Observer Editor
“A Tribute to Billie Holiday”: The Encore Musical Theatre Company
May 7–10. An ensemble of local musicians performs songs by jazz great Holiday, whose vocal style, strongly influenced by jazz instrumentalists, inspired a new way of manipulating phrasing and tempo. Although she was primarily known as a vocalist, she wrote or co-authored many of her most iconic songs, including “God Bless the Child,” “Don’t Explain,” “Fine and Mellow,” and “Lady Sings the Blues.” 7 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 2 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), Encore, 7714 Ann Arbor St., Dexter. Tickets $34–$56 in advance at theencoretheatre.org & at the door. (734) 268–6200.
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