The musical legacy of The Duke is celebrated in this stylish and brassy retrospective that has taken audiences and critics alike by storm throughout the world. Act I takes us from his early days at The Cotton Club through his widening acceptance abroad, while Act II explores the private man as captured in his music. It's a high-stepping salute inspired by the glamorous nightlife and sensuous highlife of a man who lived to love.
Cast Requirements: PRINCIPALS
3 Women
4 Men
ENSEMBLE
Singing-dancing ensemble
COMMENTS
The cast should be racially mixed, representing any and all who rock to the rhythm of The Duke.
CHARACTERS
Gregory - the raconteur
Judith - the danseuse
Gregg - the jazzbo
Phyllis - the chanteuse
Hinton - the danseur
Terri - the soubrette
P.J. - the hipster
Ensemble
Set Requirements: SOPHISTICATED LADIES requires a flexible unit set that can suggest various locales in the life of Duke Ellington.
Genre / Style: Musical
Rehearsal / Orchestral Material: Rehearsal Set (24 Books,1 Logo)
20 Libretto-Vocal Books;
2 PIANO-CONDUCTOR ACT I & II (CONDUCTOR and PIANO);
1 Logo;
Orchestra Package (14 Books)
2 PIANO-CONDUCTOR ACT I & II (CONDUCTOR and PIANO);
1 REED I (Clarinet, Alto Sax);
1 REED II (Clarinet, Tenor Sax);
1 REED III (Clarinet, Baritone Sax);
1 TRUMPET I (Doubles Flugelhorn);
1 TRUMPET II (Doubles Flugelhorn);
1 TRUMPET III (Doubles Flugelhorn);
1 TROMBONE I;
1 DRUMS (Trap Set);
1 PERCUSSION;
1 BASS;
Libretto/Vocal Books 10 pack:
10 Libretto-Vocal Books.
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