Gladys Knight with Special Guest Will Downing Comes To NJPAC

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Gladys Knight with special guest Will Downing on Thursday, August 29th at 8:00 p.m.

An evening of classic and contemporary soul, R&B and more with legendary singer and 7-time GRAMMY winnerGladys Knight, and special guest Will Downing, music's "Prince of Sophisticated Soul."

Gladys Knight is a genuine living legend of American music. During her illustrious career, she's earned No. 1 hits on the pop, gospel, R&B and adult contemporary charts. Knight's singular songbook includes timeless titles like "Midnight Train to Georgia," "Neither One of Us," "License to Kill," "That's What Friends Are For," and a lot more. Her most recent albums include Another Journey (her eighth solo effort), and an inspirational gospel album, Where My Heart Belongs.

GRAMMY-nominated song stylist Will Downing is widely known as "the Prince of Sophisticated Soul." With a career that spans over three decades and 21 albums, Downing's repertoire moves effortlessly between R&B, jazz and gospel - from his signature interpretations of classics like "I Go Crazy" and "Wishing on a Star," to original hits like "A Million Ways" and "Sorry I."

Tickets to see Gladys Knight with special guest Will Downing will be available on Friday, March 15th at 10 a.m. at NJPAC.org or 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722) or by visiting the NJPAC Box Office.

NJPAC
One Center Street
Newark, New Jersey 07102
www.njpac.org or 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722)

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 9 million visitors (including over 1.7 million children and families) since opening its doors in 1997, and nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships with each of its constituents.

Tickets available at: www.NJPAC.org or
Box Office 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722)