Ethel Waters, Courtesy of the Frank Diggs Collection

Ethel Waters: Blues, Broadway & Jazz

Tuesday, May 1 and Wednesday, May 2, 7:30pm

The Allen Room, Jazz at Lincoln Center

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, and Tracie Thoms (Stick Fly, Rent, The Devil Wears Prada).

Tickets:

Online: jalc.org

By Phone: 212-721-6500, CenterCharge

In Person: JALC Box Office, Broadway at 60th Street (ground floor) Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm; Sun, 12pm-6pm