Luther Vandross News

On Friday, November 10th - Midtown Manhattan was met with a powerful performance by Serge Clivio and friends. Spanning genres from pop, rock, soul, jazz and even theatre - Serge Clivio once again showed that he is a force of nature when it comes to live performances. Already accustomed to his powerful vocals and expansive range, Clivio seemed more comfortable than ever performing a setlist of musical influences which he claims he 'has been putting together his entire life'.

The Apollo announced that it will officially open the doors to The Apollo Stages at the revitalized Victoria Theater on Thursday, February 1—marking the first physical expansion in the institution’s 90-year history.

Direct from London’s West End, the international, critically acclaimed theatrical sensation The Choir of Man is coming to Chicago’s Apollo Theater in a limited engagement.

Tickets are now on sale to the general public for The Wiz, set to open on Broadway on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in a limited engagement at the Marquis Theatre (210 West 46th Street). Check out all new character posters, featuring a first look at the cast, in the photos here! 

Join Kersten Stevens and Christian McBride for a captivating live performance of their new single at City Winery NYC. Find out all the details about the date, venue, and how to get tickets. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to experience their incredible talent firsthand!

When doing your nightclub debut, you want to be memorable. Elvira Tortora's got that covered.

54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present Kevin Ferg & Friends in The 4th Annual Friendsgiving Leftovers on November 24, 2023 at 9:30pm for the NYC holiday cabaret that you won't want to miss!

In 1975 a revolutionary approach to L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz opened on Broadway at the Majestic Theatre. The Wiz was a musical that no one thought would get past its opening night. The show proved everyone wrong. It won eight Tony Awards including Best Musical and ran for 1,672 performances. The all-African American version of Dorothy’s trip down the yellow brick road is now embarking on a thirteen-city pre- Broadway tour and is playing at the National Theatre here in DC through October 29th. I am sorry to say that this version is a rocky journey over a cool “Ease on Down the Road”.

Tony Award-winning composer Brenda Russell joined award-winning filmmaker and photographer Sekou Luke and noted music journalist Christian John Wikane in The Loft at City Winery on Monday, October 16 for the third edition of 'Unscripted Live,' the live branch of 'Unscripted: Conversations with Christian John Wikane'. See photos!

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 19, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

JxHines hits the road with Jacquees on the “SINCERELY FOR YOU” Tour. Florida-born and Charlotte, NC-based singer, songwriter, and producer JxHines made his first appearance this past Saturday, October 14th in Detroit, MI at Club Bleu and then again on Monday, October, 16th at House of Blues in Cleveland, OH.

'The Wiz' will play the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh from October 31 to November 5, 2023. Get all the details and ticket information here!

Ruben Studdard & Clay Aiken are coming to Harris Center for the Arts on Friday, November 10, at 7:30pm. Don't miss this exciting event!

Get ready for an unforgettable night as Fagrie Isaacs presents a soulful tribute to the legendary Luther Vandross. Join us at The Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City on December 30th, 2023, and experience the best of Vandross' greatest hits. Don't miss this incredible performance by one of South Africa's most revered tribute acts.

Created by Nic Doodson and Andrew Kay, The Choir of Man is a British musical set inside a traditional British or Irish Pub. The unique concept includes a working bar on-stage in which audience members can be served beer during the pre-show and during the performance. For the Tampa stop, local brewery Coppertail lent the evening libations.

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) has announced the line-up of the highly anticipated 12th annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival, running from November 3-19, 2023.

Join in at Williamson County Performing Arts Center for What the World Needs Now: The Music of Burt Bacharach, a must-see musical revue featuring the timeless songs of Burt Bacharach. Meet the talented cast and get ready to be transported by the iconic hits that shaped Bacharach's remarkable career. Don't miss this unforgettable experience!

Three of Jenkins' seminal films, including Moonlight and If Beale Street Could Talk will be screened on Friday, October 6, from 12pm to 7pm.

THE CHOIR OF MAN follows a group of nine talented guys who come together each night at a local pub to sing, dance, and share stories. It's also a celebration of the human spirit and the importance of connection, and it changes every night based on the audience. The show explores themes of friendship, love, and loss, reminding us that we're all stronger together.

The Apollo has launched Apollo Stories, a collaborative digital learning hub that connects middle and high school educators and students across the country. Explore identity, community activism, cultural exchange, and artistic expression through lesson plans and workshops.