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Holiday on Broadway
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1948
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How Often are Live Animals in Broadway Shows?  Photo
How Often are Live Animals in Broadway Shows? 
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Apr 20, 2025

This time, the reader question was: How often do legit Broadway plays and musicals include live animals in their companies? Can you name some recent examples of animals in Broadway shows?
Chloe Flower Teams Up with JoJo on 'The Very Thought of You' Cover Photo
Chloe Flower Teams Up with JoJo on 'The Very Thought of You' Cover
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 18, 2025

Piano virtuoso and pop/classic composer Chloe Flower has dropped her new single 'The Very Thought of You,' a collaboration with Broadway alum JoJo (Joanna Levesque). Watch the music video here.
National Black Theatre & The Flea Theater Collab On The World Premiere of CHIAROSCU Photo
National Black Theatre & The Flea Theater Collab On The World Premiere of CHIAROSCURO
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 18, 2025

National Black Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the NYC premiere of Chiaroscuro. Originally written by one of the foremothers of the Black Arts Movement, the late Aishah Rahman, in 2002, this work is directed by NBT's SOUL Directing Resident Abigail jean-baptiste.
National Black Theatre To Present New York City Premiere of CHIAROSCURO Photo
National Black Theatre To Present New York City Premiere of CHIAROSCURO
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 17, 2025

National Black Theatre (NBT) in association with The Flea Theater has announced the cast and creative team for the NYC premiere of Chiaroscuro. Performances run May 27 - June 22 at The Flea Theater.
David Heron's LOVE AND MARRIAGE AND NEW YORK CITY Returns for NYC Caribbean American Photo
David Heron's LOVE AND MARRIAGE AND NEW YORK CITY Returns for NYC Caribbean American Heritage Month Festivities
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2025

Jamaican born playwright David Heron's romantic comedy drama Love and Marriage and New York City returns to the New York stage this June in celebration of its 25th Anniversary.
Meet the Cast of PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL, Now on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL, Now on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2025

Performances are underway for Roundabout Theatre Company's new version of the Gilbert & Sullivan classic, The Pirates of Penzance. Meet the cast of Pirates! The Penzance Musical here.
Review: LADY DAY AT EMERSON’S BAR & GRILL at The Black Theatre Troupe Photo
Review: LADY DAY AT EMERSON’S BAR & GRILL at The Black Theatre Troupe
by Herbert Paine - Mar 30, 2025

See The Black Theatre Troupe's staging of LADY DAY, not just for the music, not just for the history, but to witness a piece of theater that doesn’t just tell a story—it makes you feel every note of it.
2025 Schwabacher Recital Series Concludes With Leah Crocetto and Carrie-Ann Matheson Photo
2025 Schwabacher Recital Series Concludes With Leah Crocetto and Carrie-Ann Matheson
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2025

The Schwabacher Recital Series, presented by Merola Opera Program and San Francisco Opera Center, will conclude its 41st season in April. Learn more about the performance here!
DanceAfrica 2025 At BAM Honors 50 Years Of Mozambican Liberation Photo
DanceAfrica 2025 At BAM Honors 50 Years Of Mozambican Liberation
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2025

DanceAfrica, BAM's longest-running program and the nation's largest festival of African dance and culture, returns for its 48th year with a full weekend of performances, films, dance classes, and community events over Memorial Day weekend.
DCLA Announces 'Last Call' For Artists To Be Considered For Monuments Honoring Billi Photo
DCLA Announces 'Last Call' For Artists To Be Considered For Monuments Honoring Billie Holiday And Dr. Helen Rodríguez Trías
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2025

NYC Cultural Affairs Commissioner Laurie Cumbo has announced the “last call” for artists interested in designing two permanent, public monuments in New York City: one monument honoring jazz legend Billie Holiday in Queens, and one honoring public health pioneer Dr. Helen Rodríguez Trías in the Bronx.
Review: Cyrille Aimée & The Guitar Heroes Captivate at Birdland Photo
Review: Cyrille Aimée & The Guitar Heroes Captivate at Birdland
by Rob Lester - Mar 21, 2025

With two sets a night through Saturday 3/22, Cyrille Aimée and her Guitar Heroes may be your jazz heroes this week with their strong show at Birdland.
Bees Deluxe To Play At The Lizzie Rose Music Room Photo
Bees Deluxe To Play At The Lizzie Rose Music Room
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2025

Bees Deluxe will return to the elegant Lizzie Rose Music Room, offering an evening of original compositions and reimagined blues classics.
The Billie Holiday Theatre Hosts Next Edition of 'Black Narrative' Photo
The Billie Holiday Theatre Hosts Next Edition of 'Black Narrative'
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2025

 As a part of its Spring 2025 Season, The Billie Holiday Theatre - one of the nation’s preeminent arts and culture organizations - presents the next edition of its new theater series “Black Narrative” in collaboration with the award-winning New Black Fest.
Feinstein's Unveils Spring Lineup Featuring Ben Jones and More Photo
Feinstein's Unveils Spring Lineup Featuring Ben Jones and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2025

This spring, Feinstein’s inside The Hotel Carmichael in Carmel, is bringing some amazing musical talent to their stage. Learn more about the lineup and see how to purchase tickets.
Bees Deluxe Brings Acid Blues to The Cutting Room Photo
Bees Deluxe Brings Acid Blues to The Cutting Room
by Emmy Rice - Mar 8, 2025

This unforgettable night of acid blues will feature the band's unique blend of jazz, funk, and psychedelia, as they push the boundaries of traditional blues into uncharted territories.
Interview: From Kansas Sunflower Patch to Speakeasy Queen: Eddy Hackett on Belle Livi Photo
Interview: From Kansas Sunflower Patch to Speakeasy Queen: Eddy Hackett on Belle Livingstone, the Inspiration for The Lost Estate's 58TH STREET
by Franco Milazzo - Mar 8, 2025

We speak to Eddy Hackett of immersive theatre specialists The Lost Estate about the jazz-infused 58th Street and its inspiration Belle Livingstone.
FROZEN, COME FROM AWAY And More Announced for Arvada Center 50th Anniversary Theatre Photo
FROZEN, COME FROM AWAY And More Announced for Arvada Center 50th Anniversary Theatre Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2025

The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities will celebrate their 50th anniversary with a 2025-2026 Theatre Season. Get full details on the lineup and more!
Black Theatre Troupe Will Perform LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL Photo
Black Theatre Troupe Will Perform LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2025

Black Theatre Troupe will close its season with a powerhouse performance of LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!
Jenn Colella, Norbert Leo Butz, and More to Perform at 54 Below in March Photo
Jenn Colella, Norbert Leo Butz, and More to Perform at 54 Below in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Jenn Colella, Norbert Leo Butz, and more. See the full March programming here!
Jazz Vocalist Kandace Springs to Release New Album LADY IN SATIN in May Photo
Jazz Vocalist Kandace Springs to Release New Album LADY IN SATIN in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2025

Lady in Satin is the fifth album by Kandace Springs, an esteemed jazz vocalist hailing from Music City: Nashville, Tennessee. The album will be released in May. Learn more!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Billie Holiday been in?

Billie Holiday has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Billie Holiday been in?

Billie Holiday has not appeared in the West End.

How many shows has Billie Holiday written?

Billie Holiday has written 1 shows including Bubbling Brown Sugar (Composer/Lyricist).

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