Behind the Scenes with Lady Day | Melbourne Theatre Company

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Published on 24 October 2023

Playlist

Playlist: Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill

Listen to a playlist featuring the songs of Billie Holiday as featured in Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill.
Programme

Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill Programme

Gain insight into Billie Holiday's life and career and read a note from Director Mitchell Butel on Lady Day's powerful legacy in our immersive digital programme.
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Kym Purling on the Kawai Piano in Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill
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'God Bless the Child'

Enjoy a preview of Zahra Newman performing as the great Billie Holiday in Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill in an extraordinary showcase of acting and vocal mastery.
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Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill | Zahra Newman Interview

Hear from Zahra Newman about taking on the challenge of playing the great Billie Holiday in Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill.