A professional non-profit theatre bringing together diverse communities in Knoxville to experience, develop, and discuss world-class theatre arts. Through the power and beauty of theatre, we seek to unite people from all backgrounds to experience and participate in stories that embody our shared humanity.
Description
LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR AND GRILL by Lanie Robertson
Set in South Philadelphia in March 1959, this musical showcases one of Billie Holiday's last performances before her death later that year. Interwoven with stories about her life, this one-woman musical features local actor Shinnerrie Jackson in the title role.
Dates: April 17th - May 4th, 2025. Thursdays-Sundays.
Director: Drew Drake
Cast:
Shinnerrie Jackson - Billie Holiday
Shawn Turner - Jimmy Powers
Date & Time
Apr 17 - May 4, 2025