This vibrant and evocative portrayal of jazz legend Jelly Roll Morton stars Billy Porter as the Chimney Man and Joaquina Kalukango as Anita, under the direction of Robert O’Hara. Written by George C. Wolfe and set to Morton’s iconic music, "Jelly’s Last Jam" weaves a tale of American history, heritage, and authenticity. In this rendition, original Broadway cast members Mamie Duncan-Gibbs, Stephanie Pope Lofgren, and Allison M. Williams reprise their roles as the Hunnies.

The 1992 Broadway original received nine Tony nominations, three wins, and a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Book. This imaginative production explores Morton's legacy in a purgatorial afterlife, as he faces accusations of neglecting his cultural heritage, all set to a compelling musical backdrop crafted from Morton's own compositions by lyricist Susan Birkenhead and composer Luther Henderson, brilliantly merging jazz and musical theater storytelling.