Aretha Franklin News

 Irvine Barclay Theatre, one of Orange County’s top performing arts venues, will kick off its 35th season of bringing top-tier artists to Southern California with a community celebration of music and dance.

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.

Next month, 54 BELOW will presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Lorna Luft and Andrea McArdle, Marilyn Maye, and many more. See the full lineup here!

Ministry of Sound Classical, the orchestral celebration of dance music, will headline a huge outdoor show as part of Heritage Live Festival’s 2025 summer events in the stunning grounds of Englefield House, in Pangbourne near Reading, Berkshire.

 Riverside Theatre has announced the final production of the 2024-2025 season, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Learn more about this upcoming performance here!

Guitarist Greg Porée, who launched his career as the musical director for Sonny & Cher, returns to Sierra Madre Playhouse to deliver an eclectic blend of jazz, funk and soul in an enchanting exploration of sound, on Sunday, April 13, 2025, 7:30 pm.

Watch a first look video at Beautiful: The Carole King Musical! The musical follows the incredible journey of how Carol Klein of Brooklyn became Carole King, world-famous pop icon and hitmaker.

Bell Theater at Bell Works in Holmdel, NJ. has unveiled the final show in its 2025 season. The rock musical A Night with Janis Joplin will close out the season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Grammy Award-winning artist Ledisi is set to reign supreme with the release of her highly anticipated 12th studio album, The Crown. Her album tour will kick off May 28 in Baltimore, MD.

Award-winning power couple Tamela and David Mann are bringing faith, family, and phenomenal music together like never before with The Live Breathe Fight Tour – a must-see event uniting some of gospel’s most powerful voices.

Dorian Harewood and company revisit the '50s and '60s pop songs born in the legendary Brill Building in NYC. It was a radiant, rollicking night that also helped raise money for those affected by the L.A.-area fires.

The Axelrod Performing Arts Center in Deal Park, NJ has revealed the full cast for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

This production highlights what Orpheus does well: quality vocals, simple, yet effective sets, and great chemistry among the cast that keeps the audience invested.

R.E.S.P.E.C.T., A Celebration of the Music of Aretha Franklin, will play for one night only at the Morris Performing Arts Center stage on March 26. Check here for more details.

Experience the music of the Lilith Fair like never before as Blackfriars Theatre (795 East Main Street) will present their one-night-only dance-focused concert, Divas & Dance.

Grammy Award-winning artist Ledisi continues her reign as a voice for empowerment with the release of her latest single, 'BLKWMN,' available on all digital platforms. Listen to it now!

Theatre Under The Stars has announced its 2025/26 Season, which invites audiences to experience the magic of every era—one unforgettable moment at a time. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) is taking audiences on an adventure through time for its 2025/26 Season. The exploration begins with a new production of The 25TH Annual Putnam County  Spelling Bee.

Gulfshore Playhouse has revealed the complete 2025-2026 season. Performances begin October 21, 2025. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Warmer days are ahead, and with them the Axelrod Summer Concert Series! This year’s lineup brings an electrifying variety of iconic voices, legendary music, and more.