“This production features the incomparable jazz singer Mardra Thomas as Billie Holiday, with local musician Flash Allen at the piano,” a Freeport Factory Stage release states.
Directed by Julie George-Carlson, “Lady Day” is a fictional account of the final appearance by Billie Holiday at a seedy night club in Philadelphia, four months before her death at the age of 44.
The production runs from Thursday through April 14, with performances at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, as well as at 2 p.m. Sunday.
All Thursday shows are “pay what you can.” Ticket prices for all other performances are $19 for general admission or $15 seniors and students with ID. Group discounts and subscription tickets are available.
For reservations call 865- 5505 or visit www.freeportfactory.com.
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