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Aug 12 – Oct 5, 2025
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Single tickets will go on sale July 11

Person wearing a red suit, hat, skirt, and heels dancing joyfully against a green abstract background, surrounded by floating sheets of music.
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A delightful musical based on Shakespeare’s comedy Twelfth Night, set to the syncopated soundtrack of Duke Ellington’s greatest hits.

Aspiring songwriter Vy comes to swinging 1930s Harlem to make it big. But when she discovers the doors of opportunity are closed to women, she disguises herself as a man to pitch her songs to Harlem’s hottest composer, the Duke. However, when her tunes attract the attention of Cotton Club performer Lady Liv, the object of the Duke’s affection, Vy-Man is swept up in a swinging tempest of love, mistaken identity and jazz.

If music be the food of love, then Play On’s timeless classics "Take the 'A' Train," "Mood Indigo" "I Got it Bad and That Ain’t Good" and "It Don’t Mean a Thing," combine with stunning dance to make for a joyous feast in a fun and fresh take on a beloved comedy.

"Charming, enchanting, laugh-out-loud funny… this show is quite the revelation." – What’s On Stage

Conceived by Sheldon Epps
Book by Cheryl L. West
Music by Duke Ellington
Music Directed by Jermaine Hill
Choreographed by Breon Arzell
Directed by Lili-Anne Brown

Performance Information

  • Running Time

    Running time is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission.

  • Effects Warnings

    This show will contain strobe and lighting effects, loud noises, theatrical haze and herbal cigarettes.

  • Content Warnings

    This show contains adult themes around gender/sexuality/sex.

  • Age Recommendation

    Recommended for ages 8+. Signature does not admit anyone under 6.

Specialty Performances

Discussion Nights

September 10 at 7:30PM & September 30 at 7:30PM

Go behind the scenes with an exclusive post-show discussion following select Tuesday and Wednesday performances.

Pride Night

September 5 at 8PM

A special Friday event for members of the LGBTQ community, family and friends with a lively post-show reception.

Accessibility

Signature Theatre offers several accessibility options to ensure our Theatre is welcoming to everyone.

Theatre Accessibility Info

Accessible Performances

ASL Interpreted

September 25 at 8PM

Masks Required

September 7 at 2PM