Freedom Hall 2022-2023 Season Schedule
Freedom Hall is thrilled to be back and present LIVE music in our Nathan Manilow theatre! We have so many great performers and a variety of genres this season. We start the season with Elvis My Way, starring Brandon Bennet, followed by Abbey Road, and Lionel Richie Tribute by Gregory James & the All-Night Long Show Band. Booker T. Jones is back to Celebrating 60 Years of “Green Onions”. Our holiday shows include Masters of Soul, always a holiday favorite, and Someday at Christmas: John-Mark McGaha sings Stevie Wonder. Freedom Hall kick-off 2023 with Songs of Hope & Love featuring Rodrick Dixon, Alfreda Burke, and Jo Ann Daugherty. Shining Star is back with a Tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire. Shayna Steele will dazzle you with a voice that the London Jazz News says “unleashes enough voltage to light up the West End”. If you liked the Carpenters, you'll love Lisa Rock in Close to You: The Music of the Carpenters. A star is born as Emmy-nominated actress Angela Ingersoll sings Judy Garland in Get Happy, as seen on PBS. And we close our 2022-2023 season with Better Together presents The Jazz Soul of Al Jarreau.
Elvis My Way, starring Brandon Bennet
October 25, 2022 - 11:00 a.m.
Tickets $30
Celebrate the king of rock 'n roll in an electrifying retrospective from internationally acclaimed touring star Brandon Bennett (Winner of Graceland's "Ultimate Elvis" Contest).
Presented by Artists Lounge Live.
ABBEY ROAD
October 29, 2022 - 7:30 p.m.
Tickets $35
Abbey Road is an all-star tribute to the Beatles! Complete with the Pepperland Orchestra, Abbey Road is an amalgam of studio musicians, celebrity artists, and Grammy® winners passionate about and dedicated to the note-for-note replication of the entire Beatles repertoire.
A Lionel Richie Tribute by Gregory James & the All-Night Long Show Band
November 8, 2022 - 11:00 a.m.
Tickets $25
Recreating all the hit songs of a living music legend "Lionel Richie" is Gregory James and the "All Night Long Show Band" together they capture the look and sound of a true Lionel Richie concert. With painstaking attention to detail, this band has recreated the perfect soundtrack for an unforgettable Lionel Richie experience.
Booker T. Jones - Celebrating 60 Years of “Green Onions”
November 12, 2022 - 7:30 p.m.
Tickets $40
Booker T. Jones is a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, and arguably the most famous Hammond B3 player in history. Booker’s hit “Green Onions” is described as one of the most popular instrumental rock and soul songs ever and as one of the most popular R&B instrumentals of its era.
Masters of Soul
December 2, 2022, at 7:30 p.m.
December 3, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. - SOLD OUT
Tickets $35
In the early '60s, some of the most iconic names in the history of popular music were discovered in the Motor City of Detroit, Michigan. Masters of Soul is a celebration of Motown, the artists, their music, and their style. This is always a sold-out show, so buy your tickets early.
Someday at Christmas: John-Mark McGaha sings Stevie Wonder
December 6, 2022 - 11:00 a.m.
Tickets $30
Singer, storyteller, and multi-instrumentalist John-Mark McGaha shares Stevie's musical messages of joy, love, and peace on earth. Songs include "That's What Christmas Means to Me," "My Cherie Amour," and "I Just Called to Say I Love You.”
Presented by Artists Lounge Live.
Songs of Hope & Love featuring Rodrick Dixon, Alfreda Burke, and Jo Ann Daugherty
February 21, 2023 - 11:00 a.m.
Tickets $30
Rodrick Dixon, Alfreda Burke, and Jo Ann Daugherty bring classic songs from many eras and genres to the stage at Freedom Hall. Soprano, Alfreda Burke’s vocal artistry has been described as “voluptuous, creamy and luxuriant” (Chicago Tribune). Rodrick Dixon possesses a tenor voice of extraordinary range and versatility that has earned him the respect and attention of leading conductors, orchestras, and opera companies throughout North America.
Shining Star – A Tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire
February 24, 2023 - 7:30 p.m. - SOLD OUT
February 26, 2023 - 3:00 p.m. - SOLD OUT
Tickets $30
The amazing re-creation of the band-the legends-the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees and winners of numerous Grammy awards! If you close your eyes, you will believe the original Earth Wind & Fire is onstage.
Shayna Steele
March 18, 2023 - 7:30 p.m.
Tickets $25
Shayna Steele has released three albums ranging from Soul via Blues and Gospel, and easily crossing over to retro R&B and Jazz, showcasing her supremely soulful energy, as well as her mind-blowing vocal artistry and songwriting skills. Shayna has performed with the likes of Rihanna, Kelly Clarkson, Bette Midler, and Steely Dan as a sought-after background vocalist.
Lisa Rock in Close to You: The Music of the Carpenters
March 21, 2023 - 11:00 a.m.
Tickets $25
Considered one of the best vocalists of all time, Karen Carpenter captured the attention of a generation with the surprisingly deep material of her unabashedly catchy pop music. Rock and her band showcase some of the most memorable songs of the 70s including “We’ve Only Just Begun,” “Rainy Days and Mondays,” and of course “Close to You.”
Get Happy: Angela Ingersoll sings Judy Garland
April 11, 2023 - 11:00 a.m.
Tickets $30
In an Emmy-nominated performance seen on PBS, acclaimed actress Angela Ingersoll celebrates Judy Garland with virtuosic vocals, passionate storytelling, humor, and heart.
Presented by Artists Lounge Live.
Better Together presents The Jazz Soul of Al Jarreau
April 14, 2023 - 7:30 p.m.
Tickets $25
Better Together is a diverse group of top-level musical souls on a journey to unite people around amazing music and good vibes. More than a tribute — this show explores the Jazz Soul of the legendary Al Jarreau with an approach that treats these tunes as living, breathing pieces of music.