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Billy Strayhorn: Something to Live For

This world premiere musical follows the life and music of Pittsburgh native and jazz legend Billy Strayhorn, who endured hostility and heartbreak as an openly gay Black artist even while composing for and inspiring greats including Duke Ellington and Lena Horne. Support American Theatre: a just and thriving theatre ecology begins with information for all. Please join us in this mission by making a donation to our publisher, Theatre Communications Group. When you support American Theatre magazine and TCG, you support a long legacy of…

This world premiere musical follows the life and music of Pittsburgh native and jazz legend Billy Strayhorn, who endured hostility and heartbreak as an openly gay Black artist even while composing for and inspiring greats including Duke Ellington and Lena Horne.

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