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Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill Revival 2014 - Articles Page 2

Run Time:
90 minutes, with no intermission
Opened: April 13, 2014
Closing: October 05, 2014

Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill - 2014 Broadway History , Info & More

Circle in the Square (Broadway)
1633 Broadway at 50th St. New York, NY

Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill recounts Billie Holiday's life story through the songs that made her famous. 1959, in a small, intimate bar in Philadelphia, Holiday puts on a show that unbeknownst to the audience, will leave them witnesses to one of the last performances of her lifetime. Through her poignant voice and moving songs, one of the greatest jazz singers of all-time shares her loves and her losses.


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Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill - 2014 - Broadway Articles Page 2

VIDEO: Audra McDonald Talks Billie Holiday on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Caryn Robbins - May 27, 2014


The Tony Award-nominated Audra McDonald talked to CBS SUNDAY MORNING's Mo Rocca this Sunday about two legendary singers: Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday.

DVR Alert: Audra McDonald Visits CBS SUNDAY MORNING Today
by TV News Desk - May 25, 2014


As a child, Broadway star Audra McDonald would rehearse Tony Award acceptance speeches in front of her bathroom mirror, she tells Mo Rocca in an interview for CBS SUNDAY MORNING WITH CHARLES OSGOOD to be broadcast today, May 25, 2014 (9:00 AM ET) on the CBS Television Network.

STAGE TUBE: LADY DAY's Audra McDonald Performs on THE VIEW
by Stage Tube - May 22, 2014


Tony-winning singer Audra McDonald stopped by THE VIEW this morning to perform a number as Billie Holiday from Broadway's 'Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill.' The actress received a Tony nomination for Best Lead Actress in a Play for her starring role. If she wins, this will be her sixth Tony Award. Watch her sing below!

VIDEO: Audra McDonald Chats 'LADY DAY'; Performs Two Numbers on 'Colbert'
by Caryn Robbins - May 1, 2014


Audra McDonald stopped by last night's THE COLBERT REPORT to chat about her Broadway role as Billie Holiday in 'Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill' and perform two numbers from the show.

Is Audra McDonald-Led LADY DAY a Play or a Musical? Tony Committee Decides Tomorrow
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2014


The Tony Awards Administration Committee meets for the final time tomorrow, April 25, to determine the fates of the 2013-14 season's productions. And if they decide LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL is a 'play with music' rather than a musical, leading lady Audra McDonald, who stars as Billie Holiday, will have the chance to win a Tony for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Play -- her only category without a Tony trophy.

Exclusive Photo Flash: Audra McDonald Gets Hirschfeld Treatment for LADY DAY Opening Night Gift!
by Nicole Rosky - April 23, 2014


'Lady Day' Producer Jeffrey Richards and actor Will Swenson (wowing audiences as 'Javert' in the Broadway revival of 'Les Miserables') were sad because the late great Al Hirschfeld was not here to draw Swenson's wife, Broadway superstar Audra McDonald, in her title role in 'Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill.' But wait! In stepped Margo Feiden, gallerist to the stars, and exclusive rep for Al Hirschfeld's work.

STAGE TUBE: Audra McDonald Talks the Joys of Playing LADY DAY on MSNBC
by Nicole Rosky - April 17, 2014


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill, Lanie Robertson's play with music, starring Audra McDonald, has extended its limited engagement at the Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street, btwn. Broadway and 8th Avenue) through August 10, 2014. Leading lady Audra McDonald just visited Tamron Hall on MSNBC to chat about her Lady Day experience and you can check out the full interview below!

Audra McDonald-Led LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL Extends Through 8/10
by Nicole Rosky - April 16, 2014


As a result of strong critical response and public demand Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill, Lanie Robertson's play with music, starring Audra McDonald, announces that the production will be extending its limited engagement at the Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street, btwn. Broadway and 8th Avenue) through August 10, 2014.

TV: Chatting with Audra McDonald and the LADY DAY Team on Opening Night!
by Nicole Rosky - April 14, 2014


Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill, starring five-time Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald, just opened last night at the Circle in the Square Theatre (1633 Broadway, on 50th Street btwn. Broadway and 8th Ave.). BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there for the after party, where he got to chat with McDonald herself about the pressure of representing the iconic woman; how the project got its start; working with Lonny Price, and so much more!

TV: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL
by Nicole Rosky - April 14, 2014


Broadway's biggest stars gathered at the Circle in the Square Theatre yesterday for opening night of Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill, starring five-time Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald and directed by Lonny Price. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was on the red carpet to chat with the evening's guests before the curtain went up, and below, you can check out interviews with Brian Stokes Mitchell, Norm Lewis, Will Swenson, Nikki M. James, Jason Robert Brown, Billy Porter and more!

Photo Coverage: Inside LADY DAY's Opening Night Theatre Arrivals
by Walter McBride - April 14, 2014


Broadway's biggest stars gathered at the Circle in the Square Theatre yesterday for opening night of Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill, starring five-time Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald and directed by Lonny Price. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the star-studded red carpet below!

TV: Watch Audra McDonald Transform Into Billie Holiday in LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL!
by Nicole Rosky - April 14, 2014


Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill stars five-time Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald under the direction of Lonny Price (110 in the Shade, A Class Act), will play a strictly limited 10-week engagement with only 70 performances at the Circle in the Square Theatre (1633 Broadway, on 50th Street btwn. Broadway and 8th Ave.). BroadwayWorld brings you a sneak peek of McDonald in action below!

Photo Coverage: Audra McDonald and LADY DAY Company Celebrate Opening Night!
by Walter McBride - April 14, 2014


Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill, starring five-time Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald, just opened last night at the Circle in the Square Theatre (1633 Broadway, on 50th Street btwn. Broadway and 8th Ave.). BroadwayWorld was on hand for the after party and you can check out photo coverage below!

Photo Coverage: Audra McDonald Takes Opening Night Bows in LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL
by Walter McBride - April 14, 2014


Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill stars five-time Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald under the direction of Lonny Price (110 in the Shade, A Class Act), will play a strictly limited 10-week engagement with only 70 performances at the Circle in the Square Theatre (1633 Broadway, on 50th Street btwn. Broadway and 8th Ave.). Opening night was yesterday, April 13, 2014, and BroadwayWorld was there for all of the festivities. Check out photos from the curtain call below!

Review Roundup: LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL Opens on Broadway - All the Reviews!
by Courtnie Mele - April 13, 2014


Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill opens tonight on Broadway. Lady Day stars five-time Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald under the direction of Lonny Price (110 in the Shade, A Class Act), will play a strictly limited 10-week engagement with only 70 performances at the Circle in the Square Theatre (1633 Broadway, on 50th Street btwn. Broadway and 8th Ave.).

BWW Reviews: McDonald Mesmerizes in LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL
by Michael Dale - April 13, 2014


There's a lady on stage, and not only is she an entrancing singer, but she's one hell of an actor.

Photo Flash: LADY DAY's Roxie the Chihuahua Attends Funeral for Joan Rivers' Dog Max
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2014


Scroll down for a photo of Broadway animal trainer Bill Berloni and canine star Roxie the Chihuahua with Joan and Melissa when they attended the recent funeral of her best bowser friend, Joan Rivers' beloved Max!

Photo Flash: First Look at Audra McDonald as Billie Holiday in LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL
by Nicole Rosky - April 11, 2014


Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill stars five-time Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald under the direction of Lonny Price (110 in the Shade, A Class Act), will play a strictly limited 10-week engagement with only 70 performances at the Circle in the Square Theatre (1633 Broadway, on 50th Street btwn. Broadway and 8th Ave.). BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at McDonald in action below!

BWW Spotlights LADY DAY Star Audra McDonald's Soaring Career
by BWW Special Coverage - April 13, 2014


In honor of Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill's opening on Broadway tonight, BroadwayWorld decided to highlight Tony- and Drama Desk Award-winning actress Audra McDonald's body of work.

Up on the Marquee: LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL
by Walter McBride - April 7, 2014


Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill stars five-time Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald under the direction of Lonny Price (110 in the Shade, A Class Act), will play a strictly limited 10-week engagement with only 70 performances at the Circle in the Square Theatre (1633 Broadway, on 50th Street btwn. Broadway and 8th Ave.). Below, BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the marquee at the Circle in the Square!

'LADY DAY' with Audra McDonald Will Receive Cast Recording; Box Office Ticket Buyers to Receive Free Copy, 4/7
by Tyler Peterson - April 4, 2014


Producers have announced that in celebration of Billie Holiday's 99th Birthday, anyone who purchases full price tickets at the box office on Monday, April 7, 2014, will be signed up to receive a free copy of the upcoming cast recording of Lanie Robertson's Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill featuring Five-time Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald.

LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL Announces Broadway Rush Policy!
by Nicole Rosky - March 24, 2014


The producers of Lanie Robertson's Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill just announced a general rush policy. A limited number of rush tickets, which are subject to availability, can be purchased at the box office of the Circle in the Square when the box office opens for the day of the performance on a first-come-first-served basis. The box office of the Circle in the Square opens at 10am Monday through Saturday, and at noon on Sunday (starting March 30th). Rush tickets are $40 each and limited to two (2) tickets per customer.

Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill History

Other Productions of Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill

1986   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
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1986   Off-Broadway
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2014   Broadway Original Broadway Production
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2017   West End West End Production
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Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill - 2014 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2014 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Leading Actress in a Play Audra McDonald
2014 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress in a Play Audra McDonald
2014 Drama League Awards Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Audra McDonald
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Revival of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill
2014 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play Audra McDonald
2014 Tony Awards Best Sound Design of a Play Steve Canyon Kennedy

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