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Birth Place: Boston, MA, USA

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1945
The Singer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1945
Ensemble

Sarabelle

[Broadway]
1944
Clara

[Broadway]
1943
Clara

[Broadway]
1943
Alice

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1942
Clara

[Broadway]
1936
Queenie


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State Theatre New Jersey Presents RESPECT: A Tribute To Aretha Franklin With New Jersey Symphony

State Theatre New Jersey and New Jersey Symphony present RESPECT: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin with New Jersey Symphony on Sunday, February 18 at 3pm.
Anchorage Symphony Presents Aretha: A Tribute

There may be a chill in the air, but the Anchorage Symphony is heating things up with a night of R-E-S-P-E-C-T and hot hits made famous by Aretha Franklin! On Saturday, October 29th, the ASO is joined by vocal powerhouses Capathia Jenkins and three-time Grammy award nominee Ryan Shaw for Aretha: A Tribute.
Chicago Philharmonic Presents ARETHA RISING In Honor Of The Queen Of Soul And Other Motown Greats

The Chicago Philharmonic Society presents the finale of its 32nd season, Aretha Rising, on May 29, 2022, Memorial Day Weekend at Harris Theater for Music and Dance (205 E Randolph, Chicago).
VIDEO: Watch Michael R. Jackson, Capathia Jenkins and Anthony Wayne on THEATER: ALL THE MOVING PARTS

Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Michael R. Jackson and actors Capathia Jenkins and Anthony Wayne discuss the role of the Black artist in this time of racial awakening, on this episode of 'THEATER: All the Moving Parts' on CUNY TV.
Michael R. Jackson, Capathia Jenkins and Anthony Wayne Join THEATER: ALL THE MOVING PARTS

Prize winning playwright Michael R. Jackson and actors Capathia Jenkins and Anthony Wayne discuss the role of the Black artist in this time of racial awakening, on this episode of 'THEATER: All the Moving Parts', premiering Friday, October 16 at 9:30PM on CUNY TV and streaming at THEATER: All the Moving Parts starting October 19th.
Capathia Jenkins Joins The New York Pops Board Of Directors

The New York Pops announces the appointment of Broadway star Capathia Jenkins to its Board of Directors. Capathia has previously appeared as a soloist with The New York Pops at Carnegie Hall on multiple occasions, including during the orchestra's R&B celebration in February 2018.
Aisha de Haas and Capathia Jenkins Join Billy Stritch in HAVEN'T WE MET? at Birdland Tonight

The Broadway at Birdland concert series has announced that Broadway performers Aisha de Haas and Capathia Jenkins will return in tandem with pianist/singer/musical director Billy Stritch in "Haven't We Met?"
Broadway's Leslie Odom, Jr., Audra McDonald, Ashley Brown and More to Headline Milwaukee Symphony Pops' 2017-18 Season

The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra announced plans today for the 2017.18 Pops Season. The season includes six subscription concerts: Under the Streetlamp with the cast of Chicago's Jersey Boys; Holiday Pops with Andreas Delfs; a semi-staged production of the beloved musical My Fair Lady; Great Balls of Fire! with pianist Tony DeSare; Patriotic Pops with Stuart Chafetz and Broadway star Capathia Jenkins; and Great American Songbook with Jeff Tyzik and vocalist Ashley Brown.
Pittsburgh Symphony Presents HIGHMARK HOLIDAY POPS, Today

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with the music of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra's annual Highmark Holiday Pops December 9 through 11 and December 17 and 18 at Heinz Hall.
Pittsburgh Symphony Presents HIGHMARK HOLIDAY POPS, 12/9

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with the music of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra's annual Highmark Holiday Pops December 9 through 11 and December 17 and 18 at Heinz Hall.
Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 6/25-6/26/2016

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, June 26, 2016 - Sunday, June 26, 2016.
Capathia Jenkins Set for Trent Armand Kendall's Broadway Download on 6/29

Capathia Jenkins is a Brooklyn-born actress who most recently starred as 'Medda' in the hit Disney production of Newsies' on Broadway. She made her debut in The Civil War, where she created the role of Harriet Jackson. She starred in the Off-Broadway 2000 revival of Godspell, where she wowed audiences with her stirring rendition of 'Turn Back, O Man'. She returned to Broadway in The Look of Love and was critically acclaimed for her performances of the Bacharach/David hits. Ms. Jenkins then created the roles of 'The Washing Machine' in Caroline, Or Change and 'Frieda May' in Martin Short-Fame becomes me where she sang 'Stop the Show' and brought the house down every night.
Capathia Jenkins and More Set for I'M EVERY WOMAN with the Cincinnati Pops This Weekend

The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra under the direction of Pops Conductor John Morris Russell presents two concerts this weekend, January 9-10, at Cincinnati Music Hall, dubbed I'M EVERY WOMAN, starring three powerhouse vocalists.
Capathia Jenkins and More Set for I'M EVERY WOMAN with the Cincinnati Pops This Weekend

The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra under the direction of Pops Conductor John Morris Russell presents two concerts January 9-10 at Cincinnati Music Hall, dubbed I'M EVERY WOMAN, starring three powerhouse vocalists.
BWW Reviews: Eagle Theatre's THE CIVIL WAR is Glorious

If the North and the South had witnessed this stunning manifestation of human rights and decency there might not have been a Civil War!
Capathia Jenkins & Darius de Haas Join Houston Symphony for Pops Concert, Now thru 10/6

Tonight, October 4 and October 5 & 6, Principal Pops Conductor Michael Krajewski alongside superstar guest vocalists Capathia Jenkins and Darius de Haas will join the Houston Symphony for an evening of smooth grooves, easy rhythms and timeless top 40 hits.
Capathia Jenkins & Darius de Haas to Join Houston Symphony for Pops Concert, 10/4-6

On October 4, 5 and 6, Principal Pops Conductor Michael Krajewski alongside superstar guest vocalists Capathia Jenkins and Darius de Haas will join the Houston Symphony for an evening of smooth grooves, easy rhythms and timeless top 40 hits. Audiences will hear music from the kings and queens of classic soul, including Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, James Brown, Roberta Flack, Gladys Knight, Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye. With songs like 'Natural Woman,' 'You are Everything,' 'Respect,' 'Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I'm Yours' and 'I Heard it Through the Grapevine,' Jones Hall is sure to be full of rhythm from this iconic musical era. Showcasing local talent, Houston-based vocalists Kam Franklin, Lisa Harris and Lucas Gorham will perform as back-up singers on many of the evening's hit songs.
Peter Nero and the Philly Pops Open 2010-11 Season With BROADWAY ROCKS 10/6

Rock 'n' roll and a whole lot more are at the soul of Broadway Rocks!, the special Broadway Showstoppers program opening Peter Nero and the Philly Pops' exciting 2010-11 season (October 6, 8, 9, and 10, 2010).

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Harriet Jackson been in?

Harriet Jackson has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.

How many West End shows has Harriet Jackson been in?

Harriet Jackson has not appeared in the West End.

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