Mercedes Ellington Jamal Muhammad Lillian Gordon Rudy Taylor George Botts Bertell Knox

Mercedes
Ellington

Jamal Muhammad

Lillian
Gordon

Rudy
Taylor

George
Botts

Bertell
Knox

After decades of neglect, the District of Columbia is finalizing a lease with a developer to restore the historic Howard Theatre at 620 T Street, NW.
The legendary theatre’s stage was graced by every major African American performer during the heyday of Washington’s Black Broadway.

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The Howard Theatre — Yesterday and Tomorrow!

The Historical Society of Washington, DC, Howard Theatre Restoration, National Music Center, Shaw Main Streets, and WPFW presented this event celebrating the Howard’s legendary past and bright future. Featured guests included performers who played the Howard and “Duke” Ellington’s granddaughter, Mercedes.

Saturday, February 24, 2007
The Carnegie on Mt Vernon Sq