Luther Vandross

Photos: PUT A RING ON IT and LOVE & MARRIAGE: HUNTSVILLE to Return to OWN
by Rachel Stone - Sep 2, 2026

OWN's September lineup includes new episodes of PUT A RING ON IT: CHEATHAB, a season finale of IYANLA: THE INSIDE FIX, and the season premiere of LOVE & MARRIAGE: HUNTSVILLE.

BMAC Gala to Honor Common, Patti LaBelle, Public Enemy & More
by Rachel Stone - Sep 2, 2026

The Black Music Action Coalition named honorees for its 6th Annual Gala at The Beverly Hilton, including Common, Patti LaBelle and Public Enemy, with Kenny Burns returning as host.

PALACE 100: THE GENIUS OF RAY CHARLES to Honor Palace Theatre Centennial
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2026

CAPA will present a Palace Theatre centennial tribute to Ray Charles, hosted by Paul Shaffer and featuring Patti Austin, Aloe Blacc, Lisa Fischer and Billy Valentine.

THE FOUR TOPS, Judy Collins, THE RESIDENTS to Headline Blue Note Hawaii
by Rachel Stone - Aug 31, 2026

Blue Note Hawaii will present a September lineup featuring THE FOUR TOPS, Judy Collins, THE RESIDENTS, and Chrisette Michele, alongside jazz, comedy, and Hawaiian music acts in Waikīkī.

THE CHOIR OF MAN to Return to London at Arts at Marble Arch This Christmas
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2026

THE CHOIR OF MAN will return to London, opening at Arts at Marble Arch, following the musical's first UK and Ireland tour of THE JUNGLE. Learn more here.

Exclusive: New Cast and Dates Announced for THE WIZ National Tour
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 27, 2026

Crossroads Live North America, producer of the National Tour of THE WIZ, has just announced an all-new cast who will ease on down the road. THE WIZ continues to charm audiences in cities across the country, bringing the seven-time Tony Award-winning musical and the exhilarating live theatrical experience from coast to coast.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Reveals Holiday Season at New York City Center
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2026

Alicia Graf Mack will lead the company's holiday engagement, featuring a world premiere by Jamar Roberts honoring Luther Vandross alongside new works and revived classics.

BlackRock Center for the Arts Unveils 2026-27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2026

BlackRock Center for the Arts will mark America 250 with tribute performances honoring Nirvana, Barbra Streisand, Luther Vandross, and Ray Charles, plus new partnerships with area arts organizations.

THE WIZ Tickets On Sale This Week at Overture Center
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2026

Tickets for the national tour of THE WIZ will go on sale Friday, Aug. 21 at 11 a.m. for eight performances at Overture Center's Overture Hall, running Oct. 6 through Oct. 11 in Madison, Wisconsin.

THE WIZ North American Tour to Stop at Smart Financial Centre This November
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2026

A new North American tour of THE WIZ will play a one-night-only performance at Smart Financial Centre in Sugar Land on Nov. 1, 2026, with tickets going on sale Aug. 14.

Interview: Bruce Vilanch of CAPTAIN SHOW BIZ at Harmony Gold Theater: Hollywood
by Gavin Glynn - Aug 10, 2026

Celebration Theatre is honored to present the West Coast Premiere sneak peek of CAPTAIN SHOW BIZ, and Bruce won't be taking the stage alone. Joining him is a genuinely staggering roster of screen and stage talent: five-time Golden Globe nominee MARILU HENNER (Taxi, Evening Shade, Broadway's Chicago); two-time Emmy winner SALLY STRUTHERS (All in the Family, Gilmore Girls); Emmy winner and original Queer Eye 'Fab Five' star JAI RODRIGUEZ (Broadway's Rent, Bros); GRANT SHOW, the primetime icon of Melrose Place and Dynasty; Ugly Betty scene-stealer and acclaimed comedian ALEC MAPA; and GARRETT CLAYTON (King Cobra, Hairspray Live!) — with more great names still to be announced. Trust us: you'll want to be in the room! site click: celebrationtheatre.org

THE CHOIR OF MAN Will Come to Storyhouse Chester in August
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2026

THE CHOIR OF MAN will play Storyhouse in Chester from Tuesday 18 to Saturday 22 August 2026 as part of its first UK tour, with tickets starting at £33 for members.

Review: I’M EVERY WOMAN, THE CHAKA KHAN MUSICAL, Troubadour Wembley Park
by Christiana Rose - Aug 5, 2026

It is press night for I’m Every Woman: The Chaka Khan Musical at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, where one of music’s most influential voices is celebrated in a vibrant biographical production exploring 'the fame, the fire and the fight' behind an extraordinary career.

Review: TERRY STEELE SINGS LUTHER VANDROSS...
by Vickie Evans - Aug 3, 2026

. As a musical enthusiast at heart, I was excited by the opportunity to relive some of Luther's greatest hits, including 'Stop to Love,' 'So Amazing,' 'A House Is Not a Home,' and, of course, 'Here and Now'—the song that earned Luther his first Grammy Award. Terry Steele proved to be a consummate showman, much like Luther himself, delivering each selection with precision, passion, and heartfelt emotion. His smooth vocals and engaging stage presence immediately transported the audience back to the golden era of Luther Vandross.

POWER OF LOVE Ballet to Open at NYC Center, Celebrating Luther Vandross
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 7, 2026

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will premiere Power of Love, a newly commissioned ballet choreographed by Jamar Roberts, celebrating Luther Vandross with arrangements by Marcus Miller and Ron Gillyard.

Review: MEN OF SOUL at Black Ensemble Theater
by Angela Lin - Jun 29, 2026

Men of Soul plays like a greatest‑hits album you never want to end.

Photos: San Francisco Opera's PRIDE CONCERT At War Memorial Opera House
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 27, 2026

San Francisco Opera celebrated the LGBTQIA+ community with the second annual Pride Concert at the War Memorial Opera House hosted by Sapphira Cristal. Check out the photos!

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Unveils Programming for New York City Center Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2026

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will return to the theater’s mainstage for a five-week holiday engagement. Audiences will experience premieres by contemporary choreographers Jamar Roberts, Yue Yin, and William Forsythe, and more.

Influential Record Producer and Music Executive Clive Davis Passes Away at 94
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 22, 2026

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of longtime record producer and music executive Clive Davis, who passed away on Monday, June 22. He was 94 years old.

San Francisco Opera Pride Concert to Feature Sapphira Cristál, Dance Party With DJ Juanita More!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026

San Francisco Opera will present its second annual Pride Concert at the War Memorial Opera House, featuring emcee Sapphira Cristál, conductor Robert Mollicone, and soloists Melody Moore, Nikola Printz, and Reginald Smith, Jr.