Ella - A Musical Based on the Life of Ella Fitzgerald
Synetic Theater at Crystal City (1800 South Bell Street Arlington, VA 22202)
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- $57.00 - $62.00
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- $29.50 - $32.00*
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The last date listed for Ella was Wednesday January 2, 2008 / 7:30pm.
14 Goldstar Member Reviews
Karen Ruster
I went with my family and we all agreed it was a superb production. Having had the opportunity to witness Ella Fitzgerald on stage prior to her demise, I could vouch for the lead actress' command of Ella's stage presence, mannerisms and vocal delivery. The actress inhabited the part of Ella at ever level, and we were duly moved and impressed.Written on Jan 02 2008
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Seymour Selig
Slightly disappointed---to me it seemed like a sequence of impersonations of Ella without much to maintain a stronger interest.Written on Feb 02 2008
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Laura K.
This was enjoyable. My teenage kids thought it was just ok. It's really for lovers of Ella's music. The show gives you some minor insights into Ella the woman and is mostly just the singing. Lots of old standards.Written on Jan 03 2008
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More Information About Ella
Quotes & Highlights
- “Fabrique evokes the maternal musical spirit of Miss Ella with remarkable skill and finesse; her must-see performance has audiences grooving throughout the show's two dozen numbers.” --Variety
Description
book by Jeffery Hatcher
conceived by Rob Ruggiero & Dyke Garrison
based on an original play by Dyke Garrison
musical arrangements by Danny Holgate
directed by Rob Ruggiero
This swinging new musical takes you inside the heart and soul of the First Lady of Song – Ella Fitzgerald. While she’s rehearsing for an important 1966 concert, Ella’s producer requests that she add “patter” about her life to the show.
With this daunting task before her, Ella starts to revisit the people and events of her past. Tina Fabrique (Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Crowns) returns as one of the world's greatest jazz singers, performing such hits as “That Old Black Magic,” “A Tiskit, A Tasket” and “They Can’t Take That Away From Me.”
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