ELLA, a musical about Ella Fitzgerald January 15, 2008

Join us for the musical event of 2008!

ELLA
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

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through February 24, 2008 in Crystal City

“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

“You get a feel for the remarkable instrument of the great jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald…mighty scat-isfying.” – Peter Marks, The Washington Post

“The litheness of Miss Fabrique's powerhouse vocals is reason enough to see "Ella,"” -- Jayne Blanchard, The Washington Times

“an extraordinary recreation of an extraordinary talent” – Brad Hathaway, Potomac Stages

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 (The Women of Brewster Place, 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.”

Official Website: http://www.arenastage.org