An Evening With Christine Ebersole with Billy Stritch
Monday, November 17 , 2025
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
CHRISTINE EBERSOLE
Christine Ebersole is a celebrated Broadway star whose illustrious career is highlighted by two Tony Awards for Best Leading Actress in a Musical: one for her iconic dual role as Edith Beale and Little Edie Beale in Grey Gardens, and another for her performance as Dorothy Brock in the acclaimed revival of 42nd Street. She most recently earned a Tony nomination for her portrayal of Elizabeth Arden in War Paint, starring opposite Patti LuPone. Christine’s extensive Broadway credits include leading roles in On the Twentieth Century, Oklahoma, Camelot, Gore Vidal’s The Best Man, Steel Magnolias, the revival of Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit, and Dinner at Eight, for which she received both Tony and Drama Desk nominations. Her achievements also encompass an Obie Award and a Drama Desk nomination for Alan Bennett’s Talking Heads, as well as numerous concert appearances at Carnegie Hall and with major symphonies. Renowned for her versatility and commanding stage presence, Christine is recognized as one of Broadway’s most accomplished and respected performers.
BILLY STRITCH
Billy Stritch is a renowned pianist and singer who has been active on the New York and national nightclub scene for nearly 40 years. He began his career in Houston with the vocal trio Montgomery, Plant and Stritch, performing internationally until 1990. Billy is best known for his 25-year tenure as musical director and pianist for Liza Minnelli, and has also worked with Tony Bennett, Christine Ebersole, Linda Eder, Melissa Manchester, and Linda Lavin. He co-wrote the Grammy-winning song ‘Does He Love You,’ which was later recorded by Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton, earning another Grammy nomination in 2023. Stritch has been recognized multiple times as Outstanding Musical Director by Broadway World, and his 2022 Birdland Jazz Club birthday show was named Outstanding Vocal Jazz Engagement of the year. He is the bandleader for Jim Caruso’s Cast Party at Birdland and has a residency at Bemelmans Bar at the Carlyle Hotel. Stritch has released several solo albums, including his latest, ‘Billy’s Place.’