Play On!
800 East Grand Avenue Chicago
Aspiring songwriter Vy takes the A-Train to Harlem in the swingin' 1930s with big dreams of a career in showbiz, only to find that it's a man's world. She disguises herself to reach the inner circle of renowned band leader, The Duke-but plans backfire when she catches the eye of Lady Liv, the star singer of the Cotton Club, and mistaken identities make way for romance. Music is indeed the food of love with big band pizzazz and Ellington's hit songs "It Don't Mean a Thing," "Don't Get Around Much Anymore," "I'm Beginning to the See the Light," and much more. A stellar cast of 15 create musical fireworks under the direction of the show's original creator Sheldon Epps, who returns to stage the three-time Tony-nominated musical for a new generation.
Sep 11 - Oct 18, 2026