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Put on your platform shoes and jump on the dance floor! Featuring a powerhouse vocal trio, Disco Divas celebrates the reigning Queens of Disco Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Patti LaBelle, Chaka Khan, and the one and only Diana Ross along with classic Disco hits from Earth, Wind & Fire, The Bee Gees, Michael Jackson and more. Sing along with the Disco Divas to your favourite hits like “Bad Girls,” “I’m Coming Out,” “Lady Marmalade,” “Ain’t No Stopping Us Now,” “We Are Family,” “Don’t Leave Me This Way,” “I Will Survive” and “She Works Hard For the Money.”

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Disco Divas

Orpheum

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 Let's Groove Tonight. Led by Broadway superstar Chester Gregory and vocal powerhouses Ashley Jayy & Brik Liam, this incredible program is full of classic 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.

Let’s Groove Tonight: Motown & The Philly Sound

Warner Grand Theater

Immerse yourself in a night of soul-stirring music with "Let's Groove Tonight: Motown & The Philly Sound," presented by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. This electrifying concert series kicks off on February 21, 2025, and runs through February 23, 2025, at the prestigious Meyerson Symphony Center.

Under the baton of Principal Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra Pops will explore the rich musical legacies of Motown and the Philadelphia Sound. The stage will come alive with the extraordinary talents of Broadway sensation Chester Gregory, known for his role in "Motown: The Musical," alongside vocal powerhouses Ashley Jayy and Brik.Liam. Together, they will breathe new life into timeless Motown favorites such as "I Heard it Through the Grapevine," "Don’t Leave Me This Way," and "I’m Coming Out," originally made famous by legends like The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Lou Rawls, and Diana Ross. The concert will also feature beloved Philly Sound classics, including "Ain’t No Stopping Us Now," "You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine," "You Make Me Feel Brand New," and "Me and Mrs. Jones."

The performances are scheduled for Friday, February 21, and Saturday, February 22, at 7:30pm, with a matinee on Sunday, February 23, at 3:00pm. This event promises to be a celebration of pop, soul, and R&B, bringing together music lovers for a sensational party atmosphere.

Subscriptions for the 24/25 season are currently open, offering a chance to secure your seats for this and other exciting events. Single tickets will be available for purchase in late June. For those eager to stay updated on season highlights and special offers, signing up for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra's email list is highly recommended.

Don't miss this unforgettable journey through the heart and soul of Motown and the Philly Sound with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. It's more than a concert—it's a party time experience that will have you grooving all night long!

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

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 - what was last on the Heinz Hall stage in June 2022 with the Music of Motown - and vocal powerhouses Ashley Jayy and Brik Liam, this incredible evening is full of class hit songs made famous by The Spinners, They 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."

Let's Groove Tonight: Motown & The Philly Sound

Heinz Hall

Celebrate the iconic soul and R&B music of Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, Alicia Keys and Adele in a symphonic tribute that spans six decades. Featuring vocalists Shayna Steele, Kelly Levesque and Ashley Jayy, this concert includes favorites such as Proud Mary, Rollin in the Deep, I Wanna Dance with Somebody and more.

Queens of Soul

Saenger Theatre Pensacola

The pop, soul, and R&B sounds of Motown meet famous hits from the Philly Sound as your North Carolina Symphony and guest vocalists perform classic songs including “Ain’t No Stopping Us Now,” “Love Train,” “What’s Going On,” “I Heard It Through the Grapevine,” and more.

Let’s Groove Tonight: Motown Meets the Philly Sound - NC Symphony

Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

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.

Vocalist

Ashley Jayy

Events

Upcoming events

27 - 28 Mar, 2026

Disco Divas · Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

Past events

27 - 28 Mar, 2026

Disco Divas · Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

23 - 25 May, 2025

Let’s Groove Tonight: Motown & The Philly Sound · Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

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