Aretha Franklin News

As the star of E! Entertainment's hit television show "Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry," Tyler Henry uses his unique gift to help countless people acquire closure, comfort and proof that consciousness transcends physical death. Henry brings his brand new, live show to The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts on Friday, June 21, 2019 at 8 pm. Tyler Henry - The Hollywood Medium features Henry discussing his unique gift and how it affects his everyday life, and also includes a multi-media video presentation, live readings and interactive audience Q&A. Tickets are on sale now to members and go on sale to the general public on Friday, October 26 at 10 am.

Carol O'Shaughnessy, 'Boston's First Lady of Cabaret,' will be at The Iridium for one night only, Wednesday, October 24th at 8pm. She will be accompanied by Musical Director Tom LaMark, on piano.

Billy Porter has been cast in the film 'Limited Partners' starring Tiffany Haddish and Rose Byrne, according to Variety.

The Sydney Opera House today announced that two more songstresses will join the cast of Hear Me Roar, a sensational new music event that presents some of the greatest songs written by women performed by some of Australia's leading female artists. Tania Doko, one half of Bachelor Girl, and Sarah McLeod, lead singer of Australian rock band The Superjesus, will bring their unique voices to the Concert Hall on 13 and 14 December.

Julien's Auctions, the world–record breaking auction house, has announced that ICONS & IDOLS: ROCK–N–ROLL their two–day music extravaganza to take place Friday, November 9 and Saturday, November 10 live in Hard Rock Café in New York and online at www.juliensauctions.com. The all star lineup featuring hundreds of historical items of music giants Prince, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Elvis Presley, The Beatles and more joins the previously announced auctions of Bernie Taupin and Aretha Franklin.

Just added to the line-up for the Dance to the Holidays show at The Ridgefield Playhouse - "American Idol" star Vonzell Solomon, also known as "Baby V!" Dance to the Holidays with Tony Dovolani & Karina Smirnoff presented by La Quinta Inn & Suites will jingle its way into town on Sunday, November 18 at 4pm and 7:30pm.

CAROL O'SHAUGHNESSY, "Boston's First Lady of Cabaret," will be at The Iridium for one night only, Wednesday, October 24th at 8pm. She will be accompanied by Musical Director Tom LaMark,on piano.

Legends in Concert, the longest-running show in Las Vegas, has announced an all-new residency at Tropicana Las Vegas. Set to debut the second week of February 2019, the acclaimed production boasting an incomparable cast of music legends, will bring its 35-year continuously operating musical tribute spectacular to the Legends in Concert Theater as its 7 p.m. headlining show.

Washington state R&B/soul singer-songwriter Allen Stone has released his third single of 2018, “Taste Of You” feat. Jamie Lidell, today via ATO Records. A two-month fall tour of North American kicked off last week, arriving in Los Angeles for two shows, tonight and tomorrow, at the Fonda Theatre (all dates below).

This November, the family-friendly Bay Area holiday favorite The Jewelry Box returns to The Marsh San Francisco. Performed by Brian Copeland, who has been hailed by the San Francisco Chronicle as "among the Bay Area's most honest, thoughtful and eloquent storytellers," and directed by David Ford, this hilariously heartwarming story follows a young Brian as he heads to the "mean streets" of Oakland to buy his mom a Christmas present. When he finds the perfect gift - a jewelry box in the White Front Department store - six-year-old Brian sets out to earn the required $11.97 by Christmas. Rife with references to 1970s Oakland,

Choreographer Ranardo-Domeico Grays, founder/artistic director of VISIONS Contemporary Ballet, will present his company in Healing Works II, Saturday, November 10th, 7:30 PM, at The Theatre at The Riverside Church, entrance 91 Claremont Avenue (bet. 120th – 122nd St and Broadway - Riverside Drive).

CMT today revealed an all-star tribute to country legend and 2018 “Artist of a Lifetime” Award recipient, Loretta Lynn, featuring Sheryl Crow, Dierks Bentley and Martina McBride. The trio will perform LIVE from Nashville at the 9th annual “2018 CMT Artists of the Year” special on Wednesday, October 17 at 8:00pm ET/PT. Some of music's biggest stars are set to present at the event, including Sheryl Crow, Keith Urban, Smokey Robinson, singer-songwriter Elle King, Hillary Scott, Jimi Westbrook, Phillip Sweet, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood, along with a special introduction by platinum-selling artist, Trisha Yearwood. They all join previously announced presenter Sissy Spacek.

This year, a living legend of musical theatre turns 90: Lyricist-bookwriter Tom Jones (who also, under a stage name) appeared in the original company of his most famous and wildly successful record-breaking musical, The Fantasticks. His collaborator, composer Harvey Schmidt, just recently passed away. The production's record-breaking run closed, on January 13, 2002, after 17,162 performances. Their shows also include 110 in the Shade, I Do! I Do!, Philemon, Celebration and many more. And celebration is what it's about when Broadway veterans Carole Demas, who originated the role of Sandy in Grease, and Sarah Rice, who originated the role of Johanna in Sweeney Todd, return to celebrate Jones & Schmidt. Demas and Rice have based the show on their 50 years of work and personal relationships with Tom and Harvey. With very special guest Broadway's Hal Robinson who is also a Fantasticks alumni.

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Ravinia's Steans Music Institute (RSMI) last summer, Ravinia launched a competition for composers who could fuse the worlds of jazz and classical music. Due to its success, Ravinia, with the support of DownBeat magazine, is now calling for submissions to the second annual "Bridges" international jazz and classical fusion composition competition, overseen by legendary pianist Billy Childs and double-bassist Rufus Reid, who co-direct the RSMI Jazz Program. Up to three winners will receive the David Baker Prize, named in recognition of the first RSMI Jazz director. The prize includes $2,500 in cash plus the world-premiere performance of the winning piece during Ravinia's 2019 season.

The Discogs Top 50 Best Selling Records Of August 2018 chart is profoundly impacted by the loss of The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. Eight of her albums landed in the Top 50, mainly from the classic period between 1967 and 1972, Aretha's I Never Loved A Man That Way That I Love You, Lady Soul, and Amazing Grace, all land in the Top 10 even with her passing mid-month. Also of note in this month's chart, Queen's A Night At The Opera and Greatest Hits come in at #23 and #47 respectfully, hinting at the impact of the forthcoming Bryan Singer-directed film Bohemian Rhapsody arriving in theaters November 2. Check out the entire chart of Discogs Best Selling Records Of August 2018 HERE.

Ms. Sarah Dash will premiere her new show, A Tribute To Aretha Franklin: The Queen Of Soul, in three cities this November. This special concert celebration will feature Sarah Dash singing All The Great Aretha Franklin Classics (including Respect, Chain Of Fools, Freeway Of Love, Ain't No Way, Jump To It), and telling inside stories of her friendship with The Queen. Bernard Purdy, who played in Ms. Franklin's band through the years, will be the musical director for Ms. Dash for these performances.

Following last week's huge surprise announcement with two Grand Opening shows featuring Foo Fighters, The Fillmore New Orleans just released its spectacular first concert line-up as part of the venue's on-going opening celebrations. Tickets go on sale Friday October 19 at 10AM CST.  

Ms. Sarah Dash will premiere her new show, A Tribute To Aretha Franklin: The Queen Of Soul, in three cities this November. This special concert celebration will feature Sarah Dash singing All The Great Aretha Franklin Classics (including Respect, Chain Of Fools, Freeway Of Love, Ain't No Way, Jump To It), and telling inside stories of her friendship with The Queen. Bernard Purdy, who played in Ms. Franklin's band through the years, will be the musical director for Ms. Dash for these performances.

Berkshire Theatre Group welcomes Respect: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin, The Queen of Soul at The Colonial Theatre on Thursday, November 1 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $25.

The two-time Grammy Award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir will appear at the Capitol Center for the Arts in Downtown Concord, NH on Sunday, November 25 at 5PM. This performance is part of the free 2018-'19 William H. Gile Concert Series.