This thesis documents my set design process for a production of the musical revue Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies as it was produced by the Department of Theatre at the University of Maryland, College Park. The production was performed in the Ina and Jack Kay Theatre at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, from October 17 to October 25, 2003. The thesis includes an analysis of the musical revue and outlines in detail my design process and the execution of the design itself. Analysis of my design process and conclusions about the set design are provided.