Featuring a stunning score, Billy Strayhorn: Something to Live For brings to life the remarkable true story of one of the greatest composers of all time. From his impoverished beginnings in Pittsburgh to his lifelong collaboration with Duke Ellington, this world-premiere new musical follows the highs and lows of Billy Strayhorn's career, the joys and heartbreak of his personal life, and the challenges he faced living as an openly gay Black man in mid-20th century America at the dawn of the civil rights movement. Through his collaborations with Lena Horne, Billie Holiday, and the greatest jazz orchestra of all time, Billy Strayhorn transcended barriers and brought a unique fusion of jazz and classical music to the world with all-time favorites including “Take the ‘A’ Train” and the immortal “Lush Life.”

Rated PG-13 for multiple slurs relating to sexuality and race, romantic innuendo, brief video projections of police brutality from the civil rights movement to the present day, and a brief scene with on-stage racially motivated violence. Suitable for most audiences 13+ with caution advised for pre-teen and younger audiences. This show contains a brief sequence of flashing lights that may affect people who experience photosensitivity. The show contains haze and fog effects. this show includes profanity, adult themes, and reference of alcohol and drugs on and off stage. Suitable for most audiences 13+ (Grades 9-12), with caution and guidance advised for pre-teen and younger audiences.