Vocalist

Aretha Franklin. Diana Ross. Tina Turner. Whitney Houston. Symphony Nova Scotia joins forces with American Idol finalist and vocal powerhouse LaKisha Jones for a riveting concert of spectacular rock and soul hits, celebrating some of the greatest voices in music history. With unforgettable songs like Respect, I’m Coming Out, What’s Love Got to Do with It, I Wanna Dance with Somebody, and many more, this spirited symphonic celebration will have you humming along and dancing in your seat!

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Queens of Rock & Soul

Dalhousie University

Join American Idol Finalist LaKisha Jones in a celebration of the great ladies of soul from Diana Ross, Donna Summer, Tina Turner, the legendary Aretha Franklin and the one and only Whitney Houston.

To Whitney with Love

The Forum Auditorium

All hail the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll! Superstar singers LaKisha Jones, Nova Y. Payton, and Armando Imagines will take you on a journey through Tina Turner’s legendary musical career as your orchestra elevates iconic songs like What’s Love Got to Do with It, Disco Inferno, Proud Mary, and more. As sentimental as it is powerful, this production pays tribute to the eight-time GRAMMY-winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee in a way that proves Turner was Simply the Best.

Talcott Mountain Music Festival: The Music of Tina Turner

Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center

Get ready to rock out on International Women’s Day with a tribute to pop legend Tina Turner! LaKisha Jones, Matthew Johnson, and Nova Y. Payton bring their electrifying vocals to the Queen of Rock n’ Roll’s megahits, including Private Dancer, Nutbush City Limits, Son of a Preacher Man, What’s Love Got to Do with It, Goldeneye, and many more!

Simply the Best: The Music of Tina Turner

Arts Commons

Celebrate the powerful voices of female rock stars, from Alicia Keys, Whitney Houston, Carole King, Tina Turner, Donna Summers, Aretha Franklin, Dolly Parton, Bonnie Tyler, Cyndi Lauper and Taylor Swift!   Featuring two amazing voices  LaKisha Jones from American Idol and Chloe Lowery of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Both have active solo careers, and have graced stages from  Broadway to concert halls worldwide!

Women of Rock

Florida SouthWestern State College

Prepare yourself for an unforgettable evening filled with classic hits! You'll be dancing and singing along to timeless tunes such as Private Dancer, Nutbush City Limits, Proud Mary, River Deep - Mountain High, Son of A Preacher Man, The Best (Simply the Best).  Featuring American Idol finalist LaKisha Jones, and Helen Hayes Award winner Nova Y. Payton, this show is guaranteed to be a hit.

The Music Of Tina Turner

Orpheum Theatre Iowa

From Jesus Christ Superstar to Tommy to Tina Turner, rock music has long been embedded in American musical theater. This time, the Grant Park Orchestra celebrates the jukebox musical, with everything from ABBA to Dolly Parton to Queen to Michael Jackson.

Broadway Rocks!

Millennium Park

Join the Cleveland Pops Orchestra for an electrifying evening of musical theatre magic with "Broadway Rocks" on Friday, April 12, 2024, at 8:00 pm at the prestigious Severance Hall. This high-energy performance is set to dazzle audiences with an array of Broadway vocalists showcasing selections from iconic and contemporary Broadway hits. Prepare to be swept away by songs from beloved musicals such as Wicked, Book of Mormon, MJ The Musical, Hairspray, The Lion King, Mamma Mia, Rent, The Wiz, Phantom of the Opera, and many more.

Tickets for this must-see event will go on sale in the fall. For those interested in securing their spot early, single tickets will be available for purchase during the same period. Additionally, group discounts are offered, providing a perfect opportunity for friends, family, or organizations to experience the magic of Broadway together. For ticket information and group discount inquiries, please call 216-765-7677.

Don't miss this spectacular evening that promises to bring the best of Broadway to Cleveland. Subscribe for the 23-24 Season to enjoy "Broadway Rocks" and other captivating performances by the Cleveland Pops Orchestra.

Broadway Rocks

Severance Music Center

Join American Idol finalist LaKisha Jones in a celebration of the great ladies of soul, from Diana Ross, Donna Summer, Tina Turner, the legendary Aretha Franklin and the one and only Whitney Houston.

Chrysler Hall

Ferguson Center for the Arts

From the sweet refrains of Alicia Keys to the earth-shaking vocals of Whitney Houston, LaKisha Jones and Nova Payton channel the charisma and charm of some of the greatest legends of disco, pop, R&B, and Broadway. Gather your family and friends on Thanksgiving weekend and relive the songs you know and love, with hits from artists such as Whitney Houston, Queen Latifah, Alicia Keys, Lady Gaga, and many more.

"I Will Survive"—Diva Legends

Jones Hall

Thanksgiving Weekend: “I Will Survive”—Diva Legends

The Festival welcomes Broadway veterans Scarlett Strallen, LaKisha Jones, and Hugh Panaro for a dazzling evening of favorites from New York City's famed theater district. Hear hits from Dear Evan Hansen, Rent, The Lion King, Dreamgirls, Phantom of the Opera, and more.

Bravo Broadway

Take a trip down the Great White Way with the HSO! Under the direction of Broadway conductor, Richard Carsey, the HSO performs exciting and popular musical theatre favorites with stars from the Broadway Stage, including Christiane Noll, LaKisha Jones, and Hugh Panaro.

BRAVO Broadway

Simsbury Performing Arts Center

Celebrating the best of Broadway featuring West Side Story, My Fair Lady,Chicago, Les Miserables, Hairspray, Rent, and Little Shop of Horrors. Plus Andrew Lloyd Webber’s greatest hits from Cats and Phantom of the Opera.

BRAVO Broadway!

Long Beach Convention Center

Experience the magic of Broadway as the Symphony and guest vocalists perform showstoppers from beloved shows like Wicked, Rent, Hamilton, The Phantom of the Opera, and more.

Vocalist

LaKisha Jones

Events

Upcoming events

13 - 14 Feb, 2026

Bravo Broadway · North Carolina Symphony

Past events

14 - 15 Nov, 2025

Queens of Rock & Soul · Symphony Nova Scotia

25 - 26 Oct, 2025

To Whitney with Love · Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra

Future and recently performed repertoire

Vocals in I Wanna Dance with Somebody by Houston

Symphony Nova Scotia

Vocals in Respect by Franklin

Symphony Nova Scotia

Vocals in I’m Coming Out by Ross

Symphony Nova Scotia

Vocals in What’s Love Got to Do with It by Turner

Symphony Nova Scotia

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