Production History Detail

Ella

By Rob Ruggiero and Dyke Garrison ("Conceived by")
Book by Jeffrey Hatcher

Directed by Rob Ruggiero

2007-2008 Mainstage series
March 19, 2008–April 13, 2008


Design & Production Staff

Assistant Director: Nick Eilerman
Musical Director: Danny Holgate
Orchestrator/Arranger: Danny Holgate
Scenic Designer: Michael Schweikardt
Costume Designer: Alejo Vietti
Lighting Designer: John Lasiter
Sound Designer: Michael Miceli
Stage Manager: Glenn Dunn
Assistant Stage Manager: Tony Dearing

Credited Cast

Tina Fabrique (Ella Fitzgerald)
George Caldwell (Jimmy)
Thad Wilson (Donny)
Rodney Harper ("Sticks" Fletcher)
Clifton Kellem (Sam)
Harold Dixon (Norman Granz)
Joilet Harris (Understudy, Ella Fitzgerald)

Orchestra

George Caldwell (Piano, Conductor)
Thad Wilson (Trumpet)
Rodney Harper (Drums)
Clifton Kellem (Bass)

Additional Credits

Wig Designer: Charles Lapointe
Production Assistant: Natasha Nelson

Sponsorship & Support

Sponsored by Wachovia Securities.

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis gratefully acknowledges Ernst & Young for their sponsorship of guest director Rob Ruggiero.

Production Notes

Ella was a co-production with the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park.

Kevin Kline Awards

Nominations

  1. Outstanding Production of a Musical: Ella
  2. Outstanding Director of a Musical: Rob Ruggiero, Ella
  3. Outstanding Musical Direction: Danny Holgate, Ella
  4. Outstanding Lighting Design: John Lasiter, Ella
  5. Outstanding Sound Design: Michael Miceli, Ella
  6. Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical: Tina Fabrique, Ella

Awards

  1. Outstanding Director of a Musical: Rob Ruggiero, Ella
  2. Outstanding Musical Direction: Danny Holgate, Ella
  3. Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical: Tina Fabrique, Ella

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