Aretha Franklin News

Carnegie Hall today announced additional guest artists for A Night of Inspiration, an evening of uplifting music on Saturday, December 15 at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage. Under the direction of acclaimed producer, composer, and music director Ray Chew and co-produced with his wife and business partner, Vivian Scott Chew, the exciting program features an all-star roster of artists including Regina Belle, Shirley Caesar, Koryn Hawthorne, Adrienne Bailon Houghton, Israel Houghton, Kenny Lattimore, Ledisi, Patricio Molina, Iyanla Vanzant, Bebe Winans and The String Queens. The stellar lineup joins previously announced artists Travis Greene, J.J. Hairston, Cantor Azi Schwartz, Richard Smallwood, Bishop Hezekiah Walker, and an outstanding instrumental ensemble.

Australia's most successful theatrical export, Dein Perry's Tap Dogs, comes to The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts April 11-14 for six performances only. Tickets are on sale now to theatre members and go on sale to the general public on Tuesday, October 30 at 10 am. Part of The Hanover Theatre's 10th Anniversary Broadway Series, Dein Perry's Tap Dogs is generously sponsored by Reliant Medical Group and Commerce Bank.

After yet another hugely successful year of the much-loved Arts Centre Melbourne Morning Melodies concerts, the 2019 program will dazzle audiences with a stellar line-up of musical theatre, opera, jazz and dance artists. This coming year, the feel-good one hour concerts held each month at Hamer Hall will celebrate our very own Australian performers, including Rhonda Burchmore, Rachael Beck, Michael Cormick and Rohan Browne.

The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra announced the November 9 release of its latest album, American Originals: 1918, under the direction of Pops Conductor John Morris Russell. The recording is inspired by America's cultural awakening at the end of the First World War one hundred years ago and the distinctly American musical styles that reflect the country's diversity. This album celebrates and reimagines popular songs of this era that remain fresh and relevant today with acclaimed musical collaborators including Rhiannon Giddens, Steep Canyon Rangers and Pokey LaFarge. The 95th Cincinnati Pops album was recorded live at Cincinnati Music Hall November 10- 12, 2017, and is being released on the Orchestra's label, Fanfare Cincinnati.

A critically acclaimed singer-songwriter with one of the world's most distinctive voices, Michael McDonald makes his Cafe Carlyle debut October 23-November 3. With a career that encompasses five Grammys, numerous chart successes and personal and professional accolades, as well as collaborations with some of the world's most prominent artists, Michael McDonald remains an enduring force in popular music.

Why have so many songwriters been compelled to write about New York? What is it about this city that fuels an endless supply of stories? Deborah Grace Winer's new show NEW YORK: BIG CITY SONGBOOK offers a kaleidoscopic vision of life in the city, from the inspiring and romantic to the aggravating and the quirky. New York is a fabulous character, and Deborah has assembled a great cast of real New Yorkers (meaning they come from everywhere) to take us on this entertaining and exhilarating musical ride in search of what it really means to be a New Yorker.

Old Mill Road Recording (www.OldMillRoadRecording.com), a new state-of-the-art destination recording studio, opens its doors at 316 Old Mill Road in East Arlington, Vermont on November 2nd, and is available to musicians worldwide who want to record and publish their music. In-house Grammy® Award winning engineer, Benjamin J. Arrindell has 30+ years of experience recording and mixing for notable artists such as Aretha Franklin, The Temptations, Mary J. Blige, Yolanda Adams, Janet Jackson and Busta Rhymes, to name a few. The control room, live room, and isolation booth have been meticulously designed and tuned by world-renowned architectural acoustic designer Francis Manzella. Founder and in-house producer Joshua Sherman has produced dozens of tracks featuring Broadway's greatest talent, including Tony® Award Winners Sutton Foster, Elaine Stritch, Donna McKechnie, Judd Hirsch, Judy Kaye, Jim Dale, Dan Fogler, and Lillias White.

The Tony Award-nominated Broadway musical A Night with Janis Joplin rocks Saroyan Theatre today, October 25th at 7:30 PM. The Tony Award-nominated Broadway musical, A Night with Janis Joplin is a musical journey celebrating Janis Joplin and the genesis of her musical genius through encounters with her seminal musical influences - Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Odetta, Nina Simone and Bessie Smith. After each encounter, we hear an explosive Joplin song incorporating those who inspired her into what became her legendary rock & roll style.

As the star of E! Entertainment's hit television show "Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry," Tyler Henry uses his unique gift to help countless people acquire closure, comfort and proof that consciousness transcends physical death. Henry brings his brand new, live show to The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts on Friday, June 21, 2019 at 8 pm. Tyler Henry - The Hollywood Medium features Henry discussing his unique gift and how it affects his everyday life, and also includes a multi-media video presentation, live readings and interactive audience Q&A. Tickets are on sale now to members and go on sale to the general public on Friday, October 26 at 10 am.

CAROL O'SHAUGHNESSY, "Boston's First Lady of Cabaret," will be at The Iridium for one night only, Today, October 24th at 8pm. She will be accompanied by Musical Director Tom LaMark,on piano.

Carol O'Shaughnessy, 'Boston's First Lady of Cabaret,' will be at The Iridium for one night only, Wednesday, October 24th at 8pm. She will be accompanied by Musical Director Tom LaMark, on piano.

Billy Porter has been cast in the film 'Limited Partners' starring Tiffany Haddish and Rose Byrne, according to Variety.

The Sydney Opera House today announced that two more songstresses will join the cast of Hear Me Roar, a sensational new music event that presents some of the greatest songs written by women performed by some of Australia's leading female artists. Tania Doko, one half of Bachelor Girl, and Sarah McLeod, lead singer of Australian rock band The Superjesus, will bring their unique voices to the Concert Hall on 13 and 14 December.

Julien's Auctions, the world–record breaking auction house, has announced that ICONS & IDOLS: ROCK–N–ROLL their two–day music extravaganza to take place Friday, November 9 and Saturday, November 10 live in Hard Rock Café in New York and online at www.juliensauctions.com. The all star lineup featuring hundreds of historical items of music giants Prince, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Elvis Presley, The Beatles and more joins the previously announced auctions of Bernie Taupin and Aretha Franklin.

Just added to the line-up for the Dance to the Holidays show at The Ridgefield Playhouse - "American Idol" star Vonzell Solomon, also known as "Baby V!" Dance to the Holidays with Tony Dovolani & Karina Smirnoff presented by La Quinta Inn & Suites will jingle its way into town on Sunday, November 18 at 4pm and 7:30pm.

CAROL O'SHAUGHNESSY, "Boston's First Lady of Cabaret," will be at The Iridium for one night only, Wednesday, October 24th at 8pm. She will be accompanied by Musical Director Tom LaMark,on piano.

Legends in Concert, the longest-running show in Las Vegas, has announced an all-new residency at Tropicana Las Vegas. Set to debut the second week of February 2019, the acclaimed production boasting an incomparable cast of music legends, will bring its 35-year continuously operating musical tribute spectacular to the Legends in Concert Theater as its 7 p.m. headlining show.

Washington state R&B/soul singer-songwriter Allen Stone has released his third single of 2018, “Taste Of You” feat. Jamie Lidell, today via ATO Records. A two-month fall tour of North American kicked off last week, arriving in Los Angeles for two shows, tonight and tomorrow, at the Fonda Theatre (all dates below).

This November, the family-friendly Bay Area holiday favorite The Jewelry Box returns to The Marsh San Francisco. Performed by Brian Copeland, who has been hailed by the San Francisco Chronicle as "among the Bay Area's most honest, thoughtful and eloquent storytellers," and directed by David Ford, this hilariously heartwarming story follows a young Brian as he heads to the "mean streets" of Oakland to buy his mom a Christmas present. When he finds the perfect gift - a jewelry box in the White Front Department store - six-year-old Brian sets out to earn the required $11.97 by Christmas. Rife with references to 1970s Oakland,

Choreographer Ranardo-Domeico Grays, founder/artistic director of VISIONS Contemporary Ballet, will present his company in Healing Works II, Saturday, November 10th, 7:30 PM, at The Theatre at The Riverside Church, entrance 91 Claremont Avenue (bet. 120th – 122nd St and Broadway - Riverside Drive).