Aretha Franklin Comes to NJPAC

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents the reigning "Queen of Soul" Aretha Franklin. She is both a 20th and 21st century musical and cultural icon known the world over. The undisputed "Queen of Soul" has created an amazing legacy that spans six decades, from her first recording as a teenage gospel star. Her many classics include "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman," "Chain of Fools," "I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)"; her own compositions "Think," "Daydreaming" and "Call Me"; her definitive versions of "Respect" and "I Say a Little Prayer"; and "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)," her worldwide, chart-topping duet with George Michael.

She is the recipient of the U.S.A.'s highest civilian honor - the Presidential Medal of Freedom - and 18 GRAMMY Awards. Aretha Franklin's powerful, distinctive, gospel-honed vocal style has influenced countless singers across multi-generations, justifiably earning her Rolling Stone magazine's No. 1 placement on the list of "The Greatest Singers of All Time." Tickets to see Aretha Franklin go on sale Friday, December 8th at 10 AM, visit NJPAC.org or 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722) or the NJPAC Box Office.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), located in downtown Newark, N.J., has the most diverse programming and audience of any performing arts center in the country, and is the artistic, cultural, educational and civic center of New Jersey - where Great Performances and events enhance and transform lives every day. NJPAC brings diverse communities together, providing access to all and showcasing the state's and the world's best artists while acting as a leading catalyst in the revitalization of its home city. Through its extensive Arts Education programs, NJPAC is shaping the next generation of artists and arts enthusiasts. NJPAC has attracted more than 8 million visitors (including over 1.6 million children) since opening its doors in 1997, and nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships with each of its constituents.

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