A tribute to the Queen of Soul, this program features symphony favorite Capathia Jenkins and three-time Grammy® Award-nominee Ryan Shaw performing such iconic hits as “Respect,” “Think,” “A Natural Woman,” “Chain of Fools,” “Amazing Grace,” and many others.
Brooklyn-born and raised singer/actor, Capathia Jenkins, premiered her new show, She’s Got Soul, with the Houston Symphony in October 2022. Jenkins starred as Medda in the hit Disney production of Newsies on Broadway. She made her Broadway debut in The Civil War, where she created the role of Harriet Jackson. She returned to Broadway in The Look of Love and was critically acclaimed for her performances of the Bacharach/David hits. 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. An active concert artist, Jenkins has appeared with numerous orchestras around the world including the Cleveland Orchestra, Houston Symphony, Pittsburgh Symphony (with Marvin Hamlisch), National Symphony, Cincinnati Pops (with John Morris Russell), Philly Pops, San Francisco Symphony, and many others.
Ryan Shaw is a three-time Grammy® nominated artist for his solo projects, Columbia Records’ This is Ryan Shaw, In Between, and Dynotone’s Real Love. He has shared the world stage with such artists as Van Halen, Bonnie Raitt, John Legend, B.B. King, and Jill Scott. His music has been featured on FOX’s So You Think You Can Dance and ABC’s Dancing with The Stars, Grey’s Anatomy, and Lincoln Heights, and the films My Blueberry Nights and Bride Wars and the Sex and the City soundtrack. Shaw starred as Judas in the Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Olivier Award-winning London production of Jesus Christ Superstar, as the original Stevie Wonder in Motown: The Musical on Broadway, and on London’s West End as the Soul of Michael Jackson in Thriller Live. Shaw’s new album, Imagining Marvin, showcases Marvin Gaye hits alongside Shaw’s original songs and features multi-Grammy® Award-winning co-writers and special guests.
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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.
The New Jersey Symphony will present a concert dedicated to the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, featuring Capathia Jenkins and three-time GRAMMY Award-nominee Ryan Shaw, with Lucas Waldin conducting.
Celebrate Black History Month at MPAC with a diverse lineup of performances and events. Learn how to purchase tickets!
NEWARK, NJ: January 27, 2023 - The New Jersey Symphony is thrilled to announce its 101st season highlighting Music Director Xian Zhang's ambitious vision to explore the musical heritage of the American orchestral works.
The New Jersey Symphony has announced its 101st season highlighting Music Director Xian Zhang's ambitious vision to explore the musical heritage of the American orchestral works.
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Jersey Talent (6/1/24-6/1/24)
Epic Scores of John Williams and More! (6/2/24-6/2/24)
Daniil Trifonov Plays Gershwin (6/6/24-6/6/24)
Alan Cumming: Uncut (6/22/24-6/22/24)
The Moody Blues’ John Lodge Performs Day of Future Passed (7/13/24-7/13/24)
Baahubali: The Beginning Live in Concert (7/28/24-7/28/24)
The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert (12/8/24-12/8/24)
Warner Bros. Discovery presents Bugs Bunny at the Symphony (2/16/25-2/16/25)
Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Concert (4/13/25-4/13/25)
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Amos Lee - Transmissions Tour with Special Guest Julia Pratt (5/18/24-5/18/24)
Harry Chapin's Greatest Stories LIVE featuring The Chapin Family (5/16/24-5/16/24)
Mean Girls (5/11/24-5/12/24)
Sesame Street Live! Say Hello (5/5/24-5/5/24)
The Kite Runner (5/3/24-5/4/24)
Clue (4/27/24-4/28/24)
One Night Of Queen (4/21/24-4/21/24)
'60s Rock 'N Roll Revival (4/20/24-4/20/24)
Randy Rainbow For President (4/13/24-4/13/24)
The Price is Right Live™! (4/12/24-4/12/24)
Videos
Woe! Misery! Children's Theater
Clifton Arts Center (5/31 - 6/9)
PHOTOS
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Choice
McCarter Theatre Center (5/8 - 6/2) | ||
The Wisdom of Eve
The Lord Stirling Theater Company (6/7 - 6/15) | ||
New Scores: The Cone Composition Institue Concert
Richardson Auditorium at Princeton University (7/20 - 7/20) | ||
Seussical
Rosen PAC (8/9 - 8/11) | ||
Aztec Two-Step 2.0 featuring Rex Fowler, Dodie Pettit and friends
Troubadour Series at NJ Folk (6/7 - 6/7) | ||
The Jersey Tenors: A Tribute to Hollywood
Surflight Theatre (8/5 - 8/5) | ||
Daniil Trifonov Plays Gershwin
Richardson Auditorium at Princeton University (6/7 - 6/7) | ||
The Great American Trailer Park Musical
Surflight Theatre (9/18 - 9/29) | ||
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