Ethel Waters: Blues, Broadway, and Jazz at

Ethel Waters was a singular entertainer who conquered Broadway, nightclubs, movies, television and radio. At one time, she was the highest-paid entertainer on Broadway. She was a major player in the introduction of jazz to a broader American market, but her influence on the very nature of jazz itself cannot be overstated. Michael Feinstein will host and perform in a unique concert that combines the personal history of Ethel Waters with a celebration of her importance to our musical culture. Hosted by Michael Feinstein, featuring Adriane Lenox (Doubt, The Blind Side), Catherine Russell, Tracie Thoms (Rent, The Devil Wears Prada), and others....

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Ethel Waters was a singular entertainer who conquered Broadway, nightclubs, movies, television and radio. At one time, she was the highest-paid entertainer on Broadway. She was a major player in the introduction of jazz to a broader American market, but her influence on the very nature of jazz itself cannot be overstated. Michael Feinstein will host and perform in a unique concert that combines the personal history of Ethel Waters with a celebration of her importance to our musical culture. Hosted by Michael Feinstein, featuring Adriane Lenox (Doubt, The Blind Side), Catherine Russell, Tracie Thoms (Rent, The Devil Wears Prada), and others.

$75, $95, $120

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