Judy Fitzgerald as "LaVerne," Claci Miller as "Patty," and Cynthia Collins as "Maxene" in "Sisters of Swing: the Story of the Andrews Sisters" at Georgia Ensemble Theatre. Photo by Haigwood Studios

WOMEN IN JAZZ

  1. Toshiko Akiyoshi
  2. Geri Allen
  3. Andrews Sisters
  4. Angela Andrews
  5. Lil Harden Armstrong
  6. Dorothy Ashby
  7. Pearl Bailey
  8. Beverly Barkley
  9. Karen Briggs
  10. Ruth Brown
  11. Diane Cameron
  12. Betty Carter
  13. Joan Cartwright
  14. Kim Clarke
  15. Gloria Coleman
  16. Alice Coltrane
  17. Sasha Daltonn
  18. Dorothy Donegan
  19. Ella Fitzgerald
  20. Gloria Galante
  21. Rita Graham
  22. Jace Harnage
  23. Billie Holiday
  24. Bertha Hope
  25. Shirley Horn
  26. Lena Horne
  27. Alberta Hunter
  28. Jus' Cynthia
  29. Sandra Kaye
  30. Emme Kemp
  31. Vinnie Knight
  32. Lavelle
  33. Peggy Lee
  34. Abbey Lincoln
  35. Melba Liston
  36. Gloria Lynne
  37. Tania Maria
  38. Marian McPartland
  39. Carmen McRae
  40. Mabel Mercer
  41. M'zuri
  42. Sandy Patton
  43. Trudy Pitts
  44. Cheryl Porter
  45. Shirley Scott
  46. Nina Simone
  47. Bessie Smith
  48. Dakota Staton
  49. Carol Sudhalter
  50. Monnette Sudler
  51. Sarah Vaughn
  52. Dinah Washington
  53. Ethel Waters
  54. Mary Lou Williams

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Andrews Sisters Photo

ANDREWS SISTERS

Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the Andrews Sisters began their music careers when they were still in their teens. In 1932, they were singing with the Larry Rich Orchestra, touring the Midwest, performing in Vaudeville.  The Boswell Sisters of New Orleans influenced the Andrews Sisters' Dixieland style. They broadened their style to include ballads of the swing era, South American dance songs, Boogie Woogie and other sounds.

Sisters of Swing
The Story of the Andrews Sisters
By Beth Gilleland and Bob Beverage
Musical Arrangements by Raymond Berg
Directed by Don Farrell
Musical Direction by Ann-Carol Pence

April 6-23, 2006

“Patty was the fun one of the group, the clown who kept us laughing during those endless periods of backstage boredom.

LaVerne was the swinger of the group on stage. She was a great dancer, was very fashion conscious, and she had a beautiful figure.

 She had a great sense of humor, and she loved people.

I was the rebellious one.” - Maxene Andrews

Dubbed “America’s Wartime Sweethearts,” Maxene, LaVerne and Patty Andrews embodied hope and endurance for Americans during World War II.  Now Georgia Ensemble Theatre celebrates the lives of these three gals from Minnesota with the regional premiere of Sisters of Swing: the Story of the Andrews Sisters running April 6-23 at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center.  Sisters of Swing provides a glimpse into the often fun-loving, sometimes sad personal and private lives of these women who shared as many differences as similarities, from their early years in Minnesota through their phenomenal international success as recording artists. 

Featuring the hits: “Bei Mir Bist Du Shoen,”  “Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive,” “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” “Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree” and much more.  There are even a few visits from other stars of the era including Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye.

This musical features Cynthia Collins, Judy Fitzgerald and Claci Miller as the Andrews Sisters, and Hugh Adams in multiple roles.

Sister Of Swing is generously sponsored by:


Georgia Ensemble Theatre is the Official Resident Professional Theatre Company of the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell, GA 30075; Phone: 770-641-1260