Gladys Knight News

The Luckman Fine Arts Complex at Cal State LA will launch its 2025–2026 season with an international lineup featuring Gladys Knight, Aída Cuevas, Isabella Rossellini, and the Los Angeles debut of Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui’s Sutra.

Chicago Magic Lounge, Chicago’s home for close-up magic, will present the return of Walter King Jr. (aka The Spellbinder)’s show Diary of a Black Illusionist. Learn how to purchase tickets!

See the first official production photos of the New York premiere of Rolling Thunder. The cast includes Drew Becker, Cassadee Pope, Justin Matthew Sargent, Daniel Yearwood, Courtnee Carter, and Deon’te Goodman.

Black Ensemble Theater is presenting That's What Friends Are For: Gladys, Dionne and Patti, a musical celebration of sisterhood, soul, and legendary voices written and directed by Producing Managing Director Daryl D. Brooks. See photos here!

The complete cast and creative team has been revealed for the New York premiere of Rolling Thunder. See who is staring and learn how to purchase tickets!

The show to see this summer is Tracie Thoms and there's one show left. Get there.

The Princeton Festival will celebrate the contributions of Motown to popular culture and the Civil Rights Movement on Juneteenth. Learn more about the event here.

The Ed Sullivan Show has reached another new milestone, having surpassed one million subscribers on its popular YouTube channel as it continues to preserve and showcase the breadth of what the pioneering show had to offer.

Black Ensemble Theater's Founder and CEO Jackie Taylor has announced That's What Friends Are For: Gladys, Dionne and Patti, a musical celebration of sisterhood, soul, and legendary voices written and directed by Producing Managing Director Daryl D. Brooks. 

Stephanie Mills, known for originating the role of Dorothy in The Wiz on Broadway, is leading The Queens Tour: 4 Legends, 1 Stage. The tour also features Patti LaBelle, Chaka Kahn, and Gladys Knight.

The Princeton Festival runs June 6-21 and includes pops concerts, opera, an evening of dance, a Vivaldi concert and a Motown tribute, plus a joy-filled finale featuring the music of ABBA. A Baroque concert and bluegrass-infused violin recital take place at nearby Trinity Church. There are also a Community Day and Juneteenth events.

Grammy Award winner Ledisi will return to San Francisco’s Davies Symphony Hall with her heartfelt tribute to “The Queen of the Blues,” Dinah Washington. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Rolling Thunder will make its U.S. premiere for a limited engagement this summer at off-Broadway’s New World Stages. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Broadway alum Stephanie Mills has returned with a high-energy dance remix of the classic hit, “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.' Listen to the new track now!

The 55th Annual Hampton Jazz & Music Festival has unveiled new details, including the lineup coming to Hampton Coliseum from Friday, June 27 – Sunday, June 29, 2025.

Join the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra for She’s Got Soul!, a concert celebrating soul music through the years. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

The iconic Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, and Stephanie Mills will unite for an unforgettable tour, 'The Queens! 4 Legends. 1 Stage.' celebrating decades of timeless classics and cherished memories.

Capathia Jenkins will bring her powerhouse voice and stunning presence to She’s Got Soul, the next concert of The No Name Pops, featuring the greatest hits of soul and R&B. Learn more and see how to attend.

Broadway Theatre Project is a prestigious summer intensive program for aspiring musical theatre performers. Check here to learn more about the new members of the guest faculty.

Chicago Magic Lounge will welcome Walter King Jr., aka The Spellbinder, as its next Artist-In-Residence with his new show Diary of a Black Illusionist. Taking the audience on a journey through his storied career, which began right here in Chicago, The Spellbinder will thrill audiences with his incredible illusions and unforgettable stories.