Sophisticated Ladies
The classic songs of legendary jazz composer Duke Ellington come alive on stage in this performance video. Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies documents a performance of the popular Broadway revue, built around more than two dozen great tunes from Ellington's songbook. Hinton Battle, Paula Kelly and Phyllis Hyman headline the cast for this production; songs include "Take The A Train," "Caravan," "Satin Doll," "In a Sentimental Mood," "Mood Indigo," "Don't Get Around Much Anymore," and many more.
Top Billed Cast
Hinton Battle
Performer
Paula Kelly
Performer
Phyllis Hyman
Performer
Terri Klausner
Performer
Gregg Burge
Performer
Featured Crew
Ron Nicodemus
Producer
Clark Jones
Director
Willa Kim
Costume Design
Mickey Scott
Makeup Artist
Duke Ellington
Musical
Michael Smuin
Choreographer
Steve Zinn
Camera Operator
Jerry Newman
Editor
Henry LeTang
Choreographer
Matt Kaplowitz
Sound Supervisor
David Hewitt
Sound Engineer
Michael Smuin
Stage Director