Alexis Roston Sings Ella Fitzgerald

April 27 — May 23, 2021
Quadracci Powerhouse

Approximate Running Time: 85 minutes with no intermission
Recommended Age: 10 and up

Executive Producer
Bob Balderson
Karen and Mark Bitzan
Robert Burrell
Chris and Judi Collins

Associate Producers
Judy & Gary Jorgensen
Jim & Mary LaVelle

David & Cheryl Walker

Corporate Sponsor

Media Sponsor


A Concert Event!

Award-winning actress Alexis J Roston salutes America’s favorite jazz singer, Ella Fitzgerald. Roston was last seen at Milwaukee Rep in her mesmerizing star turn as Billie Holiday in Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill (Chicago’s Jeff Award, Black Theatre Alliance Award) and in the 2014 production of The Color Purple. In a spellbinding performance, Roston effortlessly emits the sultry swing and playful joy that made Ella an American treasure. Classic tunes by Ellington, Gershwin, Porter and more include “Summertime,” “The Lady Is a Tramp,” and “It Don’t Mean a Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing.”

Roston holds the audience in the palm of her hand” – ShowBiz Chicago

Program

Alexis Roston Sings Ella Fitzgerald starring Alexis J Roston. Artists Lounge Live. Photo by JPM Photography.
Alexis Roston Sings Ella Fitzgerald starring Alexis J Roston. Artists Lounge Live. Photo by JPM Photography.
Alexis Roston Sings Ella Fitzgerald starring Alexis J Roston. Artists Lounge Live. Photo by JPM Photography.
Alexis Roston Sings Ella Fitzgerald starring Alexis J Roston. Artists Lounge Live. Photo by JPM Photography.
Press

MEDIA RELEASE: Milwaukee Repertory Theater Presents Live and In-Person First Lady of Song: Alexis J Roston Sings Ella Fitzgerald April 27 – May 23, 2021 In the Quadracci Powerhouse
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