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SUMMARY:An Evening with October London\, Lalah Hathaway & Eric Benét
DESCRIPTION:Known for his smooth vocals and throwback sound\, October London has emerged as one of R&B’s most captivating new voices. Signed to Snoop Dogg’s Death Row Records\, his modern take on classic soul has drawn comparisons to legends like Marvin Gaye\, earning him acclaim with hits such as “Back to Your Place” and “Mulholland Drive.” Joining him on stage will be five-time Grammy Award-winning vocalist Lalah Hathaway\, whose rich\, soulful tone and emotional depth have made her one of the most respected voices in modern R&B and jazz. With standout albums such as “Lalah Hathaway Live!” and “Honestly\,” Hathaway continues to inspire audiences worldwide with her signature blend of classic and contemporary sound. Rounding out the lineup is three-time Grammy-nominated artist Eric Benét\, a defining voice in contemporary R&B known for blending heartfelt lyrics with sophisticated melodies on timeless hits such as “Spend My Life With You\,” “Love Don’t Love Me” and “Sometimes I Cry.”
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/an-evening-with-october-london-lalah-hathaway-eric-benet/
LOCATION:Altria Theater\, 6 N. Laurel Street\, Richmond\, Virginia\, 233220\, United States
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SUMMARY:THE WIZ
DESCRIPTION:Part of the Broadway in Richmond 2025/2026 Season\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Tony® Award-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back. \n\n\n\nTHE WIZ returns “home” to stages across America in an all-new Broadway tour. \n\n\n\nBaltimore Sun raves “Powerhouse performances.  Stunning choreography. Visionary sets” and Chicago Tribune proclaims THE WIZ is “An eye-popping and high-intensity revival! \n\n\n\nThis groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway—from its iconic score packed with soul\, gospel\, rock\, and 70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world. \n\n\n\nWith direction by Schele Williams (The Notebook\, revival of Disney’s Aida)\, choreography by JaQuel Knight (Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies\,” Black Is King) and additional material by Tony-nominated and Emmy-nominated writer and TV host Amber Ruffin (The Amber Ruffin Show\, Late Night with Seth Meyers)\, this dynamite infusion of ballet\, jazz\, and modern pop brings a whole new groove to easing on down the road.  Everybody rejoice!
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/the-wiz/
LOCATION:Altria Theater\, 6 N. Laurel Street\, Richmond\, Virginia\, 233220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Play/Musical
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SUMMARY:Patti LaBelle with Special Guest Leela James
DESCRIPTION:Beautiful\, simply does not describe the incomparable force known to the world as Patti LaBelle. As time continues to evolve\, the soulful songbird’s name has become synonymous with grace\, style\, elegance and class. Belting out classic rhythm and blues renditions\, pop standards and spiritual sonnets have created the unique platform of versatility that Ms. Patti is known and revered for. As she continues into her fourth decade of performing\, the Philadelphia maven has returned to her roots with her latest project\, The Gospel According to Patti LaBelle. “I was born gospel\, so it’s not like I’m coming back or trying to impress people with this new gospel project. I’ve always done this. I’ve never done a whole album. That’s the only thing that’s missing\,” observes the songstress. “I’ve come full circle where you can say it’s a complete project.” The church tour accompanied the release of The Gospel According to Patti LaBelle. It began at The Potter’s House in Texas\, home to Bishop TD Jakes. Patti was blessed to have gospel legend Shirley Ceasar pray a special prayer\, “for people to accept me as the new carrier of His word. God is working on me\, He’s working through me\, and He’s putting changes all over me – positive. I know I’m chosen. I know this is something I was meant to do. For 10 years now I’ve been trying to do this gospel album and I finally did it. And it feels so good singing these songs.” For Ms. Patti\, she simply desires for her fans not to judge her with this record and to be aware that this gift is from her heart and deep within her soul. “I want them to take away a beautiful message. I want them to take away a beautiful CD\, which means take it home\, buy it so that we can help with this cancer calling.” That humility and honesty has been the true gospel according to Patti LaBelle. “Staying a person that people can say they encountered and she was very\, very giving. She didn’t get Hollywood on us. I never want to be thought of as a Hollywood person\, you know the people who don’t have time for the people who made them.” The same motivation that had Patricia Louis Holt blossom from a choir member to lead vocalist for Patti LaBelle & The Bluebelles to a solo artist is the same energy that keeps her fire burning at six-two years young. “Each year I grow\, and that’s a blessing from God. I do what I can do. I do what I feel God has given me the energy to do\, so I just go out there and I do it-It’s not about making money because I don’t need money\, but I need to sing. With a voice or without\, I’ve got to get on that stage.” And the world is thankful that Ms. Patti’s preaching sounds so good to our ears. \n\n\n\nWith a voice that’s raw\, powerful\, and unmistakably soul-stirring\, Leela James has carved out a singular space in music where classic soul meets contemporary R&B. Since her breakout debut A Change Is Gonna Come in 2005\, Leela has earned a reputation for blending deep\, emotive storytelling with gritty vocals and timeless grooves. Influenced by legends like Aretha Franklin\, Al Green\, and Chaka Khan\, she channels the spirit of old-school soul while fearlessly pushing musical boundaries.  \n\n\n\nEarly in her career\, she was honored by the legendary James Brown\, who affectionately coined her “The Goddaughter of Soul\,” recognizing her authentic voice and powerful connection to the roots of the genre.  \n\n\n\nMs. James has gone on to record and release seven LPs\, delivering eight Top 20 R&B radio singles\, including two Number One tracks on the Billboard charts. Her 2021 single  \n\n\n\n“Complicated” topped the Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart for three consecutive weeks in the summer of that year\, solidifying her reputation as a force in contemporary soul.  \n\n\n\nHer beloved ballad “Fall For You” is now considered a modern classic and was certified Gold in October 2022\, surpassing 500\,000 units sold. Over the years\, her music—including hits like “Don’t Want You Back” and “Say That” featuring Anthony Hamilton—has become synonymous with passion\, authenticity\, and emotional honesty.  \n\n\n\nIn 2014\, Leela won The Soul Train Certified Award\, and in 2021\, she garnered an NAACP Image Award nomination for Best R&B Collaboration. She earned another NAACP nomination in 2025 for her powerful single “Lookat Whatcha Done Now” featuring Kenyon Dixon\, further cementing her role as a vital and enduring voice in modern soul. 
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/patti-labelle-with-special-guest-leela-james/
LOCATION:Altria Theater\, 6 N. Laurel Street\, Richmond\, Virginia\, 233220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:Jo Koy: Just Being Koy Tour
DESCRIPTION:As one of today’s premiere stand-up comedians\, Jo Koy has come a long way from his modest beginnings performing in a Las Vegas coffee house. Jo’s uniquely relatable comedy pulls inspiration from his colorful family that has reached all kinds of people and has translated into sold-out arenas around the world. \n\n\n\nThe comedian continues to be one of the top 10 grossing stand-up comedians each year according to Pollstar and Billboard. Today\, he continues selling out and breaking sales records at some of the most prestigious venues around the world including Mall of Asia Arena (Manila\, PH)\, The Forum (Los Angeles)\, Coca-Cola Arena (Dubai)\, ICC Theatre (Sydney\, AU)\, O2 Arena (London)\, Madison Square Garden (New York City)\, and American Airlines Arena (Dallas) to name a few. In 2022\, Koy kicked off his Funny Is Funny World Tour by selling-out the Climate Pledge Arena (over 14\,000 tickets) in his hometown of Seattle and ended the tour with a sold-out show at Tacoma Dome (over 19\,000 tickets). In 2017\, Koy broke a record for the most tickets sold by a single artist at 23\,000 tickets and 11 sold-out shows at The Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall in Honolulu. In response\, the mayor’s office in Honolulu proclaimed November 24th as “Jo Koy Day.” \n\n\n\nKoy starred in the 2022 Universal Picture comedy Easter Sunday\, the film takes place around a struggling single father that returns to his hometown of Daly City\, CA to survive a chaotic Easter with his family. The film is a love letter to his Filipino roots and is loosely based on Jo Koy’s life experiences and stand-up comedy. Easter Sunday was produced by Steven Spielberg’s production company Amblin Partners and is the first motion picture film to feature an all-Filipino cast and be produced by a major studio. In honor of the film\, Daly City gave Jo the Keys To The City and declared July 22nd “Jo Koy Day.” \n\n\n\nIn 2023\, Koy appeared in Disney’s Haunted Mansion and voiced characters in Netflix’s animated films\, Monkey King and Leo. In 2024\, he was most recently heard voicing the character Monkey King in the Paramount+ film\, The Tiger’s Apprentice. He’s also appeared in Netflix’s Mr. Iglesias and Comedy Central’s Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens. \n\n\n\nIn 2023\, it was announced that he inked a two-special deal with Netflix with the first special releasing in 2024. Jo returned to Netflix in typical style\, sharing his unfiltered opinions on social media\, aging and moving into a new phase of his life; his zaddy phase. Filmed at the historic King’s Theatre in Brooklyn\, NY\, Jo Koy: Live From Brooklyn premiered globally on June 4th\, 2024 only on Netflix and reached the Top 10 within the first week. His other Netflix stand-up specials include Live From The Los Angeles Forum\, Comin’ In Hot and Live From Seattle. Overall\,Koy has had seven highly rated and successful specials on Comedy Central and Netflix. In June 2020\, the comedian released his first variety special\, Jo Koy: In His Elements on Netflix in which Koy brings the laughs and beats to Manila\, spotlighting local culture in a one-of-a-kind show featuring Filipino-American comedians\, DJs and B-boys. \n\n\n\nOn March 21st\, 2026\, Koy alongside Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias will become the first to headline and sell-out SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles for their One Night Only! show. \n\n\n\nKoy continues to push for representation in Hollywood and shine a light on Filipino talent. Last year Koy joined Nurse Unseen\, a documentary from Emmy-winning director Michele Josue\, as an executive producer. The film explores the little-known history and humanity of the unsung Filipino nurses who risked their lives on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic while facing a resurgence of anti-Asian hate in the streets. \n\n\n\nIn 2023\, Jo came on as a producer for the David Byrne-Fatboy Slim musical\, Here Lies Love. Here Lies Love told the story of Imelda Marcos’ rise to power and subsequent fall at the hands of the Philippine People Power Revolution. The show received four Tony Award nominations during its run and was the first to feature an all-Filipino cast on Broadway. \n\n\n\nIn 2022\, Koy was once again acknowledged for his advocacy for more representation in entertainment and was given the proclamation in Los Angeles that October 7th would be declared “Jo Koy Day.” \n\n\n\nIn 2021\, Koy released his first autobiography\, Mixed Plate: Chronicles of an All-American Combo with Harper Collins Publishers to raved reviews. In this funny and moving memoir\, Koy uncovers the stories behind his stand-up: the conflict\, the drama and the laughter as he struggles to find his place in the entertainment industry\, his home and around the world. \n\n\n\nJo is currently on his Jo Koy: Just Being Koy Tour. For more info on his comedy\, book and tour dates\, please visit: Jokoy.com. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n$45.60 – $107.40
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/jo-koy-just-being-koy-tour/
LOCATION:Altria Theater\, 6 N. Laurel Street\, Richmond\, Virginia\, 233220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Standup Comedy
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SUMMARY:An Evening with John Legend
DESCRIPTION:A Night of Songs & Stories presented by Audacy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn Legend is an EGOT-winning\, critically acclaimed\, multiplatinum artist and producer who has garnered 13 Grammy® Awards\, an Academy Award®\, a Golden Globe® Award\, a Tony® Award and four Emmy® Awards\, among others. Legend is one of only nineteen people in the prestigious EGOT club—a feat that places him among the most versatile entertainers in history. From recording studios to Broadway stages\, from film sets to television screens\, he’s proven himself a creative force who transcends boundaries and redefines what it means to be a modern artist.  \n\n\n\nLegend has released eleven albums throughout his career: Get Lifted (2004)\, Once Again (2006)\, Evolver (2008)\, Wake Up! (with The Roots) (2010)\, Love in the Future (2013)\, Darkness and Light (2016)\, A Legendary Christmas (2018)\, Bigger Love (2020)\, LEGEND (2022)\, LEGEND (Solo Piano Version) (2023) and My Favorite Dream (2024).  \n\n\n\nAfter releasing the 20th anniversary digital deluxe version of his Grammy® -winning debut album\, Get Lifted—featuring new remixes and collaborations with artists including Tems\, Simi\, Killer Mike\, and Lil Wayne—Legend launched his “Get Lifted 20th Anniversary World Tour” in May. The North American leg kicks off this August\, bringing his acclaimed debut album back to the stage for a new generation of fans.  \n\n\n\nLegend’s influence extends to live performance\, including his recent “An Evening with John Legend: A Night of Songs and Stories” tour in 2024. On screen\, he delivered a stunning performance as Jesus in NBC’s Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert (2018)\, earning an Emmy® nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor and winning an Emmy® as a producer for Outstanding Variety Special (Live). Legend joined THE VOICE as a coach for Season 16 (2019) and has returned for several seasons\, most recently completing Season 27. Legend will return to the red chair for Season 29.  \n\n\n\nBeyond music\, Legend is a visionary producer and storyteller. Alongside partners Mike Jackson and Ty Stiklorius\, he co-founded Get Lifted Film Co.\, which has created a wide range of acclaimed projects across major networks and streaming platforms. Recent highlights include the Emmy®-winning HBO documentary 1000% ME: GROWING UP MIXED\, Paramount+’s LOUDMOUTH\, and Netflix’s hit series RHYTHM & FLOW. Upcoming projects include NBC/Peacock’s BEFORE I LET GO\, inspired by Kennedy Ryan’s best-selling novel; The War & Treaty\, based on the lives of Black country music stars Michael and Tanya Trotter; and the Broadway musical Soul Train and off-Broadway play Duke & Roya. Get Lifted’s storytelling expertise also extends to publishing through Get Lifted Books\, which champions diverse voices with recent releases including Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant’s memoir\, Wild Life\, and basketball legend Candace Parker’s book\, The Can-Do Mindset.  \n\n\n\nExpanding his entrepreneurial footprint\, Legend launched his self-care brand\, Loved01\, in 2023\, to bring consumers gentle but powerful skincare formulas at affordable prices. In 2024\, he and his wife\, Chrissy Teigen\, introduced Kismet\, a dog lifestyle brand offering premium food and accessories for modern dog families\, which is available online and at Chewy.com.  \n\n\n\nAs an advocate for social justice\, Legend founded FREEAMERICA in 2015 to transform the conversation around criminal justice policies and combat mass incarceration. He also serves on the boards of Harlem Village Academies and Management Leadership for Tomorrow\, as well as advisory boards for The Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice and Teach for All. In July\, Legend was named Philanthropist of the Year at THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER’s Annual Social Impact Summit in recognition of his ongoing commitment to social change.  \n\n\n\nJohn Legend’s career is a testament to his unwavering commitment to excellence\, creativity\, and justice. Whether through his music\, storytelling\, activism\, or entrepreneurship\, Legend continues to inspire and leave an indelible mark on the world. 
URL:https://theculturalcurrent.com/event/an-evening-with-john-legend/
LOCATION:Altria Theater\, 6 N. Laurel Street\, Richmond\, Virginia\, 233220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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