Luther Vandross News

The South Orange Performing Arts Center's 2021-2022 season boasts thirteen Jazz and Rhythm & Blues shows.

The Muny’s 103rd season closes next week with a production of Kander and Ebb’s classic musical Chicago. J. Harrison Ghee returns to The Muny to lead the company as Velma Kelly. Ghee was last seen at The Muny as Lola in Kinky Boots in 2019. Broadway World sat down with Ghee to learn about returning to The Muny in this production of Chicago.

Following the release of their self-titled debut album in 1991, Naughty By Nature quickly assaulted the music charts with the instant classic #1 hit “O.P.P.”

The first installment in the series will feature Grammy-nominated guitarist and innovative songwriter Marcus King. New Orleans multi-instrumentalist Ivan Neville, “badass and beautiful” vocalist and songwriter Lisa Fischer, and Grammy-nominated multi-instrumentalist Louis Cato will join King as special guests.

The Palace Theater is throwing its doors wide open to the public beginning October 1, to begin its 100th Anniversary Season and what a celebratory schedule of shows is planned! 

This weekend Roz White takes the stage Friday with “Turntable Dreams” followed by DC Legends The Kennedys on Saturday. Concerts begin at 7:30 pm.

You could say Michael Mayo has music in his bones. The son of two musicians — his dad played sax for Earth, Wind & Fire and his mom sings with Diana Ross — Mayo, who just released his own debut album, will perform Saturday, July 24 at 6:30pm at the Lawn at Enlow Hall on Kean University's East Campus.

The award-winning singing actor is getting up on the stage with his band for the first time in a long time and he has a brand new show filled with music to dance to, all in the name of celebration.

bergenPAC has released another set of new shows on sale for the autumn and winter lineup, as it prepares to welcome audiences back after more than a year and a half.

The long-awaited return to live entertainment is finally here!  After a year closure, the White Plains Performing Arts Center have announced that it will reopen with three LIVE IN PERSON events this summer. 

It's been a decade since the moniker Mykki Blanco was created — first as a video art project on social media and then as a vehicle for self-discovery in the journey of forming their identity.

ANTHONYKEN, LLC. has announcedthe return of their tribute concert KINGS AND QUEENS OF SOUL: A TRIBUTE CONCERT TO THE PIONEERS OF SOUL MUSIC which will be available starting Valentine's Day, February 14th.

Phillips, who has served on the Apollo’s Board of Directors since 2015 and most recently as its Vice Chairman, marked his new role with a generous $1 million gift to the Apollo Theater’s Emergency Fund, which was created to ensure the iconic non-profit’s continued financial stability amid its closure due to COVID-19.

The Belgrade Theatre is getting set to bid 2020 goodbye with an exciting programme for spring 2021, leading into the start of Coventry's year as UK City of Culture. 

Today's top stories: check out the full list of theatres and productions approved to re-open by Actors Equity, and more!

Jason Robert Brown took to Twitter to post a video of himself playing and singing Everybody Rejoice by Luther Vandross, and he's encouraging everyone to sing along!

On Thursday, September 24th, Darlene Love, Judith Hill and Lisa Fischer stars of the smash hit documentary about backup singers, 20 Feet From Stardom, join Lee and Robert for what will no doubt be a memorable evening.

The WCO and Jeans 'n Classics will perform live at Breese Stevens, which will be simulcasted over the internet and to a drive-in format at the Mallards Duck Pond. Additionally, they will partner with 89.9 WORT to air this upcoming live performance over the radio.

Darkness RISING Project is a 501 (c3) composed of singers and musicians from the Black Broadway community whose purpose is to help those in the Black community begin conversations about mental health, provide access to resources, and erase the negative stigma of mental health issues.

Sheyi is a soul singer-songwriter based in London. Her debut single 'Stronger' was released on June 30th accompanied by a heartwarming music video that reminds us to stay connected even amidst isolation and uncertainty.