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NC Symphony Presents The Music of Whitney Houston
June 3, 2023 at 8 PM
Special offer for Triangle Friends of African American Arts
Summerfest Lawn Tickets for just $25 (reg. $32)!
Whitney Houston was a diva of rare talent with a powerhouse voice that touched our hearts and souls. Join the Symphony and celebrate the Whitney songs you know and love, including ‘How Will I Know?,” “Where Do Broken Hearts Go?,” and of course, “I Will Always Love You.”
For this special concert, the NC Symphony will be joined by Rashidra Scott. She has been seen on Broadway in Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations (original Broadway cast, Grammy Award nomination), Beautiful (original Broadway cast, Grammy Award) and Sister Act (original Broadway cast).
To purchase tickets, just click below or contact the Box Office at 919.733.2750, Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm, and use the promo code TFAAA.
Offer expires June 1 at 5pm. Offer not retroactive or available at the door.
Koka Booth Amphithe
8003 Regency Pkwy, Cary, NC 27518
June 3, 2023 at 8 PM
Special offer for Triangle Friends of African American Arts
Summerfest Lawn Tickets for just $25 (reg. $32)!
Whitney Houston was a diva of rare talent with a powerhouse voice that touched our hearts and souls. Join the Symphony and celebrate the Whitney songs you know and love, including ‘How Will I Know?,” “Where Do Broken Hearts Go?,” and of course, “I Will Always Love You.”
For this special concert, the NC Symphony will be joined by Rashidra Scott. She has been seen on Broadway in Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations (original Broadway cast, Grammy Award nomination), Beautiful (original Broadway cast, Grammy Award) and Sister Act (original Broadway cast).
To purchase tickets, just click below or contact the Box Office at 919.733.2750, Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm, and use the promo code TFAAA.
Offer expires June 1 at 5pm. Offer not retroactive or available at the door.
Koka Booth Amphithe
8003 Regency Pkwy, Cary, NC 27518
Blog Highlight

Porgy and Bess Opens Doors for African American Performers and Audiences
(Excerpt from Blog Post)
Porgy and Bess has had a significant impact on audiences. As it toured throughout the U.S., some venues like the National Theatre in Washington, DC were integrated because of protests from cast members. Kenneth Overton, who plays Porgy in NC Opera's upcoming production, said, "For many years, Porgy and Bess was the only opportunity where seeing African Americans in other standard opera roles would also increase visibility on and off stage. People go where they feel welcomed and safe.”
When Maya Angelou first saw Porgy and Bess, she had a powerful response. “I remained in my seat after the curtain fell and allowed people to climbed over my knees to reach the aisle. I was stunned. Porgy and Bess had shown me the greatest array of Negro talent I had ever seen.”’
By Sherri Holmes, Triangle FAAA Founder & Director
Photography by Perry Tannenbaum
(Excerpt from Blog Post)
Porgy and Bess has had a significant impact on audiences. As it toured throughout the U.S., some venues like the National Theatre in Washington, DC were integrated because of protests from cast members. Kenneth Overton, who plays Porgy in NC Opera's upcoming production, said, "For many years, Porgy and Bess was the only opportunity where seeing African Americans in other standard opera roles would also increase visibility on and off stage. People go where they feel welcomed and safe.”
When Maya Angelou first saw Porgy and Bess, she had a powerful response. “I remained in my seat after the curtain fell and allowed people to climbed over my knees to reach the aisle. I was stunned. Porgy and Bess had shown me the greatest array of Negro talent I had ever seen.”’
By Sherri Holmes, Triangle FAAA Founder & Director
Photography by Perry Tannenbaum