2010–11 Performing Arts Series

KUTTEMPEROOR AUDITORIUM

Dee Dee Bridgewater

To Billie With Love: A Celebration of "Lady Day"

September 25, 2010

Thank you for coming.

GRAMMY®-and Tony Award®-winning artist, U.N. Ambassador, and host of NPR’s JazzSet, Dee Dee Bridgewater focuses her talents on material immortalized by the enigmatic Billie Holiday. Bridgewater delves into the broad-ranging repertoire she explored during her Laurence Olivier Award-nominated theatrical portrayal of the legendary singer. As one of the most lauded vocalists of our time, Ms. Bridgewater brings her considerable talent and precise interpretations to the renowned songs that have endured to become timeless classics.

“Almost everything she does is ENERGIZED by a

BRIGHT SASSY humor.” —The New York Times

The Wilson Center gratefully acknowledges the 2010-11 Performing Arts Series Presenting supporting sponsors Sandy and Bill Haack and Godfrey & Kahn, s.c., and show sponsor Becker Ritter Funeral Homes.