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Immerse yourself in a musical journey that celebrates freedom and self-expression. Akua Allrich’s tribute to Nina Simone and Miriam Makeba promises to empower and inspire you!

Tribute to Nina Simone & Miriam Makeba with Akua Allrich
Saturday, February 1 at 8 pm
Publick Playhouse
5445 Landover Road
Cheverly, MD 20874

Jazz vocalist and DC-native Akua Allrich has proven herself to be a musician of extraordinary talent and crowd-moving passion. With finesse and charisma, this vocalist, composer and teacher, has successfully etched out a place for her unique musical expression, electrifying audiences in and around the nation’s capital with sold-out performances.

Akua’s style is fluid and ever evolving. Her musical roots run deeply into blues, soul and rhythm and blues, with a clear grounding in jazz and pan-African music. She captures the essence of a broad range of musical genres and sings in many languages including Portuguese, French, Spanish, English, Xhosa, and Twi.

For over 15 years running, Akua Allrich has curated and performed a soul-stirring tribute presentation, honoring Nina Simone and Miriam Makeba. Akua pays homage to these two powerhouse artists, who have inspired her and millions of other jazz and music lovers around the globe. This popular tribute program features songs that Nina Simone and Miriam Makeba made their own

Get your tickets today!
$25 General Admission; $20 Seniors/Students
For All Ages

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Also coming up at Publick Playhouse…

Kings Return
Saturday, March 15 at 8 pm

Dynamic and soothing four-piece vocal group Kings Return take pride in crafting a diverse yet supremely cohesive a cappella sound. Their brand of R&B is entwined with free moments of jazz, soulful bursts of gospel, and bright touches of pop.

Get your tickets today!
$35 General Admission; $30 Seniors/Students
For All Ages

Don’t miss anything at Publick Playhouse!  View the entire Season online at https://bit.ly/PUBLICKPLAYHOUSE. Located just 2 miles of the Arts District in Hyattsville, the richly historic Prince George’s Publick Playhouse continues to serve as a popular venue for music and modern dance, musical theater, historical drama, educational programs, and monthly events for seniors. With its ornate sky scene, great acoustics, and plush seating for 494, the theatre is one of the two surviving Art Deco theatres in Prince George’s County.  Plenty of free, on-site parking.  For question or more information, contact the Box Office at 301-277-1710 (M-F, 9am-5pm) or email PublickPlayhouse@pgparks.com.

Prince George’s Publick Playhouse for the Performing Arts
Tickets and Information: 301-277-1710
Dial 7-1-1 to place a call through Maryland Relay
PublickPlayhouse@pgparks.com
5445 Landover Rd., Cheverly MD 20784

The Department of Parks and Recreation encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities. Register at least a minimum of two weeks in advance of the program start date to request and receive a disability accommodation.

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Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra with Branford Marsalis
Saturday, February 1 at 8 p.m.
Center for the Arts at George Mason University
Jim Carroll, artistic director

GRAMMY Award-winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis joins the Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra in this special concert. An exceptionally versatile musician, Marsalis is a band leader, featured classical soloist, and composer, winning three GRAMMY Awards, Tony, and Drama Desk Award nominations for his work as a composer on Broadway, a citation by the National Endowment for the Arts as a Jazz Master, and a Primetime Emmy nomination for best original score. Marsalis formed his own quartet in 1986, and after more than three decades of existence with minimal personnel changes the Branford Marsalis Quartet is revered for its kaleidoscopic range of both original compositions and jazz and popular classics. A frequently featured classical soloist, Marsalis has performed with acclaimed orchestras around the world and his legendary performances with the Grateful Dead and collaborations with Sting have made him a fan favorite in the pop arena. As a composer, Marsalis has scored films including Spike Lee’s Mo’ Better Blues, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, starring Oprah Winfrey, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom starring Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman, and the recent Netflix film Rustin starring Colman Domingo. The Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra is made up of the D.C.-area’s finest musicians and is led by Founder, Artistic Director, and virtuoso alto saxophonist Jim Carroll. This performance will also feature vocalist Darden Purcell, George Mason University’s jazz program director.

This performance is appropriate for all ages.

Tickets: $60, $51, $36; half-price for youth through Grade 12