Aretha Franklin News

Boston Conservatory at Berklee Interim Executive Director Lucinda Carver will present an honorary doctorate in person to acclaimed concert pianist Awadagin Pratt and virtually to Emmy-, Grammy-, and Tony-winning actress, singer, author, and producer Cynthia Erivo at the Conservatory's commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 13.

​​​​​​​UCLA's Center for the Art of Performance (CAP UCLA) presents Avery*Sunshine at The Theatre at Ace Hotel on Sunday, May 7 at 7 pm.

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe and Key Chorale will honor Aretha Franklin, the “Queen of Soul,” on the 50th anniversary of her groundbreaking Grammy Award-winning album, 'Amazing Grace.' WBTT artists Matelyn Alicia and Naärai will join Key Chorale, along with its featured soloist, Amy Connours, for 'Grace: The Spirit of Aretha.'

New England Conservatory President Andrea Kalyn and the Board of Trustees have announced composer, trombonist, and musicologist George E. Lewis as commencement speaker and honorary degree recipient at the Conservatory's 152nd annual commencement exercises which will be held in-person on Sunday, May 21 at 2 p.m. ET. This is NEC's largest graduating class in the school's history. 

Singer, songwriter, mother, and entrepreneur Erin Duvall releases her empowering music video, 'Too Little, Too Late.' As Erin continues to soar to new heights through her beautiful yet chaotic journey, her vocal powerhouse and artistry prevail through great influence and self-reflection.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced programming running April 18 through April 30.

Singer, songwriter, mother, and entrepreneur Erin Duvall has released her country music Mother's Day song, 'To Be Here.' The beautiful tribute to all mothers out there is about the magical love she has for her children and the admiration she has for anyone who is raising children or has raised them.

The Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame, an initiative of the Boch Center in Boston, announced the lineup for the inaugural WasFest, a unique music experience at the Wang and Shubert Theatres.

Come celebrate with Goodspeed Musicals at their 60th Anniversary Gala & Auction on Monday, June 12, featuring a special concert by Broadway legend Jennifer Holliday.

Audible Inc. has announced new performance dates for Center of the YOUniverse, a new show starring six-time Emmy Award nominee Tituss Burgess and Tony Award winner Jane Krakowski. See how to purchase tickets!

The Pacific Jazz Orchestra, Los Angeles' first jazz orchestra, announced their 2023/2024 concert season lineup and primary sponsor during their official launch party on April 8th at United Recording.

Hitzville The Show Starring Jin Jin Reeves is now bringing Motown’s legendary, timeless hits to The Duomo inside Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino for its residency five nights a week.

Come to Playhouse on Park for 90 minutes of laughs on Saturday, May 6th, 2023 at 8pm. Carl Yard and Ace Aceto are set to co-headline. BYOB! Doors open 30 minutes prior to the show. Tickets are $20, all seats reserved. 

Relied upon for vocal duties by David Foster, Stevie Wonder, and Quincy Jones, Sheléa had all the range, skill, and technique to carry Aretha Franklin's challenging repertoire,” and now she brings that repertoire and so much more to the Staller Center in an intimate evening on April 22.

Hits! The Musical is a two-hour extraordinary masterpiece of singing and dance that is unlike anything that exists on stage today.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this April with a full slate of nightly performances! See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets!

A dynamic concert graced the stage of 92NY this past weekend.

Following the release of their debut single “Essence Fest,” Grammy® Award-winning producer, songwriter, and rapper, Jermaine Dupri, and New Orleans-based rapper and founder of Jet Life Recordings, Curren$y, announced their upcoming concert at The Eastern in Atlanta, GA on April 7th in support of their EP For Motivational Use Only.

Grammy Award-winner Reba McEntire makes an appearance on “The Jennifer Hudson Show.” The country icon, who is currently on tour, chats about why she decided to return as a mentor for Team Blake on Blake Shelton’s last season of “The Voice.” Don’t miss the video of Jennifer and Reba singing Aretha Franklin’s “Respect” together.

The longest running play in NYC history, PERFECT CRIME will celebrate its 36th Anniversary on Monday, April 18th in the Anne Bernstein Theater at The Theater Center Theater Center.