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. more...
Audra McDonald, celebrated for her unparalleled versatility and artistry, won a Tony Award for her remarkable performance in "Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill," a role that also earned her an Olivier Award nomination for her 2017 debut in London’s West End. more...
Awards and Nominations
2014 BroadwayWorld Awards
Best Leading Actress in a Play: Audra McDonald won.
2014 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Actress in a Play: Audra McDonald won.
2014 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Outstanding Actress in a Musical: Audra McDonald won.
2014 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play: Audra McDonald won.
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