Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill

STRUTHERS STUDIO

By Lanie Robertson

Directed by Marshall Jones III

Previews: March 16, 18, 19 Opening Night: Thursday, March 20 Final Performance: Saturday, April 19

An unforgettable play about one woman’s ability to mine humor from hardship.

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Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill

Pull up a chair, order a delicious drink, and turn back the hands of time as we transform the Struthers Studio into a swanky nightclub for an evening with legendary songstress Billie Holiday. Revel in unforgettable songs like “God Bless the Child” and “Strange Fruit” and stories from the remarkable life of the lady who sings the blues. Funny and heartbreaking, this play with music is a testament to one woman’s ability to mine humor from hardship—and to the transformative power of song.

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Art Reach - Audience Engagement Events

Opening Night: Thursday, March 20

Pre-Show Discussions

  • March 23, 2025 at 2PM
  • March 26, 2025 at 1PM & 6:30PM
  • April 6, 2025 at 2PM
  • April 9, 2025 at 1PM & 6:30PM


Designer Talkback:
March 19, 2025 at 6:30PM

Following the performance
Actor Talkbacks

  • March 27, 2025
  • April 15, 2025


Playhouse Playdate
: April 5, 2025 at 2PM

Take part in Gulfshore Playhouse’s in-house childcare services! While parents enjoy a captivating theatre performance, children get the opportunity to unleash their creativity and imagination through dynamic creative drama games and activities. Students are divided by age group so that they can engage and play with students their own age.

Add on to your performance tickets for $20 per student. 

Our Cast & Crew

Cast Members

Creative

Lanie Robertson

Playwright

Kelli Karen

Stage Manager

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