Let the jazz of Billie Holiday transport you to the ’30s, ’40s and ’50s at the Depot Theatre.

Imagine it’s 1959, and you’re seated in a smokey bar in Philadelphia.  Before you, iconic jazz singer Billie Holiday is delivering one of her last performances. As she thrills the audience with her amazing hits, the singer shares anecdotes that reveal her haunting but beautiful life.  This “play with music” allows you to experience, once again, her incredible songs,  including  “Easy Living,” “Strange Fruit.” “What a Moonlight Can Do,” and “God Bless the Child.” 

The Depot Theatre’s season closes on a high note with Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill from August 13-29 with a preview on August 12.

Mountain Lake PBS is the proud title sponsor of this production.

Anna Anderson returns to the Depot in the role of Billie Holiday.  Darnell White makes his Depot debut as Jimmy Powers, who is more than an accompanist to the legend. The play is written by Lanie Robertson.

As a professional Actors’ Equity and Stage Directors and Choreographers Society-affiliated theatre, the Depot must adhere to both government and union health and safety guidelines. As such, audience members are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

RATED: PG-13 (Content includes adult themes and language, including issues of race, substance abuse, and abusive relationships.)

Preview Night Sponsor: Champlain National Bank

Season Sponsor: Casella

Performances run August 13 – 29.  The show on August 21 will include a special Q & A with people involved in the production.

To order tickets or for more information, updates and program announcements, visit DepotTheatre.org or contact the box office at 518.962.4449.

The Depot Theatre is located at 6705 Main Street in Westport, New York.