Let's Groove Tonight, No Name Pops Orchestra
2023-10-28 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center, 300 Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19102, United States
Herb Smith, conductor
Chester Gregory, vocalist
Brik Liam, vocalist
Ashley Jayy, vocalist
The No Name Pops are thrilled to announce their first performance in the iconic Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Cultural Campus!
Step into a world of timeless rhythm and soul as the No Name Pops Orchestra, conducted by Herb Smith, proudly presents “Let’s Groove: Motown and The Philly Sound!” Prepare to be transported back to the golden era of music, where infectious melodies, smooth harmonies, and irresistible grooves ruled the airwaves.
Magic melodies come to life as the pop, soul and R&B sounds of Motown and the famous hits from the Philly Sound face off in this exciting concert experience. Led by Broadway superstar Chester Gregory and vocal powerhouses Ashley Jayy and Brik Liam, this incredible evening is full of class hit songs made famous by The Spinners, The Stylistics, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Lou Rawls, Diana Ross, Gamble & Huff and Percy Sledge. Philly Sound hit songs including “Ain’t No Stopping Us Now,” “You’ll Never Find A Love Like Mine,” “Love Train” and “You Make Me Feel Brand New” share the stage with Motown smash hits including “What’s Going On,” “I Heard It Through The Grapevine,” “I’m Gonna Make you Love Me” and “I’m Coming Out.”

Women Rock, The Florida Orchestra
2023-11-03 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N WC MacInnes Pl, Tampa, FL, 33602-3720, United States
TFO honors the powerful female singers and songwriters who changed rock ‘n’ roll forever. Featuring three of Broadway’s brightest young female stars for the iconic music of Tina Turner, Heart, Aretha Franklin, Carole King, Janis Joplin and many more. Chelsea Gallo conducts.

Women Rock, The Florida Orchestra
2023-11-04 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Duke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater, 400 1st St S, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States

Prohibition, Phoenix Symphony
2023-11-10 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Phoenix) | Symphony Hall, Phoenix, 75 N 2nd Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
Stuart Chafetz, conductor

Imagine traveling back in time, for one night only, to the dark cabarets and speakeasies of New York, Paris, Berlin and Atlantic City filled with gangsters and flappers dancing the Lindy Hop and drinking bootlegged liquor. Relive the days of Prohibition in all its decadence, a time for sipping illicit gin while savoring hot jazz. “Prohibition: The Music of Moulin Rouge, Boardwalk Empire and More!” takes you back to the Roaring ‘20s, the time of crooner Rudy Vallée, dancer Josephine Baker, and trumpeter King Oliver with the music of W. C. Handy, Jelly Roll Morton, Edith Piaf and Kurt Weill. Enjoy vintage imagery and video plus the greatest hits of the era led by conductor Stuart Chafetz including “Mack the Knife,” “La Vie En Rose,” “Puttin’ on the Ritz” and more, arranged by Grammy Award-winner Jeff Tyzik.

Revolution: The Music of The Beatles, Colorado Symphony
2023-11-11 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Denver) | Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th Street, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
The Beatles come to life in Revolution, the new authorized symphonic tribute to the Fab Four, featuring top vocalists and musicians accompanied by GRAMMY®-winner Jeff Tyzik’s new arrangements transcribed and arranged from the original master recordings at Abbey Road. Accompanied by hundreds of rare and unseen photos from the historic, London-based archives of The Beatles’ official fan magazine – The Beatles Book Monthly – along with stunning video and animation, Revolution takes audiences on a magical musical and visual journey of The Beatles. The production features arrangements of over 25 top hits including “Ticket to Ride,” “Penny Lane,” “All You Need Is Love,” “Get Back,” “Here Comes the Sun,” and “Hey Jude.”
All music and imagery under exclusive license from Sony Music Publishing, Harrisongs Ltd, & The Beatles Book Photo Library to Schirmer Theatrical, LLC. This show is not endorsed by or connected to Apple Corps or The Beatles.

Sugar Hill - Auditorium Theatre, Chicago
2023-12-19 20:00 - 22:00, 2023-12-20 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-12-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-21 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-22 20:00 - 22:00, 2023-12-23 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-12-23 20:00 - 22:00, 2023-12-24 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) and 8 more dates | Auditorium Theatre, 50 East Ida B Wells Drive, Chicago, IL, 60605, United States
An exhilarating story told in dance, SUGAR HILL is set to the music of the genre-defying collaboration between jazz icons Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn in a captivating way that has never been done before.
SUGAR HILL reveals the glamour of the 1930s as seen through the lens of the nonconformist daughter of a high-society Black family in Manhattan and her fantastic dreamworld in the Sugar Hill neighborhood of Harlem. A jazz-steeped reimagining of the classic tale, this Nutcracker sends a stirring message that champions individuality and the journey to find the power of your unique self: “Go find what makes you different to find your magic”.
With Libretto/Concept by Jessica Swan, this original production features Direction/Choreography by Emmy Award Winner Joshua Bergasse, with Co-Choreography by Jade Hale-Christofi. Additional Choreography/Dance Consultation by Caleb Teicher, Jon Boogz, and Graciela Daniele (Tony Award). Orchestrations/Arrangements by John Clayton (GRAMMY® Award) and Larry Blank (three-time Tony Award Nominee).

Lush Life, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
2023-12-31 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Music Hall, 1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
John Morris Russell, conductor
Denzal Sinclaire, vocalist
JMR and The Pops ring in 2024 with the sophisticated jazz stylings of Edward “Duke” Ellington to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the legendary pianist and composers’ birth. Swing to the classic and elegant sounds of “Duke” as we celebrate New Year’s Eve in style.

Let's Groove Tonight, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
2024-01-05 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-01-06 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, 26 Gibbs St, Rochester, NY, 14604, US
The pop, soul, and R&B sounds of Motown and Philly Soul face off in this exciting concert experience. Principal Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik leads the RPO, Broadway star Chester Gregory (Motown: The Musical) and vocal powerhouses Ashley Jayy and Brik Liam through this incredible evening full of favorites made popular by The Spinners, The Stylistics, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Lou Rawls, Diana Ross and Percy Sledge. Philly Soul classics such as “Ain’t No Stopping Us Now,” “You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine” and “Me and Mrs Jones” share the stage with iconic Motown hits including “I Heard it Through the Grapevine,” “Don’t Leave Me This Way” and “I’m Coming Out”.

Women Rock, Jacksonville Symphony
2024-01-12 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-01-13 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Jacoby Symphony Hall, 300 Water Street, Suite 200, Jacksonville, FL, 32202, United States
Carole King, Tina Turner, Janis Joplin and Pat Benatar are just a few of the women who forever transformed Rock and Roll, and the world with their music. In this electrifying performance celebrating female icons, experience empowering and revolutionary hits like “What’s Love Got to Do with It,” “These Dreams,” “Hit Me with Your Best Shot,” “Both Sides Now” and so many others. The Symphony joins forces with compelling guest vocalists to play loud and proud as you sing along and dance the night away.

Queens of Soul, Louisville Orchestra
2024-01-19 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Whitney Hall at the Kentucky Performing Arts Center, 501 W Main Street, Louisville, NY, 40202, United States
An evening featuring hits made famous by the reigning divas of Soul and R&B: Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, Nina Simone, Whitney Houston, Jennifer Hudson, Amy Winehouse, Alicia Keys and Adele. Features three female singers performing popular hits made famous by these powerful and soulful songstresses.
Bob Bernhardt, conductor

Prohibition, Orlando Philharmonic
2024-01-20 15:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Dr. Phillips Center – Steinmetz Hall, 445 S Magnolia Ave, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
The Music of Moulin Rouge, Boardwalk Empire and More! Imagine time-traveling one night through the dark cabarets and speakeasies of New York, Paris, Berlin, London and Atlantic City, reliving the 1920s in all its decadence…Prohibition, Gangsters, Ingenues, and Intrigue. PROHIBITION takes you on a journey through the era, from Rudy Vallée to Josephine Baker, from Kurt Weill to King Oliver, featuring the top hits of the decade authentically arranged for orchestra by GRAMMY-winner Jeff Tyzik, accompanied by vintage imagery and video from the period.

Revolution: The Music of The Beatles, Omaha Symphony
2024-01-20 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Holland Performing Arts Center, 1200 Douglas Street, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
The Omaha Symphony celebrates the Beatles in Revolution, a stunning and nostalgic multimedia exploration of the band that changed pop music forever.

Let's Groove Tonight, Buffalo Philharmonic
2024-01-20 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Kleinhans Music Hall, 3 Symphony Cir, Buffalo, NY, 14201, US
Byron Stripling, conductor
Chester Gregory, vocals
Ashley Jayy, vocals
Brik Liam, vocals
The pop, soul, and R&B sounds of Motown face off with the famous hits from The Philly Sound in this incredible evening of classic songs including Ain’t No Stopping Us Now, Love Train, What’s Going On, I’m Gonna Make You Love Me, I Heard It Through the Grapevine, and more.
