The Voices of Donny Hathaway at Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame

A Powerful Story of Music & Mental Health: “The Voices of Donny Hathaway” – March 19–21

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Encore Theatre & Gallery proudly announces one of the most powerful productions of its season: The Voices of Donny Hathaway, written by Robert King Jr. and directed by Marc Raby. This soul-stirring theatrical event takes the stage March 19–21, 2026 at the historic Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame in downtown Birmingham.

Performances will be held Thursday, March 19 at 7:00 PM; Friday, March 20 at 7:00 PM; Saturday, March 21 at 2:30 PM (matinee); and Saturday, March 21 at 7:00 PM. Tickets range from $35.00 to $49.95 and are available now at www.encorebham.org.

Powered by Encore Theatre & Gallery and sponsored by ViiV Healthcare and Work In Progress Counseling Service, The Voices of Donny Hathaway is more than a musical. It is a moving exploration of brilliance, faith, pressure, mental illness, and the cost of carrying genius alone. Through live music and gripping storytelling, the production invites audiences into the world of one of soul music’s most influential voices while confronting conversations our community can no longer afford to avoid.

Featuring a dynamic cast of powerhouse performers:

Donny Hathaway – JaDarius Kimble

CiCi – Christi Toyer

Roberta Flack – Juna Givhan

Pamela Robinson – Tarashai Lee

Ensemble Female / Martha Pitts / Hotel Guest – Halo Wheeler

Ensemble Male / David / Hotel Guest – Dawoyne A. Hill

Audiences will experience timeless classics woven seamlessly into the narrative, including “A Song for You,” “Someday We’ll All Be Free,” “The Ghetto,” “This Christmas,” “Where Is the Love,” and “Giving Up.” These songs are not simply performed. They are lived on stage.

With the support of ViiV Healthcare and Work In Progress Counseling Service, the production boldly addresses mental health in the Black community, challenging stigma and encouraging open dialogue. It is a tribute, a testimony, and a call to action wrapped in unforgettable music.

Encore Theatre & Gallery continues its commitment to bold, culturally relevant storytelling that reflects the heartbeat of Birmingham. The Voices of Donny Hathaway stands as one of its most ambitious and necessary works to date.

Four performances only.

March 19–21, 2026.

Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame, 1631 4th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203.

Tickets are on sale now at www.encorebham.org.

Come witness the music.

Come feel the truth.

Come be part of the moment.

Media Availability:

Playwright Robert King Jr., Director Marc Raby, and members of the cast are available for interviews, advance features, radio appearances, and community conversations.

For media inquiries, interview requests, or additional information, please contact Encore Theatre & Gallery at Encorebham@gmail.com.