Aretha Franklin News

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Tony, Emmy, and GRAMMY Award-winner and three-time Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo will host The 78th Annual Tony Awards, which will honor the incredible artistry of the 2024-2025 Broadway season.

Cynthia Erivo is set to play the role of Jesus in an upcoming production of Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl! The musical, by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, will be mounted at the iconic Los Angeles venue this summer.

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's 26th season will be a celebration of the “Soul Of A People.” In its 2025-2026 theatre season, WBTT will offer fan favorites, a drama by playwright/actress Dominique Morisseau, and a brand-new world premiere show. 

Alberta Bair Theater will present R.E.S.P.E.C.T. on Tuesday, March 11, at 7:30 PM. You don't want to miss this perfect opportunity to celebrate Aretha Franklin!

Actor / comedian Rhonda 'Passion' Hansome will again host the 'Laughs Likely!' live comedy showcase at The Grisly Pear Midtown as part of the Sixth Annual Black Women in Comedy LaffFest in New York City.

Coming to the Kelly Strayhorn Theater is a tribute concert honoring the unparalleled legacy of Whitney Houston this March. Learn more about the upcoming show here!

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts will present Who's Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band in May. Learn more about the performance details and see how to purchase tickets.

Ledisi captivated audiences at Super Bowl LIX in her hometown of New Orleans with a powerful rendition of 'Lift Every Voice and Sing.' Following the performance, Ledisi is set to embark on her highly anticipated 'Love You Too Tour,' kicking off May 28 in Baltimore, MD.

Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT) has announcesd the statewide expansion of its celebrated Cultural Awareness virtual student matinee program, a groundbreaking move that marks the largest arts education initiative of its kind in Texas history.

Dave Stewart has announced DAVE DOES DYLAN. Set as a limited-edition vinyl release for Record Store Day, the 14-song homage to Bob Dylan will be available at indie record stores on Saturday, April 12 via Surfdog Records. 

The Parsons Theatre will honor Black History Month with a spectacular lineup of performances that celebrate the rich cultural contributions of Black artists. Learn more!

Rob Kempson, Artistic Director of the Capitol Theatre Port Hope, has shared details of the company's first theatrical concert of the 2025 season: Billboard in Concert: The Power of Women. Learn more!

Singer Stella Cole will bring her powerful vocals and captivating stage presence to the Scherr Forum in April. Cole takes audiences back in time with the wonders of the Great American Songbook—including classics from Streisand, Garland, and more.

Experience the highly anticipated return of the tribute concert, R.E.S.P.E.C.T., an homage to the legendary Aretha Franklin at the Tobin Center. Watch video clips here!

Harris Center for The Arts, together with producers Right Angle Entertainment and Maple Tree Entertainment, will present a tribute to the legendary Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin.

The Hasty Pudding Theatricals has named Emmy, Tony, Grammy-winning and two-time Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo as the recipient of its 2025 Woman of the Year Award. 

With a quartet led by Billy Stritch, dynamic Linda Eder is in her comfort zone at 54 Below. She returns to the venue on 2/24 and 3/15. If skill, musical chops, and charm were measured in fluid ounces, this star has it in gallons.

Rave On Productions will present its upcoming production of Beehive: The 60s Musical, an electrifying tribute to the women who made the 1960s one of the most dynamic decades in music history. Learn more!

Tituss Burgess LIVE at UPH in Saratoga Springs: A Night of Broadway Hits Awaits! The fabulous Tituss Burgess, who brought us the unforgettable “Pinot Noir” in “The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” is coming to Saratoga Springs for an evening of favorite melodies from Broadway and film!

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts has announced What The World Needs Now: The Burt Bacharach Songbook In Concert appearing on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 7:00PM.