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Duke Ellington

Date of Death: May 24, 1974 (75)

Birth Place: Washington, DC, USA

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Play On!Play On!
 
[West End, 2025]
Composer
Timon of Athens
 
[Broadway, 1993]
Composer

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
Composer
Queenie Pie
Composer
Lyricist
Sophisticated Ladies
Source Material
Composer
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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See Lorna Luft & Andrea McArdle and More at 54 Below in April Photo
See Lorna Luft & Andrea McArdle and More at 54 Below in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW will presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Lorna Luft and Andrea McArdle, Marilyn Maye, and many more. See the full lineup here!
Photos: Highlights from Lillias White's DIVINE SASS Album Release Concert Photo
Photos: Highlights from Lillias White's DIVINE SASS Album Release Concert
by Rebecca Kaplan - Mar 27, 2025

See photos from Lillias White's latest concert, celebrating the release of Lillias White – Divine Sass: A Tribute to Sarah Vaughan. The show plays nightly 3/27 through 3/29.
New Music USA And Berklee Institute Of Jazz And Gender Justice Reveal 2025 Next Jazz Photo
New Music USA And Berklee Institute Of Jazz And Gender Justice Reveal 2025 Next Jazz Legacy Cohort
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2025

Next Jazz Legacy has revealed the eight emerging improvisers in jazz that make up its 2025 cohort. Learn more about the color and about Next Jazz Legacy!
Rodgers And Hart Celebrated At Jazz At Lincoln Center In April Photo
Rodgers And Hart Celebrated At Jazz At Lincoln Center In April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2025

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 Isn't it Rodgers and Hart? on Sunday, April 6th, at 5:00 PM and 7:30 PM.
Lillias White, Noel MacNeal and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week Photo
Lillias White, Noel MacNeal and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Noel MacNeal, Lillias White, and more. See the full lineup and learn more!
BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup " Mar. 21 to Mar. 27, 2024 Photo
BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup " Mar. 21 to Mar. 27, 2024
by Rebecca Kaplan - Mar 21, 2025

Looking for a fun show to see this week? We have you covered with jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week.
The San Francisco Symphony Reveals 2025-26 Season Featuring World Premieres and More Photo
The San Francisco Symphony Reveals 2025-26 Season Featuring World Premieres and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2025

The San Francisco Symphony has revealed details of the Orchestra’s 114th season, taking place September 4, 2025–June 28, 2026. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Coming Up at 54 Below: Exclusive Previews from Jenn Colella, Lillias White & More Photo
Coming Up at 54 Below: Exclusive Previews from Jenn Colella, Lillias White & More
by Joey Mervis - Mar 17, 2025

Broadway's best performers are getting ready to hit the stage at NYC's premiere cabaret destination, 54 Below. Enjoy previews from some of this month's performers, including Jenn Colella ('I Could Have Danced All Night'), Charles Busch ('Bill'), and Lillias White ('I'm Getting Along Right').
Jazz Vocal Ensemble New York Voices to Perform at Schwartz Center This Month Photo
Jazz Vocal Ensemble New York Voices to Perform at Schwartz Center This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2025

New York Voices, a premiere jazz vocal ensemble, performs at the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts with a program of jazz standards and big band hits in this  Candler Concert Series debut on Friday, March 21.  
Lynne Charnay to Celebrate 100th Birthday With Performance at Don't Tell Mama Photo
Lynne Charnay to Celebrate 100th Birthday With Performance at Don't Tell Mama
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025

On the evening of her 100th birthday, legendary performer Lynne Charnay will take the stage at Don't Tell Mama. Learn more about the upcoming performance!
Toast St. Patrick’s Day with These Cocktails from Bushmills Irish Whiskey Photo
Toast St. Patrick’s Day with These Cocktails from Bushmills Irish Whiskey
by Team BWW - Mar 12, 2025

This March, Bushmills Irish Whiskey will be pouring specialty cocktails at the Rose Bar in The Plaza Hotel for a limited time only. This famous space has played host to such formidable acts as Miles Davis, Duke Ellington and Liza Minnelli, the walls of this lounge have listened in on many unforgettable moments in music and entertainment history.
Mosaic Theater Company Reveals Winners Of The 2025 High School Playwriting Contest Photo
Mosaic Theater Company Reveals Winners Of The 2025 High School Playwriting Contest
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2025

Mosaic Theater Company revealed the winners of its third annual High School Playwriting Contest. Learn more about the awards and see how to attend the Play Reading.
Gateways Festival Orchestra Returns To Carnegie Hall In April Photo
Gateways Festival Orchestra Returns To Carnegie Hall In April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2025

Gateways Music Festival in association with Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester celebrates the transformative power of Black classical artistry with Spring Festival 2025 in Rochester, NY (April 21–24) and New York City (April 24–27).
Review: Lillias White: DIVINE SASS, A TRIBUTE TO SARAH VAUGHAN Photo
Review: Lillias White: DIVINE SASS, A TRIBUTE TO SARAH VAUGHAN
by Steve Murray - Mar 9, 2025

What did our critic think of LILLIAS WHITE: DIVINE SASS, A TRIBUTE TO SARAH VAUGHAN at Feinstein's At The Nikko?
Los Angeles Philharmonic Unveils Gustavo Dudamel's Final Walt Disney Concert Hall Sea Photo
Los Angeles Philharmonic Unveils Gustavo Dudamel's Final Walt Disney Concert Hall Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2025

The Los Angeles Philharmonic has unveiled details of its 2025/26 season at Walt Disney Concert Hall, the last in which legendary maestro, Gustavo Dudamel, will serve in his current role.
Bossa Nova Creator TOM JOBIM is Honored in a Biographical Musical Photo
Bossa Nova Creator TOM JOBIM is Honored in a Biographical Musical
by Claudio Erlichman - Mar 5, 2025

After big success in Rio, Tom Jobim Musical arrives in São Paulo, to celebrate the life and legacy of one of the greatest names in Brazilian music, presenting iconic songs. The super production by Bonus Track and Bárbaro! Productions, stars Elton Towersey (Tom) and Otávio Müller (Vinicius), with book by Nelson Motta and Pedro Brício, musical direction by Thiago Gimenes and direction by João Fonseca.
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Announces 2025/26 Season And Colburn School Partnership Photo
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Announces 2025/26 Season And Colburn School Partnership
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2025

The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra’s Music Director Jamie Martín and Executive Director Ben Cadwallader has announced the Orchestra’s 2025/26 season, bringing together renowned guest artists with LACO’s exceptional musicians for performances of unparalleled artistry, from revered masterpieces to today’s most visionary contemporary works.
MARIE-CLAIRE GIRAUD: FROM HARLEM TO HOLLYWOOD Set For 54 Below In April Photo
MARIE-CLAIRE GIRAUD: FROM HARLEM TO HOLLYWOOD Set For 54 Below In April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2025

Acclaimed soprano and jazz artist Marie-Claire Giraud takes the stage at 54 Below on April 6, 2025, at 7 PM. This special performance is titled 'Marie-Claire Giraud: From Harlem to Hollywood'. 
Grand Marshals Announced For 19th Annual Dance Parade & Festival, Returning In May Photo
Grand Marshals Announced For 19th Annual Dance Parade & Festival, Returning In May
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2025

Over 10,000 dancers will take to the streets in a dazzling display of artistic expression and cultural celebration at the 19th Annual Dance Parade and Festival.
Kevin Kelly Brings Solo Cabaret I'VE HEARD THAT SONG BEFORE To Winter Park Playhouse Photo
Kevin Kelly Brings Solo Cabaret I'VE HEARD THAT SONG BEFORE To Winter Park Playhouse In March
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 1, 2025

Kevin Kelly takes to the cabaret stage at The Winter Park Playhouse in his latest solo cabaret, I've Heard That Song Before, on March 26 and 27, 2025 at 7:30p.m.  Playhouse Music Director, Christopher Leavy, will accompany on piano.
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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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