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The 2009-2010 Season at Riverside Theatre is underway, and the month of January offers something special for jazz fanatics, comedy lovers and political junkies. Appearing now through January 17 on the Mainstage is “Ella,” a musical biography of the “First Lady of Song,” Ella Fitzgerald. The production first started playing U.S. cities in the 2006-07 Season according to Playbill, and the current incarnation does not disappoint. TCPalm’s Marilyn Bauer described the show yesterday as, “A delight. It is one tight little show with big talent, great music and a primo book.” For a preview, enjoy this YouTube montage video of the show. Meanwhile on the Waxlax Stage, Riverside will present The Comedy Zone on back-to-back weekends, January 8-9 and January 15-16. Featured stand-up comedians during the four-night run include Amy Dingler, Al Ernst, Mark Evans and Drew Thomas. For brief bios on the comics, click here and for show times and ticket information, visit Riverside Theatre’s online box office.