Aretha Franklin News

?Harlem School of the Arts (HSA) Theatre Department Presents The Colored Museum written by George C. Wolfe directed by Alfred Preisser. The Colored Museum takes the audience on a journey through the Black American experience.

Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551.

Come to an exclusive Barry's Bootcamp class with celebrity trainer Courtney Paul at Barry's Bootcamp Noho on Saturday, April 25 from 4:30pm - 5:30pm to benefit ALL LOVE IS DIVINE, a project for LGBT youth. For just $75, you can break a sweat with the best workout in the world and make a difference for LGBT youth. Attendees will also receive a free gift courtesy of luxury skin care line Malin + Goetz.

Craving a show after the show? 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, is expanding its popular late-night series with fresh faces and hot new performances to keep the party buzzing into the wee hours. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551. 54 BELOW welcomes you to loosen your tie and embrace the night at its upcoming event:

Berklee College of Music president Roger H. Brown will present Julio Iglesias, Doug Morris, Harvey Mason, and Dee Dee Bridgewater with honorary doctor of music degrees at Berklee's commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 9, at the 7,000-seat Agganis Arena at Boston University. More than 900 Berklee graduates, their parents, and invited guests will be in attendance.

Knoxville Opera celebrates the arts with a spectacular feast of dance, music and performance through Knoxville Opera's annual Rossini Festival International Street Fair on Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. The event is free to the public and draws attendees from around the region and country.

?Oscar® nominee Queen Latifah (“Chicago”) stars as legendary blues singer Bessie Smith in the HBO Films drama BESSIE, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Dee Rees (“Pariah”) from a screenplay by Dee Rees and Christopher Cleveland & Bettina Gilois.

The Colony Theatre is thrilled to present the final production of its historic 40th Anniversary season, the Los Angeles Premiere of WORDS BY IRA GERSHWIN A Musical Play by Joseph Vass, directed by David Ellenstein, Musical Director Kevin Toney, Musical Arranger Joseph Vass. WORDS BY IRA GERSHWIN will preview today, April 15; Thursday, April 16; and Friday, April 17 at 8:00pm. It will open on Saturday, April 18 at 8:00pm and continue through Sunday, May 17.

Dance Theatre of Harlem enjoyed a magnificent season at City Center.

With warmer weather and sunny days, New York City is ready to shake off the doldrums of winter. Luckily for the city that never sleeps, Canadian superstar Gregory Charles is bringing his revered piano man skills and keen ear for music to a truly unique concert experience. In a mindboggling pop-up on Pier 97 in the Hudson River Park, audiences are invited to take in VINTAGE LIVE, where Gregory Charles and his skilled band play a fascinating set of audience requests.

Arriva al Teatro della Luna lunedì 27 aprile alle ore 21 “Blues & Brothers”. È il più grande spettacolo italiano in tributo ai grandi nomi del soul, del blues e del rock 'n' roll che, dal debutto del 2010 ad oggi, ha replicato in numerosi teatri d'Italia, rendendo uno spumeggiante ed originale omaggio alle celebri melodie rese immortali dal talento (e dagli eccessi) di artisti del calibro di The Blues Brothers, Otis Redding, James Brown, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin e Cab Calloway.

BEAUTIFUL, THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL opened the 2015 Olivier Awards with a performance of the title song 'Beautiful' performed by 2015 Best Actress in a Musical Olivier Award Winner Katie Brayben followed by a full company performance of 'I Feel the Earth Move'.

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its lineup for the week of April 20 - April 26, featuring Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton, The Beegie Adair Trio with Monica Ramey, Natalie Douglas in "Hello Dolly…The Music of Dolly Parton," and more. Scroll down for details!

The Pasadena Playhouse announces the return engagement of A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN with Mary Bridget Davies, following her Tony Award nominated Broadway run. The acclaimed musical will perform July 21 - August 16, 2015 with the official press night on Wednesday, July 22, 2015. Tickets for A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN are now on sale to the public.

"The Gospel Tradition: In Performance at the White House" showcases an evening of celebration with President and Mrs. Obama at the White House in honor of gospel music and its profound influence on American music.

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City's Saturday in the Park Festival is pleased to announce the headliners for the 2015 festival, the festivals 25 th Anniversary. Aretha Franklin and Foster The People will close this year's 25 th installment of the festival, event co-founder Dave Bernstein announced Thursday. Aretha Franklin will be welcomed by Great Southern Bank. 'This year's performers are tremendous, and collectively cover the wide range of SITP fans musical interests. Aretha Franklin and Foster the People are both well known for incredible recorded music and awesome live shows. This year, like each of the past 25, will be all about top notch live free music.'

Effective Immediately PR is proud to formally announce 'The Acoustic Buzz' monthly music series for April!

Fathom Events and Rhino Entertainment are thrilled to bring legendary rock band, the Grateful Dead, back to the big screen for the 5th annual event, “Grateful Dead Meet-Up at the Movies 2015.”

Creator and Producer Stephan Durell Davis along with Actor and Producer Max Rhyser, Vocalist Kimberly Michelle Thomas, Music Director and Lead Arranger Matt Podd and Co-Arranger Ben Wexler have joined forces to create ALL LOVE IS DIVINE, a new musical film for LGBT youth.

Live From Lincoln Center - the pioneering, award-winning performing arts series - continued its 40th anniversary season with another concert from Lincoln Center's American Songbook series, featuring Billy Porter tonight, April 3, in BROADWAY & SOUL. Tony Award-winning actress and singer Audra McDonald hosts the broadcast. In case you missed the performance, BroadwayWorld brings you the whole video below!