Michigan premiere runs May 29 – June 23, 2024, on the campus of Oakland University L to R: Debra Walton as Young Ella, Nicole Powell as Young Georgiana, Freda Payne as Ella Fitzgerald, and Eric Coles as Norman Granz. Photo courtesty of Sean Carter Photograpy. Ella, First Lady of Song traces the 60-year career of the woman Mel Torme called “the best singer on the planet.” The story of Ella Fitzgerald truly challenges the age-old saying “The show must go on.” From the Apollo Theater to the … [Read more...]
Freda Payne stars in ‘Ella, First Lady of Song’ at Meadow Brook Theatre
May 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Meadow Brook Theatre Announces 57th Season
April 4, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Featuring audience-favorite shows as well as four Michigan Premieres, Meadow Brook Theatre’s (MBT) 2023-2024 season has something for everyone! "We are excited to be bringing you our 57th season, which is one of our best yet!" said Cheryl Marshall, MBT Managing Director. "We've got a wonderfully entertaining lineup and, of course, we're kicking things off with a great event this summer. You won't want to miss a thing!" On July 15, Meadow Brook Theatre will hold a one-night-only concert by The … [Read more...]
Sheila Landis Sings a Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald
January 24, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Sheila Landis, seven-time winner of the Detroit Music Awards “Outstanding Jazz Vocalist”, will perform at the Rochester Hills Public Library on Sunday, February 10 at 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the library’s Multipurpose Room. Rochester Hills vocalist Sheila Landis has a voice steeped in jazz and will entertain you with her popular “Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald." Leading the Sheila Landis Trio is seven-string guitarist Rick Matle, Oakland University Music Performance Graduate. If you love jazz … [Read more...]
