Aretha Franklin News

46664 and the Nelson Mandela Foundation today announced that Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys, Will.i.am, T-Pain, Gloria Gaynor, Jesse Clegg and Whoopi Goldberg will join the lineup of artists performing at the Mandela Day concert celebration on July 18th, Nelson Mandela's 91st birthday. The concert originally announced for Madison Square Garden will now be held at historic Radio City Music Hall. The additional performers will join Aretha Franklin, Wyclef Jean, Queen Latifah, Dave Stewart, Josh Groban and Jesse McCartney, along with Angelique Kidjo, Baaba Maal, the Soweto Gospel Choir, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Chris Chameleon, Freshlyground, Emmanuel Jal, Loyiso, Sipho Mabuse, Vusi Mahlasela, Thandiswa Mazwai, Suzanna Owiyo and many more.

Grammy Award nominee Miki Howard brings her latest show to The Rrazz Room, Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason, SF, Wednesday, August 5- August 8 at 8 PM, with a 7 PM show on Sunday, August 9. Tickets are $30-$40 and can be purchased at www.therrazzroom.com or directly through www.ticketweb.com or 866 468 3399.

Radio City Music Hall is proud to announce the Stage Door Tour will introduce five brand new tour enhancements offering patrons a more interactive experience when visiting this famed theater. This must see behind-the-scenes tour takes a step back in time allowing guests to feel the splendor and rich history where the greatest entertainers in the world have graced the Great Stage and delighted audiences for more than 75 years!

SHREK THE MUSICAL star and 2009 Tony Award nominee Brian d'Arcy James helped New Yorkers kick off a massive week-long volunteer effort in honor of Mandela Day, Mr. Mandela's 91st birthday celebration, with a reading of 'Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales' for over 100 children ages 5-9 from the Harlem School of the Arts at Washington Square Park on Monday, July 13th.

It's a night to remember as ?The Queen Of Soul', Aretha Franklin, is set to perform at the Fox Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 11.

Rubicon Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for the World Premiere of THE BEST IS YET TO COME: THE MUSIC OF CY COLEMAN, which began previews July 9 at Rubicon's intimate 200-seat home at 1006 E. Main Street in Ventura's Downtown Cultural District. The show continues Wednesdays through Sundays through August 2, 2009.

It?s our party?and we?ll rock if we want to. This summer, the Alabama Shakespeare Festival presents Beehive, a honey of a show featuring the biggest hits of the 1960s, beginning July 10.

The world's most renowned saxophonist, Kenny G, returns to The Orleans Showroom July 10, 11 and 12 at 8 p.m.

Olympia Theatre announces its upcoming events.

Cast members from the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS will perform on PBS-TV's 'A Capitol Fourth' independence day concert celebration on Saturday, July 4 from 8:00pm to 9:30pm ET (check local listings).

ARI GOLD: Gay Pride Celebration With Sasha Allen of Broadway's HAIR, Sunday, June 28 at 9:30 PM 'steeped in sticky pop melodies, sing-along hooks, and butt-shakin' funk rhythms...solid radio-ready material!'- Billboard Magazine

ARI GOLD: Gay Pride Celebration With Sasha Allen of Broadway's HAIR, Sunday, June 28 at 9:30 PM 'steeped in sticky pop melodies, sing-along hooks, and butt-shakin' funk rhythms...solid radio-ready material!'- Billboard Magazine

Jim Caruso's Cast Party is proud to announce the appearance of Broadway's Shoshana Bean in ?Flipped!? on Monday, June 22 at 7pm. The evening is part of the award-winning Broadway at Birdland concert series.

46664 and the Nelson Mandela Foundation today announced that Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys, Will.i.am, T-Pain, Gloria Gaynor, Jesse Clegg and Whoopi Goldberg will join the lineup of artists performing at the Mandela Day concert celebration on July 18th, Nelson Mandela's 91st birthday. The concert originally announced for Madison Square Garden will now be held at historic Radio City Music Hall. The additional performers will join Aretha Franklin, Wyclef Jean, Queen Latifah, Dave Stewart, Josh Groban and Jesse McCartney, along with Angelique Kidjo, Baaba Maal, the Soweto Gospel Choir, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Chris Chameleon, Freshlyground, Emmanuel Jal, Loyiso, Sipho Mabuse, Vusi Mahlasela, Thandiswa Mazwai, Suzanna Owiyo and many more.

Cast members from the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS will perform on PBS-TV's 'A Capitol Fourth' independence day concert celebration on Saturday, July 4 from 8:00pm to 9:30pm ET (check local listings).

Olympia Entertainment Upcoming Events: Fox Theatre, Joe Louis Arena, Cobo Arena, City Theatre, Comerica Park, Masonic Temple, Sound Board, Hockeytown Cafe

Over the years, Broadway star and recording artist Shoshana Bean has become synonymous with the word 'soulful'. Equipped with the effortlessness of Mariah Carey, the power of Whitney Houston, and the attitude of Beyoncé Knowles, it's no wonder her first solo album 'Superhero' went to #5 on iTunes' R&B charts (making it the only independent album to make the top 100).

It?s our party?and we?ll rock if we want to. This summer, the Alabama Shakespeare Festival presents Beehive, a honey of a show featuring the biggest hits of the 1960s, beginning July 10.

On Thursday, June 11 at 8:30pm, Upright Cabaret presents Broadway and Wicked star Shoshana Bean in Shoshana Sings Streisand, a Happening at the Ford, a two-part concert event under the stars at the Ford Amphitheatre in Hollywood.

Olympia Entertainment announces upcoming events for 2009 in Detroit.