Sophisticated Ladies (1982)
Memorable music and incredible dancing transport you into the Grand Duke's world! Here's the eye popping, foot-stomping, Tony award-winning musical extravaganza that will send you into jazz heaven!
Director: Clark Jones
Language: en
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.
Cast
Hinton Battle
Performer
Paula Kelly
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Phyllis Hyman
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Terri Klausner
Performer
Gregg Burge
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Garry Q. Lewis
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Calvin McRae
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Leata Galloway
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Lorraine Fields
Performer
Cheryl Baxter
Sophisticated Lady
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Sheri Cowart
Sophisticated Lady
Karen McDonald
Sophisticated Lady
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Beth Bowles
Sophisticated Lady
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Jamilah Lucas
Sophisticated Lady
Eugene Fleming
Sophisticated Gentleman