Sam Cooke News

Tom Petty, Somewhere You Feel Free: The Making of Wildflowers will see its Blu-ray debut on September 12, marking the documentary’s first-ever release in a physical format.

Adam is a Minneapolis-based singer and songwriter with deep musical roots stretching across the country. Whether he's performing in New York City, Nashville, New Orleans, or on the road, he brings a blend of soul, jazz, funk, and R&B to every stage. His sound is shaped by legends like Stevie Wonder, D’Angelo, Donny Hathaway, Sam Cooke, and Marvin Gaye.

So & So’s Neighborhood Piano Bar & Restaurant is continuing its signature Last Call Cabaret series with an exclusive one-night-only performance by Emmy and GRAMMY-nominated Cheyenne Jackson. Learn more!

Next week, 54 BELOW, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Laura and Linda Benanti, and more! See the full lineup here!

Con dos estrenos en México y un programa que incluirá gospel y spirituals, así como obras de México, Cuba, Brasil y Nigeria, el Coro de Madrigalistas de Bellas Artes —agrupación del Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (INBAL)— ofrecerá el concierto Sin cadenas. La herencia africana en la música coral, el 13 de julio a las 12:15 horas, en la Sala Principal del Palacio de Bellas Artes, bajo la batuta invitada de Rodrigo Cadet.

54 BELOW has added special guest Leslie Odom, Jr. to Ray Angry’s performance. Learn more about the upcoming performances and see how to purchase tickets here!

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center will present Tony and Grammy Award-winning artist Leslie Odom, Jr. for his 2025 Christmas tour. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Broadway and recording artist Darrian Ford will bring his new show A Reluctant Star to 54 Below on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 9:30 p.m. The program explores themes of self-doubt, depression, and eventual self-acceptance through a mix of musical theater, jazz, and soul.

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Ari Axelrod, Ute Lemper and more. See the full lineup here!

Tony and Grammy Award winner JOHN LLOYD YOUNG will return to the FEINSTEIN'S stage with Mostly Soul. Beloved Hits from Motown to Broadway. Learn more here!

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. The lineup includes Tom Kitt featuring Ariana DeBose, plus more! 

 Irvine Barclay Theatre, one of Orange County’s top performing arts venues, will kick off its 35th season of bringing top-tier artists to Southern California with a community celebration of music and dance.

It's a celebration of our city and local black history, marvelously acted in a thrill ride of a show.

Yusuf / Cat Stevens’ little known 1974 concert album, Saturnight: Live From Tokyo, will be released in the U.S. in multiple formats for the first time ever, more than 50 years after it was originally released only in Japan.

Celebrate 10 years of HAMILTON on Broadway at United Palace with free film screenings and live talks featuring Lin-Manuel Miranda and the original cast. Reserve your tickets now!

Join Lin-Manuel Miranda at the United Palace for a special 2025 film series celebrating Hamilton's 10-year legacy. Enjoy free screenings and chats with original cast members.

Tony and Grammy Award-winning performer Leslie Odom, Jr., known for his portrayal of Aaron Burr in the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Hamilton, will headline the Goodman Theatre Centennial Gala. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The free 1/23 program features art and cultural historian Sarah Lewis alongside singers from Juilliard Drama and will discuss how art can shape democracy and advance racial justice.

Performing Arts Fort Worth, the non-profit owner and operator of Bass Performance Hall, is launching a digital lottery powered by Broadway Direct for The Music of Sam Cooke. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Encore Musical Theatre Company will kick off 2025 with a heartfelt tribute to one of the most iconic bands in music history: The Beatles. Learn how to purchase tickets.