Release Date

05 Nov, 1982

Runtime

01:48: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

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!

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.

Original Title

Sophisticated Ladies

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Actors

Hinton Battle

Paula Kelly

Phyllis Hyman

Terri Klausner

Gregg Burge

Garry Q. Lewis

Calvin McRae

Leata Galloway

Lorraine Fields

Cheryl Baxter

Sheri Cowart

Karen McDonald

Beth Bowles

Jamilah Lucas

Eugene Fleming

Michael Graham

Lacy Darryl Phillips

Roger Spivy

Lloyd Culbreath

Steve Marder

Crew

Bruce Brandwen

Ron Nicodemus

Clark Jones

Michael Smuin

Donald McKayle

Duke Ellington

Mercer Ellington

Donald McKayle

Michael Smuin

Henry LeTang

Tony Walton

Willa Kim

Jennifer Tipton

Otts Munderloh