Stuart Chafetz, conductor
Tamika Lawrence, vocalist
Shaleah Adkisson, vocalist
Scott Coulter, vocalist
John Boswell, pianist
All hail the Queen of Rock ‘n Roll! Tina Turner is a music icon and a legendary survivor. Her songs provided the soundtrack of a generation and her story inspired hearts and minds around the world. Come celebrate her legacy with an evening of her biggest hits including “What’s Love Got to Do With It,” “Proud Mary,” and more.
SPECIAL EVENT: Savor the Symphony Luncheon – Thursday, February 6, 2025
At the Symphony’s signature event, eavesdrop on a rehearsal of Simply the Best: The Music of Tina Turner and meet the stars. Proceeds support the Symphony’s Community Education and Engagement Programs.
Concert Program Includes:
The Best
Let’s Stay Together
What’s Love Got to Do With It
Goldeneye
We Don’t Need Another Hero
Missing You
Respect
River Deep, Mountain High
Nutbush City Limits
Disco Inferno
Hollywood Nights
I Don’t Wanna Fight
Private Dancer
Proud Mary
Better Be Good to Me
About Stuart Chafetz, conductor
He’s had the privilege to work with renowned artists including Ne-Yo, Ben Folds, Natalie Merchant, Leslie Odom, Jr., En Vogue, Kenny G, David Foster w/Catherine McPhee, The O’Jays, Chris Botti, 2 Cellos, Hanson, Rick Springfield, Michael Bolton, Kool & The Gang, Jefferson Starship, America, Little River Band, Brian McKnight, Roberta Flack, George Benson, Richard Chamberlain, The Chieftains, Jennifer Holliday, John Denver, Marvin Hamlisch, Thomas Hampson, Wynonna Judd, Jim Nabors, Randy Newman, Jon Kimura Parker and Bernadette Peters.
About Tamika Lawrence, vocalist
Tamika Lawrence is a Two Time Grammy-winning singer, Actor, and Writer. Some movie and television credits include Dear Evan Hansen, The Greatest Showman, series regular on That Damn Michael Che Show, Better Nate Than Ever. In 2022, Tamika received a Drama Desk Nomination for her work in Black No More, written by Black Thought of The Roots and John Ridley of 12 Years A Slave. Broadway Credits include: Caroline Or Change, Gettin’ The Band Back Together, Come From Away, Dear Evan Hansen Beautiful, If/Then, Matilda, The Book of Mormon.
Instagram @iamtamikalawrence
About Shaleah Adkisson, vocalist
Shaleah Adkisson is a singer and actress who has been delighting audiences across the country for the last 18 years.She’s been seen on Broadway and on tour in Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical and as Joanne in the off-Broadway revival of Rent. Other theatrical credits include Clybourne Park, Avenue Q, The Hot Mikado, Beehive: The 60’s Musical, Ain’t Misbehavin, Grease, Nunsense & Children of Eden. Since 2013, she has performed around the country with dynamic all-female tribute shows Back to the Garden (tributing Joni Mitchell, Carole King & Laura Nyro) and August 1969: A Tribute to the Women of Woodstock.
When not on stage, Shaleah works at New York City Center theater in the Education & Community Engagement department managing their in-school theater & dance programs. She dedicates this performance to her superhero husband, Jose and her sweet baby boy, Lucas.
About Scott Coulter, vocalist
Scott Coulter is one of New York’s most honored vocalists having received five MAC Awards (Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs), five Bistro Awards and two Nightlife Awards for Outstanding Vocalist. He’s performed at most of NYC’s top rooms including Birdland, 54 Below, The Oak Room at the Algonquin, and Feinstein’s at The Regency where he spent a record-setting eight months performing the revue 11 O’CLOCK NUMBERS AT 11 O’CLOCK which he also co-created, directed and musically arranged. His self-titled debut CD won the 2003 MAC Award for Outstanding Recording and was chosen as the best recording of the year by TheatreMania and Cabaret Scenes magazines. Scott was director and star of A CHRISTMAS CAROL: THE SYMPHONIC CONCERT in its world premiere with the Baltimore Symphony and reprised his performance in the Emmy-nominated PBS production. He is an Emmy nominee himself for his performance in AMERICAN SONG at NJPAC and a Grammy nominee as a featured vocalist on the album “Sondheim Unplugged: The NYC Sessions.” Scott regularly performs in concert both as a solo artist and with a variety of legendary performers including Sheena Easton and Academy Award-winning composer Stephen Schwartz. Schwartz has said “One of the greatest things that can happen to a composer is to have his music interpreted by Scott Coulter.”
About John Boswell, pianist
JOHN BOSWELL has served as musical director for Judy Collins, Andy Williams, Bob Newhart, Scott Coulter, Maude Maggart, Faith Prince, Carmen Cusack, Babbie Green, Jason Graae and a host of other fine talents. John played the role of “Moose” in the national tour of Crazy For You and has appeared on The Tonight Show, Today Show, CBS This Morning, Regis And Kathie Lee, General Hospital and was the piano playing hands of Nancy McKeon on the sit-com THE FACTS OF LIFE. Recent concerts with symphonies have included Jerry Herman: The Broadway Legacy Concert, BLOCKBUSTER BROADWAY!, Sheena Easton and Scott Coulter: The Spy Who Loved Me and MUSIC OF THE KNIGHTS. John has been heard singing in the shows THREE MEN AND A BABY…GRAND, CINEMA TOAST, BROADWAY TODAY, WISEGUYS and the New York cult hit CASHINO. Broadway/Off Broadway credits include Crazy For You, The Secret Garden, LIZA! Steppin’ Out At Radio City Music Hall,Back To Bacharach And David and The Kathy And Mo Show: Parallel Lives. His monthly concerts in 2017 at The Gardenia in Los Angeles have been crowd pleasers. John has eight CDs of original piano music and a ninth on the way. While a student at UCLA, John received the Frank Sinatra Award for popular instrumentalists.
