Duke Ellington's "Sophisticated Ladies"

Duke Ellington’s

Sophisticated Ladies

Concept by Donald McKayle

Based on the music of Duke Ellington

Musical and Dance Arrangements by Lloyd Mayers

Vocal Arrangements by Malcom Dodd & Lloyd Mayers

Original Musical Direction by Mercer Ellington

Alex Sanchez, director & choreographer

Matthew Dolan, music director

The musical legacy of The Duke is celebrated in this stylish and brassy retrospective, which has taken audiences and critics by storm throughout the world. From Ellington's early days at The Cotton Club through his widening acceptance abroad, and exploring the private man as captured in his music, Sophisticated Ladies is a high-stepping salute inspired by the glamorous nightlife and sensuous highlife of a man who lived to love.

Sophisticated Ladies is presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals.

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TICKET INFORMATION

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General Admission $15 ($10 for students, faculty, staff, military & seniors)

For assistance in purchasing tickets, please contact Oberlin College Central Ticket Service.

This fully-staged production of Oberlin Music Theater will be presented in five performances, January 29-31 at 7:30pm and January 30-31 at 2:30pm. Estimated Run Time: 2 hours including one intermission.