Film

Sophisticated Ladies

1982 · 1h 48m

Memorable music and incredible dancing transport you into the Grand Duke's world! Here's the eye popping, foot-stomping, Tony award-winning musical extravaganza that will send you into jazz heaven!

The classic songs of legendary jazz composer Duke Ellington come alive on stage in this performance video. Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies documents a performance of the popular Broadway revue, built around more than two dozen great tunes from Ellington's songbook. Hinton Battle, Paula Kelly and Phyllis Hyman headline the cast for this production; songs include "Take The A Train," "Caravan," "Satin Doll," "In a Sentimental Mood," "Mood Indigo," "Don't Get Around Much Anymore," and many more.

Hinton Battle

Performer

Paula Kelly

Performer

Phyllis Hyman

Performer

Terri Klausner

Performer

Gregg Burge

Performer

Garry Q. Lewis

Performer

Calvin McRae

Performer

Leata Galloway

Performer

Lorraine Fields

Performer

Cheryl Baxter

Sophisticated Lady

Sheri Cowart

Sophisticated Lady

Karen McDonald

Sophisticated Lady

Beth Bowles

Sophisticated Lady

Jamilah Lucas

Sophisticated Lady

Eugene Fleming

Sophisticated Gentleman

Michael Graham

Sophisticated Gentleman

• Clark JonesDirector
• Ron NicodemusProducer
• Bruce BrandwenExecutive Producer
• Jerry NewmanEditor

Release date

November 5, 1982

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 48m