Luther Vandross News

Tickets for the San Francisco engagement of The Wiz will go on sale on Friday, September 22 at 10 a.m. for the four-week engagement performing at BroadwaySF’s Golden Gate Theatre. Learn more about how to get tickets here!

Academy Award®, Grammy Award® and Emmy Award®-winning artist, actor, author and activist Common and hip-hop pioneer, actor, philanthropist, and business mogul MC Lyte will join the co-producing team of the all-new production of The Wiz. Learn more about The Wiz and how to get tickets here!

Eisemann Center Presents will host a free screening of the Academy Award-winning documentary 20 FEET FROM STARDOM in the Bank of America Theatre on Thursday, September 28 at 7:00 pm. Learn more about the film and find out how to attend the screening here!

Every artist dreams of hitting it out of the park with their first-ever solo show. For John Clay III, it was a swing and most palpable hit.

With musical influences that include Van Morrison, Stevie Wonder, George Benson, Jim Croce, Michael Jackson, The Who, Led Zeppelin, Gypsy Kings, Earth Wind and Fire, Bob Marley, Common Kings’ approach brings diverse people together for a good time. There’s also a strong connection with the post-punk ska scene.

Eisemann Center Presents will continue the 2023-2024 Season with RANKY TANKY and special guest LISA FISCHER on Friday, October 13 at 8:00 pm in the Hill Performance Hall. The soulful songs of the Gullah culture are brought to life by this band of native South Carolinians who mix the low country traditions with large doses of jazz, gospel, funk, and R&B.

The Muny has delivered a big, bold, over-the-top production of delightful disco divinity that exceeds every expectation. Credit Director and Choreographer Dennis Jones for his directorial vision and collaboration with the entire production team. He, and The Muny’s casting partners at The Telsey Office, have assembled a phenomenal cast with loads of talent, who supply big laughs, and deliver exceptional vocal performances while executing on Jones’ spirited choreography. The acting is superb. Every member of this onstage company performs at their highest level. The orchestrations are first rate. The choreography is amusing and animated. The scenic design is grandiose. The interior of the gothic church on the large Muny turntable is cathedral-like. Huge accolades to the Muny’s costume shop and costume designer Leon Dobkowski. The vintage 1970s costumes are flashy, colorful eye candy. The flow of Dobkowski’s costumes enhanced every movement of the energetic choreography. Shelby Leonard’s dazzling lighting design rivaled the glittery costumes and created a lighthearted and carnivalesque mood. Everything about this Muny production is miraculous.

Don't miss out on the exciting lineup of shows happening this fall at The Apollo Theater. From electrifying performances to unforgettable experiences, discover the must-see shows coming to The Apollo. Plan your visit and immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of this iconic venue.

Pompano Beach Arts has announced the headlining acts for Jazz Fest Pompano Beach 2024. Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis, one of the most iconic jazz musicians of our time, leads a stellar lineup of internationally renowned artists including Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton, David Sanchez, and Najee.

Pompano Beach Arts is proud to announce the headlining acts for Jazz Fest Pompano Beach 2024, featuring Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis and a stellar lineup of internationally renowned artists. Join us for this unforgettable musical celebration!

Read about the success of Black Man Films' 'Speak Up Brotha!' as it wins the Grand Jury Prize at Dances with Films:LA. Discover where the film will be screened next at the Martha's Vineyard African-American Film Festival and the BronzeLens Film Festival of Atlanta in August.

Get the latest updates on Kerry Washington's appearance at The Apollo's Inaugural Festival of Arts & Ideas. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to gain insights from the renowned actress and author.

The exuberant all-male musical The Choir Of Man motors on at the Arts Theatre with a new cast and a new contemporary context.

Chicago singer, songwriter, and guitarist Nathan Graham has signed with Pravda Records (Andre Williams, The Flat Five, Steve Dawson) for his debut album, Saint of Second Chances. The first preview of the upcoming 10-song set arrives as a music video for lead single “Pride,” directed by Rudy Rubio and premiering at DittyTV.

The Art of Laughter 2023 will continue through the summer with more side-splitting headliners. The series is presented in collaboration with The Comedy Zone on the first Friday of every month.

Common Kings will release their sophomore album 'CELEBRATION' - a follow-up to 2017's GRAMMY-nominated 'Lost in Paradise' - due out August 25, 2023 via Island Empire/Mensch House Records.

Music is the common bond for the Pacific Islanders that includes Samoan-born Hawaiian lead singer Sasualei “JR. King” Maliga and Hawaii-raised Samoan guitarist Taumata “Mata” Grey; Fiji-born bassist Ivan “Uncle Lui” Kirimaua, and L.A.-born Tongan drummer Jerome “Big Rome” Taito.

The Apollo and Ta-Nehisi Coates, Apollo’s Master Artist in Residence will be launching [at] The Intersection, The Apollo’s Festival of Arts & Ideas.

The Olivier-nominated international stage sensation The Choir of Man continues its sell-out West End run at the Arts Theatre, with new tickets released for dates until 18 February 2024.

The Apollo has appointed Michelle Ebanks as the next President and CEO of the nation’s foremost African American performing arts center dedicated to Black arts and culture.