BILLY STRAYHORN: SOMETHING TO LIVE FOR EXTENDED WITH EXTRA DATES!

A LEGEND BEGINS HERE
Featuring a stunning score, Billy Strayhorn: Something to Live For brings to life the remarkable true story of one of the greatest composers of all time. From his impoverished beginnings in Pittsburgh to his lifelong collaboration with Duke Ellington, this world-premiere new musical follows the highs and lows of Billy Strayhorn’s career, the joys and heartbreak of his personal life, and the challenges he faced living as an openly gay Black man in mid-20th century America at the dawn of the civil rights movement. Through his collaborations with Lena Horne, Billie Holiday, and the greatest jazz orchestra of all time, Billy Strayhorn transcended racial and sexual barriers and brought a unique fusion of jazz and classical music to the world with all-time favorites including “Take the ‘A’ Train” and the immortal “Lush Life.”  This show contains mature language. 

TWO ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCES NOW AVAILABLE! Due to popular demand, Pittsburgh Public Theatre added two performances to the premiere of BILLY STRAYHORN: SOMETHING TO LIVE FOR, extending the production through October 11th at the O’Reilly Theater. Added performances: Tuesday, October 10th at 7pm and Wednesday, October 11th at 8pm. Tickets start at $35 and great seats are still available for many performances, September 19th-October 11th. Buy tickets now before you risk missing this once-in-a-lifetime world premiere!