ELLA: 
AN AMERICAN MIRACLE
(Work Session)

Noted writer, playwright and actress Anna Deavere Smith has written a new musical about the legendary Ella Fitzgerald. ELLA: An American Miracle features two actresses portraying the vocalist: Dee Dee Bridgewater as the ghost of Ms. Fitzgerald and Charity Angél Dawson as a young Ella. A work session for the production is being held in New York City during August 25-September 1, which will conclude with a private industry presentation.