Simply, Ella - A Musical Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time for this Past Event
- Thu, May 25, 2023 - Sat, May 27, 2023 7pm - 9pm
Location
General Admission / House opens 30 minutes prior to show/ Box Office 2 hours prior to show
Details
The Genesis Theatre Company presents “Simply, Ella” – A Musical Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald Written and Directed by Sherri Brown-Webster
This fascinating rhythmic show tells the life story of the First Lady of Jazz – Ms. ELLA FITZGERALD! This show is filled with songs of yester-year and will make you want to swing, boogie, Lindy hop and jitterbug to the bee-bop sounds of a stellar musical band right from your seats! “SIMPLY, ELLA”, presented by the Genesis Theatre Company, stars Indy’s own Ms. Sandy Lomax as Ella Fitzgerald and Seraphim Holmes as young Ella, along with some of the city’s most talented Actors and Musicians – who all help to bring this one of a kind stage show to Footlite Musicals Theater. Travel back to November 21, 1934 when a young Ella Fitzgerald would enter her name into the drawing for a chance to perform at Amateur Night on the world famous stage of the historic Apollo Theatre. Witness the people in Ella Fitzgerald’s life who all had a hand in helping to propel her to the sweet status of stardom! Hear songs like “It Don’t Mean a Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing, Fascinating Rhythm, The Lady is a Tramp and many, many more! The smooth lyrical tones of Ms. Sandy Lomax – is sure to “simply take your heart away” – and is 2nd to none! “SIMPLY, ELLA” is a family friend show and will be talked about for years to come! Local and Stellar Talent incorporates this exciting and moving Musical as this original production hits the city of Indianapolis for the 1st time! Brown-Webster has assembled an exceptional cast filled with some of Indy’s finest Actors, Singers and Musicians to tell this delightful story. Get your tickets to “Simply, Ella” – A Musical Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald”.
Show Dates and Times:
Thursday May 25, 7:00pm Friday May 26, 7:00pm
Saturday May 27, 2:00pm & 7:00pm
Show Location:
FOOTLITE MUSICALS
1847 N. Alabama Street, Indianapolis, 46202
ALL SEATS ~ $25 Advance / $35 Day of Show
www.genesistheatreco.com or by calling (317) 778-6707
TICKETS SOLD ONLY THROUGH GENESIS THEATRE COMPANY/EVENTBRITE. NONE SOLD THROUGH FOOTLITE MUSICALS until the day of show.
