Aretha Franklin News

Kaatsbaan Cultural Park will present the 2025 Annual Festival in Tivoli, NY, featuring original performances by artists innovating in dance, music, film, archiving, storytelling, and more. Learn how to attend.

'More Than Santa Baby', a multi-layered story of Philip Springer's vast musical legacy and a loving tribute by his filmmaker daughter Tamar Springer, will have its World Premiere at the 28th Annual Dances with Films Festival.

Join in for an afternoon full of songs made famous by Olivia Dean! This up-and-coming British artist has showcased her talent over the past few years with pop-soul music inspired by Amy Winehouse, Carole King, Aretha Franklin, and many more.

International superstar CHANEL will return to the Zach Theater stage for one night only. CHANEL: ONE NIGHT ONLY will feature showstoppers from her tour with The Rolling Stones and her time starring as the legend Tina Turner, plus more.

Tickets are on sale now for Olney Theatre Center’s summertime series, Olney Outdoors, performed, as the name suggests, on the outdoor Root Family Stage at Omi’s Pavilion. See who is performing and learn how to attend!

The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills is announcing its 2025-2026 season led by performances of the Los Angeles premiere of the Atlantic Theater Company and Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway production of English by Sanaz Toossi (April 4 - 24, 2026).

Classically trained singer-songwriter, pianist, dancer, and actress, Lana Love has released her new dark-pop opus and music video “Antidote.' Check it out here!

After lighting up arenas across North America on The Serenade 2024 Tour, Grammy-winning artist Maxwell has announced The Silent Serenade Ensemble, a limited run of intimate, reimagined performances on the East Coast

Conductor Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops set the mood for the recent Opening Night at Pops, featuring the luminous Cynthia Erivo, with a rhythmic “The Club” from Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “In the Heights” and the rousing “Gotta Dance” medley from “Jerome Robbins’ Broadway.”

Cynthia Erivo will lead a one-woman production of Dracula, set to premiere next year in London's West End. Learn more about this upcoming production here!

And when it comes to the humble Harlem hair salon in Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, now in its New England premiere at SpeakEasy Stage in the Roberts Studio Theatre, Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA, through May 31, make that something to marvel at.

The Princeton Festival runs June 6-21 and includes pops concerts, opera, an evening of dance, a Vivaldi concert and a Motown tribute, plus a joy-filled finale featuring the music of ABBA. A Baroque concert and bluegrass-infused violin recital take place at nearby Trinity Church. There are also a Community Day and Juneteenth events.

The film adaptation of Prima Facie, starring Cynthia Erivo, is headed to the Cannes Film Market, where the project will now be shopped to potential buyers.

Penn Live Arts, known for its presentation of thought-provoking and transformational performances across multiple genres, announces its 2025-26 season, curated by Executive and Artistic Director Christopher A. Gruits.

Vocal powerhouse Ryan Shaw and acclaimed pianist/composer/arranger Ray Angry (The Roots) have teamed up for Off Broadway, a new studio album featuring R&B, soul, jazz, rock, reggae, house, and classical-inspired takes on classic Broadway hits. Listen to it now!

Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board is presenting their first ever Swing Into Spring jazz celebration, a new spinoff of the popular Montco Jazz Festival. Learn more!

Grammy Award-winning vocalist and songwriter Ledisi has officially released her 14th studio album, The Crown. The project showcases 11 tracks that explore the rich layers of Ledisi’s artistry, blending R&B, soul, gospel, and dance. Listen to it here!

The Bea Hive Bash at The Auditorium, celebrating the legacy of Beatrice “Bea” Spachner, the patron responsible for rescuing the historic building from being demolished in the 1960's, this year's iteration of The Auditorium's annual summer party is a fab 60's-themed bash paying homage to The Auditorium's triumphant grand re-opening night in 1967.

bergenPAC (Bergen Performing Arts Center) will present the final concert date of entertainment icon Johnny Mathis' 'The Voice Of Romance' Tour and celebrates the 70-year career of his timeless music. Learn more!

Devon Allman has announced the release of a new star-studded album, Blue Summit, accompanied by a tour that kicks off on August 7 in Baton Rouge, LA, wrapping up on Sept 12 at the iconic Telluride Blues & Brews festival.