ELLA: FIRST LADY OF SONG conceived & directed by Maurice Hines book by Lee Summers APRIL 18 - MAY 13, 2018 REGIONAL PREMIERE! The astonishing virtuosa Freda Payne brings the First Lady of Song to life with an elegance, resonant beauty, and transcendent voice that captures the immortal Ella Fitzgerald. The show follows Ella from her childhood struggles of living with abuse and her time on the streets through her career as the preeminent jazz singer of her time.
Ages: Due to a few instances of profanity and suggestiveness, discussion surrounding abortion, and an implication of sexual assault when the singer was a teen, Ella is recommended for older teens and adults.
Cast and Creative team for Ella: First Lady of Song at Delaware Theatre Company
Director & Creator: Maurice Hines
Playwrite: Lee Summers
Freda Payne as ELLA FITZGERALD
Harriet Foy as GEORGIANA
Wynonna Smith* as YOUNG ELLA/FRANCIS
Jake Blouch* as NORMAN GANZ
Kenneth Crutchfield as CHICK WEBB
Steven Palmore as RAY BROWN
BAND MEMBERS:
Billy McDaniel
Vernon James Jr
Brent White
Playwrite: Lee Summers
Freda Payne as ELLA FITZGERALD
Harriet Foy as GEORGIANA
Wynonna Smith* as YOUNG ELLA/FRANCIS
Jake Blouch* as NORMAN GANZ
Kenneth Crutchfield as CHICK WEBB
Steven Palmore as RAY BROWN
BAND MEMBERS:
Billy McDaniel
Vernon James Jr
Brent White
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