Aretha Franklin News

The Grand Oshkosh continues its season kickoff with a fiery tribute to the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, on September 28.  

The Living Legends Foundation announced Ed Eckstine as the 2024 Ray Harris Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. The awards dinner and gala will be held on October 4, 2024, at the Taglyan Cultural Complex in Hollywood, CA.

Watch Cynthia Erivo accept the Human Rights Campaign's 2024 National Equality Award in the video here!

Two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning recording artist, Academy Award-winning actress, and Tony and Emmy Award-winning producer Jennifer Hudson captures the magic of the holiday season on The Gift of Love, which will be released on October 18. 

Who wouldn’t want to spend a night with Janis Joplin? Despite barely hitting the charts on this side of the pond, the American singer still symbolises the best (and worst) of the Sixties over fifty years before she joined the 27 Club. Not that you would know from this show.

Governors State University's Center for Performing Arts revealed its 2024-25 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Broadway Licensing has added A Night with Janis Joplin to its catalog. Learn more about the show!

Darryl Reuben Hall, a celebrated Broadway artist, will perform a solo cabaret show at The Winter Park Playhouse Spotlight Cabaret Series on September 25 and 26, 2024. Don't miss this special event.

The historic Sierra Madre Playhouse will present the world premiere of ¡Pasaje!, an enchanting journey of self-discovery and family relationships. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Tony, Grammy and Emmy award winning and Academy Award nominated star, Cynthia Erivo, will be honored as the recipient of The Human Rights Campaign's National Equality Award at this year’s annual National Dinner. Learn more!

Tony winner and 3-time Grammy nominee Melba Moore will return to 54 Below this fall, featuring a mix of classic hits and new performances. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Save up to 68% on A Night With Janis Joplin at the Peacock Theatre. Tickets are available from £15!

Discover the San Francisco Symphony's September lineup. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Individual concert tickets for the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra's 2024-25 season will be available starting Friday, August 23.

Moonlight Stage Productions’ 43rd season continues with Beautiful: The Carole King Musical from August 14-31. See photos from the production.

Chris Botti will perform at BBMan in February 2025. Learn more about Botti and see how to purchase tickets.

The Apollo has unveiled the design for the first full-scale restoration, renovation, and modernization of its iconic Historic Theater.

The Grow a Show Musical Theatre Workshop returns to the Lied Center, offering emerging artists a platform to develop and showcase new works.

Labor Day weekend will once again be vibrating to the effervescent rhythm of the JOAT festival. Co-produced by Danse Danse, the festival promises to bring excitement to the indoor and outdoor stages of the Quartier des spectacles from August 27 to September 2.

The JOAT Festival, coproduced by Danse Danse, will present Groove, a 'dance concert' by Dutch companies The Ruggeds & Ghetto Funk Collective that will bring audiences back to the era of James Brown, Aretha Franklin and Marvin Gaye.