Freda Payne
Latest News on Freda Payne:
Review: ONCE IN A LIFETIME at 54 Below Aptly Named (Dec 9, 2025)
FROM BEST OF THE FEST Comes to Victory Theatre Center (Sep 2, 2025)
Chita Rivera's Final Screen Appearance to Stream in October (Sep 26, 2024)
Review: ONCE IN A LIFETIME at 54 Below Aptly Named (Dec 9, 2025)
FROM BEST OF THE FEST Comes to Victory Theatre Center (Sep 2, 2025)
Chita Rivera's Final Screen Appearance to Stream in October (Sep 26, 2024)
BIO
Freda Charcilia Payne (born September 19, 1942[nb 1]) is an American singer and actress. Payne is best known for her career in music during the mid-1960s through the mid-1980s. Her most notable record is her 1970 hit single "Band of Gold". Payne was also an actress in musicals and film as well as the host of a TV talk show. Payne is the older sister of Scherrie Payne, a former singer with the American vocal group the Supremes.
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VIDEO: Forest VanDyke, Darius-Anthony Robinson, and Kris Coleman Perform 'Quiet' as Tribute to Black Lives Matter
by Stephi Wild - 2020-08-12 07:02:30
VIDEO: Legendary Orchestrator, Arranger Harold Wheeler was Honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Tony Awards
by Stage Tube - 2019-06-09 22:45:39
VIDEO: Steven Pasquale, Michael Urie & More Urge Electors to 'Unite for America'
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-12-15 07:48:45
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of The Actors Fund's 'TRADITION: The Jewish Legacy of Broadway'
by Tyler Peterson - 2014-12-11 10:58:12
STAGE TUBE: Behind-the-Scenes With Hal Linden, Peter Marshall, Doris Roberts, James Barbour and More in Actors Fund's TRADITION
by Christina Mancuso - 2014-12-11 06:53:32
News
Review: ONCE IN A LIFETIME at 54 Below Aptly Named
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 9, 2025
It's 100 years since Sammy Davis Jr. was born - let the celebration commence!
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 9, 2025
It's 100 years since Sammy Davis Jr. was born - let the celebration commence!
FROM BEST OF THE FEST Comes to Victory Theatre Center
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2025
Join in for an unforgettable evening with some of the Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival's favorite performers at From Best of the Fest. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2025
Join in for an unforgettable evening with some of the Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival's favorite performers at From Best of the Fest. Learn more here!
Chita Rivera's Final Screen Appearance to Stream in October
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 26, 2024
“Studio One Forever,” Marc Saltarelli’s award-winning documentary about the iconic gay disco in West Hollywood, including the Backlot cabaret room, will start streaming on all platforms beginning Tuesday, Oct. 8, same day as the Blu-ray release.
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 26, 2024
“Studio One Forever,” Marc Saltarelli’s award-winning documentary about the iconic gay disco in West Hollywood, including the Backlot cabaret room, will start streaming on all platforms beginning Tuesday, Oct. 8, same day as the Blu-ray release.
Lisa Dawn Miller to Present FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE " The Songs of Ron Miller at Club Arcada
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2024
Lisa Dawn Miller will present her new show 'For Once in My Life – The Songs of Ron Miller' at Club Arcada in St. Charles, Illinois, celebrating her father, Motown hitmaker Ron Miller. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2024
Lisa Dawn Miller will present her new show 'For Once in My Life – The Songs of Ron Miller' at Club Arcada in St. Charles, Illinois, celebrating her father, Motown hitmaker Ron Miller. Learn how to purchase tickets.
ELLA, FIRST LADY OF SONG Comes to Meadow Brook Theatre Beginning This Month
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2024
Ella, First Lady of Song traces the 60-year career of the woman Mel Torme called “the best singer on the planet.” Learn more about the musical here!
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2024
Ella, First Lady of Song traces the 60-year career of the woman Mel Torme called “the best singer on the planet.” Learn more about the musical here!
Marilyn Maye, Abby Mueller And More Take the Stage Next Month At 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 30, 2024
Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 30, 2024
Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.
Freda Payne Will Perform Tribute Concert to Ella Fitzgerald at 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2024
54 Below will present Freda Payne: “A Tribute Concert to Ella Fitzgerald” on April 7th, 2024 at 7:00 PM, prior to her return to Broadway.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2024
54 Below will present Freda Payne: “A Tribute Concert to Ella Fitzgerald” on April 7th, 2024 at 7:00 PM, prior to her return to Broadway.
Lisa Dawn Miller Returns To NYC With FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE, THE SONGS OF RON MILLER
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2024
Join Lisa Dawn Miller as she returns to NYC with her new show, 'For Once in My Life - The Songs of Ron Miller' at Chelsea Table + Stage on March 25. Celebrating the music of her father, legendary songwriter Ron Miller, Lisa shares the stories behind the hits.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2024
Join Lisa Dawn Miller as she returns to NYC with her new show, 'For Once in My Life - The Songs of Ron Miller' at Chelsea Table + Stage on March 25. Celebrating the music of her father, legendary songwriter Ron Miller, Lisa shares the stories behind the hits.
Lisa Dawn Miller Brings New Show to Herb Alpert's Vibrato In LA This March
by Michael Major - Mar 5, 2024
Ron Miller (1932-2007), produces, hosts, and performs along with special guests including multi-award-winning composer Ken Hirsch, who wrote chart-topping hits with Ron including “I've Never Been to Me” and “If I Could,” and other hits which include “No One in the World,” (Anita Baker) and “Two Less Lonely People in the World” (Air Supply).
by Michael Major - Mar 5, 2024
Ron Miller (1932-2007), produces, hosts, and performs along with special guests including multi-award-winning composer Ken Hirsch, who wrote chart-topping hits with Ron including “I've Never Been to Me” and “If I Could,” and other hits which include “No One in the World,” (Anita Baker) and “Two Less Lonely People in the World” (Air Supply).
Lisa Dawn Miller to Present FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE, THE SONGS OF RON MILLER at Herb Alpert's Vibrato
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2024
Producer/singer/songwriter Lisa Dawn Miller will bring her new show, 'For Once in My Life, The Songs of Ron Miller' to Herb Alpert's Vibrato in Los Angeles. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2024
Producer/singer/songwriter Lisa Dawn Miller will bring her new show, 'For Once in My Life, The Songs of Ron Miller' to Herb Alpert's Vibrato in Los Angeles. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Freda Payne Will Perform a Tribute Concert to Ella Fitzgerald at 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2024
54 Below will present Freda Payne: “A Tribute Concert to Ella Fitzgerald” on April 7th, 2024 @ 7:00 PM, prior to her return to Broadway.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2024
54 Below will present Freda Payne: “A Tribute Concert to Ella Fitzgerald” on April 7th, 2024 @ 7:00 PM, prior to her return to Broadway.
Photos: The Gasp Collection
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 31, 2023
After four years at Broadway World Cabaret, quite a collection of photos has been amassed. These are the gasp-worthy pics.
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 31, 2023
After four years at Broadway World Cabaret, quite a collection of photos has been amassed. These are the gasp-worthy pics.
Freda Payne Brings A TRIBUTE TO ELLA FITZGERALD to Marin Center's Showcase Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 15, 2023
Motown, Broadway, concert and multi-Grammy-nominated recording star Freda Payne will present her nationally acclaimed musical show, A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, for one-night only Friday, February 16 at 8 p.m. at Marin Center's Showcase Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 15, 2023
Motown, Broadway, concert and multi-Grammy-nominated recording star Freda Payne will present her nationally acclaimed musical show, A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, for one-night only Friday, February 16 at 8 p.m. at Marin Center's Showcase Theatre.
Frank Owens, Broadway Musician And Former Musical Director For IT'S SHOWTIME AT THE APOLLO, Passes Away
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2023
Frank Owens, Broadway Musical Virtuoso, Former Musical Director for 'It's Showtime at the Apollo' Dies. A pianist for nearly seven decades, Owens backed talent on Broadway stages, recording studios and TV sets – backing artists from Lena Horne to The Washington Ballet.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2023
Frank Owens, Broadway Musical Virtuoso, Former Musical Director for 'It's Showtime at the Apollo' Dies. A pianist for nearly seven decades, Owens backed talent on Broadway stages, recording studios and TV sets – backing artists from Lena Horne to The Washington Ballet.
The Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center Presents a Tribute to Barbara Morrison - Featuring Women of Jazz
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2023
The United Nations declared International Jazz Day in 2011 “to highlight jazz and its diplomatic role of uniting people from all corners of the globe.” Every year, it is commemorated on April 30th, and people celebrate around the world.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2023
The United Nations declared International Jazz Day in 2011 “to highlight jazz and its diplomatic role of uniting people from all corners of the globe.” Every year, it is commemorated on April 30th, and people celebrate around the world.
Broadway Music Director Jim Vukovich Has Passed Away
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2023
Musician, recording artist, conductor, arranger, composer and musical director Jim Vukovich has passed away.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2023
Musician, recording artist, conductor, arranger, composer and musical director Jim Vukovich has passed away.
LOS ANGELES WOMEN'S THEATRE FESTIVAL to Open at Barnsdall Gallery Theatre in March
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 5, 2023
The longest-running Annual Solo Festival for women in Los Angeles, LAWTF will take place March 23- March 26 at Barnsdall Art Park Gallery Theatre.
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 5, 2023
The longest-running Annual Solo Festival for women in Los Angeles, LAWTF will take place March 23- March 26 at Barnsdall Art Park Gallery Theatre.
Fundraisers To Be Held In Honor of Cabaret Producer/Singer Les Michaels
by Kay Kudukis - Jan 23, 2023
Les Michaels, a cabaret producer and singer in Palm Springs and Los Angeles who presented an ongoing popular Open Mic Cabaret Series at the Arthur Newman Theatre at the Joslyn Center in Palm Desert for many years, passed away unexpectedly on November 3, 2022 of a heart attack. Les Michaels is survived by his husband, Rick Valencia.
by Kay Kudukis - Jan 23, 2023
Les Michaels, a cabaret producer and singer in Palm Springs and Los Angeles who presented an ongoing popular Open Mic Cabaret Series at the Arthur Newman Theatre at the Joslyn Center in Palm Desert for many years, passed away unexpectedly on November 3, 2022 of a heart attack. Les Michaels is survived by his husband, Rick Valencia.
Gregg Marx and Bonnie Gilgallon Will Co-Host Les Michaels Memorial Concert This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2023
Les Michaels, a cabaret producer and singer in Palm Springs and Los Angeles who presented an ongoing popular Open Mic Cabaret Series at the Arthur Newman Theatre at the Joslyn Center in Palm Desert for many years, passed away unexpectedly on November 3, 2022 of a heart attack. Les Michaels is survived by his husband, Rick Valencia.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2023
Les Michaels, a cabaret producer and singer in Palm Springs and Los Angeles who presented an ongoing popular Open Mic Cabaret Series at the Arthur Newman Theatre at the Joslyn Center in Palm Desert for many years, passed away unexpectedly on November 3, 2022 of a heart attack. Les Michaels is survived by his husband, Rick Valencia.
SPIDER WEBB UNTANGLED Documentary to Premiere in January
by Michael Major - Dec 19, 2022
Spider Webb, the common denominator on hit records like “Cloud Nine” and “Runaway Child Running Wild” (The Temptations), “Keep On Truckin’” (Eddie Kendricks), “(You Can) Leave Your Hat One” (Etta James), “Band of Gold” (Freda Payne), “Home to You” (Martha Reeves) and “Mango, Coconut, Sugar Cane (Harry Belafonte).
by Michael Major - Dec 19, 2022
Spider Webb, the common denominator on hit records like “Cloud Nine” and “Runaway Child Running Wild” (The Temptations), “Keep On Truckin’” (Eddie Kendricks), “(You Can) Leave Your Hat One” (Etta James), “Band of Gold” (Freda Payne), “Home to You” (Martha Reeves) and “Mango, Coconut, Sugar Cane (Harry Belafonte).
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Freda Payne been in?
Freda Payne has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Freda Payne been in?
Freda Payne has not appeared in the West End.
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