Aretha Franklin News

Respect La Diva, conceived and directed by AdrIan Grant, the creator of hit international show Thriller Live, will arrive at the Garrick Theatre for a strictly limited run from 7 September until 24 September, with press night on 8 September.

Pack a picnic and head for the hills for an afternoon of eclectic, al fresco music. Indie singer-songwriter Inara George invites special guest John C. Reilly and some of L.A.'s most inspired performers to play hits from the prolific songwriting duo Burt Bacharach and Hal David.

The Florida Theatre announces four shows to add to the Fall 2011 line-up.

WYO Theater presents music legend Leon Russell on September 7, 2011 at 7:30 pm.

Following the September 26th release of Beth Hart's 'Don't Explain' album - a soul covers collaboration with guitarist Joe Bonamassa - the artist will perform two intimate UK concerts in November.

San Diego Theatres today announced Kenny G In Concert at the historic Balboa Theatre on Friday, October 14 at 8PM. The 2011-2012 BALBOA THEATRE SEASON began with FRAMPTON COMES ALIVE! 35TH Anniversary World Tour on August 2, and continues with An Evening With HOWIE MANDEL on October 23, k.d. lang and the SISS BOOM BANG on October 24; and the return of two-time Grammy® nominated Australian virtuoso guitarist TOMMY EMMANUEL for Valentine's Day, February 14, 2012.

The new musical TAKE ME AMERICA follows seven desperate refugees seeking political asylum in the United States, and the three government agents who bear the responsibility of determining their fate.

In celebration of the artist's 85th birthday, Columbia Records/RPM Records/Legacy Recordings will release Tony Bennett - The Complete Collection, an extraordinary compilation chronicling the entire career of the great American pop vocalist as documented in the albums and singles he's made for Columbia Records (beginning in 1952 through the present), as well as his recordings for Roulette (an historic encounter with Count Basie and Orchestra in 1959), MGM (1972-73), Improv (Bennett's own label from 1973-76) and Fantasy (a pair of sublime titles with pianist Bill Evans, released in 1975-76).

In celebration of the artist's 85th birthday, Columbia Records/RPM Records/Legacy Recordings will release Tony Bennett - The Complete Collection, an extraordinary compilation chronicling the entire career of the great American pop vocalist as documented in the albums and singles he's made for Columbia Records (beginning in 1952 through the present), as well as his recordings for Roulette (an historic encounter with Count Basie and Orchestra in 1959), MGM (1972-73), Improv (Bennett's own label from 1973-76) and Fantasy (a pair of sublime titles with pianist Bill Evans, released in 1975-76).

Charles Aznavour's new studio album, titled Aznavour Toujours, will be released digitally on August 30 by Capitol/EMI. The album will be available for download purchase from all major digital service providers.

BEEHIVE: The '60s Musical Sensation will open the Roxy Regional Theatre's 29th Season on Friday, September 16, at 8pm.

Pack a picnic and head for the hills for an afternoon of eclectic, al fresco music. Indie singer-songwriter Inara George invites special guest John C. Reilly and some of L.A.'s most inspired performers to play hits from the prolific songwriting duo Burt Bacharach and Hal David.

On Monday, August 22, the 29th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Concert Series at Wingate Field, hosted by Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, will welcome Beres Hammond, Shaggy and The Mighty Sparrow for the Annual Caribbean Night show.

Entertainment Event Productions today announced that GIRL TALK: THE MUSICAL will make its Asian premiere beginning September 20th at DBS Arts Centre in Singapore.

On Monday, August 22, the 29th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Concert Series at Wingate Field, hosted by Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, will welcome Beres Hammond, Shaggy and The Mighty Sparrow for the Annual Caribbean Night show.

On Thursday, August 18, the 33rd annual Seaside Summer Concert Series at Coney Island, hosted by Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, will welcome Cheap Trick and Mickey Leigh's Newyorkestra.

On Thursday, August 18, the 33rd annual Seaside Summer Concert Series at Coney Island, hosted by Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, will welcome Cheap Trick and Mickey Leigh's Newyorkestra.

Brass Transit, a tribute act to classic rock-jazz band Chicago, will perform at the Suncoast Showroom, September 10 and 11, each evening at 7:30 p.m.

A GIRLS NIGHT MUSICAL: GIRL TALK will play at the Park Playhouse from Thursday, August 11 - Sunday, August 14. Tickets cost either $30 or $40.

NBC, CBS and ABC are all set to cover the Martin Luther King, Jr. memorial dedication and its accompanying concert, set to take place on the Washington DC mall on August 28 according to ShowBiz411.