Sophisticated Ladies
movie
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!
Released November 05, 1982
Overview
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
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Performer
Paula Kelly
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Performer
Phyllis Hyman
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Performer
Terri Klausner
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Performer
Gregg Burge
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Performer
Garry Q. Lewis
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Performer
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Calvin McRae
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Performer
Leata Galloway
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Performer
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Lorraine Fields
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Performer
Cheryl Baxter
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Sophisticated Lady
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Sheri Cowart
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Sophisticated Lady
Karen McDonald
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Sophisticated Lady
Crew
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Ron Nicodemus
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Producer
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Clark Jones
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Director
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Willa Kim
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Costume Design
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Mickey Scott
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Makeup Artist
Duke Ellington
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Musical
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Michael Smuin
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Choreographer
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Steve Zinn
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Camera Operator
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Jerry Newman
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Editor
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Henry LeTang
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Choreographer
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Matt Kaplowitz
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Sound Supervisor
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David Hewitt
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Sound Engineer
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Michael Smuin
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Stage Director