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Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill (2016): Cast

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Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill is a 2016 music drama directed by Lonny Price, starring Audra McDonald as Lady Day, Shelton Becton and Katie Lynn Cotaya. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Lonny Price
Genres
Music , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill About?

The premise of Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill without spoilers.

In 1959, Billie Holiday delivers a poignant performance at a Philadelphia bar, sharing candid and often humorous memories. The intimate setting allows for a revealing portrait of the legendary singer and her iconic music, offering a glimpse into her life just months before her death. The performance is interwoven with personal anecdotes, creating a powerful and moving tribute to a troubled genius.

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Cast & crew

Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill Cast & Characters

Audra McDonald leads the cast as Lady Day, with Shelton Becton as Jimmy Powers and Katie Lynn Cotaya as Waitress. Directed by Lonny Price; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Lonny Price

More films directed by Lonny Price, best-rated first: Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened, Show of Titles, Harold Prince: The Director’s Life and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

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Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill Also Known As

Also known as “Lady Day at Emersons Bar and Grill”.

Also known as
  • Lady Day at Emersons Bar and Grill

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Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill?

Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill released?

Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill was released on March 12, 2016.

Who directed Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill?

Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill was directed by Lonny Price.

More films by Lonny Price

Who is in the cast of Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill?

Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill stars Audra McDonald as Lady Day, Shelton Becton as Jimmy Powers and Katie Lynn Cotaya as Waitress, among 4 credited actors.

Does Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill have a post-credit scene?

No. Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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