The work of William Shakespeare and D.C. native Duke Ellington collide in “Play On!,” the musical comedy now at Signature Theatre in Arlington, Virginia, until Oct. 5.

An adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night,” the play features changing identities and unrequited love against the backdrop of the club showbiz scene in New York during the Harlem Renaissance, incorporating 22 Ellington compositions.

Conceived by producer, director and author Sheldon Epps from the book written by playwright Cheryl L. West , and directed by Lili-Anne Brown , the talented cast hits the stage in colorful attire, dancing and singing, and acting that brings this story to life in a captivating way.

Bringing It to the Stage

From the dynamic duo that is Epps and West — who have collaborated previously

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