland's incidental music with Mark Twain's writings at Open Jar Studios, conducted by Ken-David Masur.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026
Concert Theatre Works' theatrical concert COPLAND & TWAIN, directed by Bill Barclay, will blend Aaron Copland's incidental music with Mark Twain's writings at Open Jar Studios, conducted by Ken-David Masur.
Carnegie Hall's National Youth Ensembles to Gather 200+ Teen Musicians for Summer Residency
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2026
Carnegie Hall will bring together more than 200 teen instrumentalists to form NYO-USA, NYO2, and NYO Jazz, with performances at Carnegie Hall followed by tours across three continents.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2026
Carnegie Hall will bring together more than 200 teen instrumentalists to form NYO-USA, NYO2, and NYO Jazz, with performances at Carnegie Hall followed by tours across three continents.
Nikki Renée Daniels and More to Join GOTTA RIGHT TO SING HAROLD ARLEN at Dizzy’s Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2026
Songbook Sundays will continue at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club with Gotta Right to Sing Harold Arlen, starring Christine Andreas, Nikki Renée Daniels, and Benny Benack III.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2026
Songbook Sundays will continue at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club with Gotta Right to Sing Harold Arlen, starring Christine Andreas, Nikki Renée Daniels, and Benny Benack III.
Norm Lewis, Will Roland and More to Perform at 54 Below in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2026
Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Grammy and Emmy winner Will Roland, Tony winner Norm Lewis and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2026
Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Grammy and Emmy winner Will Roland, Tony winner Norm Lewis and more.
Theater Resources Unlimited to Host Zoom Panel on Licensing for Theater Professionals
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2026
Theater Resources Unlimited will host a Community Gathering via Zoom focused on licensing, featuring James Rocco and C. Michael Perry discussing legal rights, royalties, and how producers can navigate the licensing landscape.
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2026
Theater Resources Unlimited will host a Community Gathering via Zoom focused on licensing, featuring James Rocco and C. Michael Perry discussing legal rights, royalties, and how producers can navigate the licensing landscape.
ETCHINGS FESTIVAL to Return for 17th Season This July
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026
The Etchings Festival announced its 17th season in Northampton, MA, featuring Ecce Ensemble alongside King Klavé Trio, jazz sextet Surface of Sphere, and a closing program of new classical voices.
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026
The Etchings Festival announced its 17th season in Northampton, MA, featuring Ecce Ensemble alongside King Klavé Trio, jazz sextet Surface of Sphere, and a closing program of new classical voices.
Etchings Festival Unveils 17th Summer Season Program
by Josh Sharpe - May 27, 2026
The Etchings Festival - directed by Grace Hughes, JoAnna Pope, and John Aylward - has unveiled its 17th summer season, featuring contemporary music across a wide variety of genres.
by Josh Sharpe - May 27, 2026
The Etchings Festival - directed by Grace Hughes, JoAnna Pope, and John Aylward - has unveiled its 17th summer season, featuring contemporary music across a wide variety of genres.
Brandon Victor Dixon and More to Join SAY BENEFIT GALA: DC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2026
The Stuttering Association for the Young (SAY) will present its return to the nation’s capital for the 2nd Annual DC Benefit Gala in Washington, DC, an evening of celebration, inspiration, and advocacy, honoring Stephen and Lindsay Bennett.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2026
The Stuttering Association for the Young (SAY) will present its return to the nation’s capital for the 2nd Annual DC Benefit Gala in Washington, DC, an evening of celebration, inspiration, and advocacy, honoring Stephen and Lindsay Bennett.
HAVING OUR SAY Will Kick Off East Lynne's 46th Season
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026
East Lynne Theater Company of Cape May will open its 46th season with HAVING OUR SAY: THE DELANY SISTERS' FIRST 100 YEARS, starring Richarda Abrams and Sharon Hope at the Clemans Theater for the Arts.
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026
East Lynne Theater Company of Cape May will open its 46th season with HAVING OUR SAY: THE DELANY SISTERS' FIRST 100 YEARS, starring Richarda Abrams and Sharon Hope at the Clemans Theater for the Arts.
Michael Feinstein Will Perform at San Francisco's Golden Gate Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2026
Two-time Emmy and five-time Grammy Award-nominee Michael Feinstein will perform for one night only at ATG San Francisco's Golden Gate Theatre, bringing his celebrated Great American Songbook repertoire to the stage.
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2026
Two-time Emmy and five-time Grammy Award-nominee Michael Feinstein will perform for one night only at ATG San Francisco's Golden Gate Theatre, bringing his celebrated Great American Songbook repertoire to the stage.
ILLINOISE And More Set for Chicago Shakespeare Theater 40th Anniversary Season Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026
Chicago Shakespeare Theater announced its 40th Anniversary Season, featuring Shakespeare classics in repertory, a bilingual ROMEO Y JULIETA, the return of ILLINOISE, and the world premiere of HEARTBREAKERS.
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026
Chicago Shakespeare Theater announced its 40th Anniversary Season, featuring Shakespeare classics in repertory, a bilingual ROMEO Y JULIETA, the return of ILLINOISE, and the world premiere of HEARTBREAKERS.
Emanuel Ax, Ballet Hispánico and More Set for Music Worcester 2026-2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026
Music Worcester announced its 2026-2027 season, featuring 23 performances at Worcester venues including pianist Emanuel Ax, the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine, Ballet Hispánico, and the Martha Graham Dance Company.
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026
Music Worcester announced its 2026-2027 season, featuring 23 performances at Worcester venues including pianist Emanuel Ax, the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine, Ballet Hispánico, and the Martha Graham Dance Company.
TCG Reveals 2026 Willa Kim Costume Design Scholarship Recipients
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026
Theatre Communications Group announced Tianyu Lei and Viktoriia Shlenova as the 2026 recipients of the Willa Kim Costume Design Scholarship, honoring the legacy of the legendary costume designer.
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026
Theatre Communications Group announced Tianyu Lei and Viktoriia Shlenova as the 2026 recipients of the Willa Kim Costume Design Scholarship, honoring the legacy of the legendary costume designer.
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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