Description
This event is FREE and no tickets are required. Drop in for a bit or stay awhile...
Join us for this unforgettable extravaganza of music, film, dance, stories, and more, as an incredible roster of artists pays tribute to the legendary Prince through a nonstop celebration and exploration of the icon and the work he created, championed, and inspired.
3-5PM: SPIRITUAL PRINCE
Featuring: Troy Anthony & The Fire Ensemble • Morley
Kick off the celebration with a musical exploration of the spiritual side of Prince. Includes a sing-along, a conversation, and original choreography set to live music.
5-7PM: THE WOMEN OF PRINCE
Featuring: Kendra Foster • Felice Belle • Nia Drummond • Amma Whatt
A joyful look at the art and artists who inspired and were/are inspired by Prince, including Prince deep cuts, spoken word, and some of the greatest hits written by Prince for incredible women performers.
7-9PM: PRINCE REIMAGINED
Featuring: Jeffery Miller and the Hollywood South Brass Band• It's Showtime NYC! •YahZarah • The Rakiem Walker Project with GLR¥A
Prince continues to be a beacon of inspiration. From an exuberant brass performance, to soulful cello & dance, and a fresh look at Prince’s early work, we explore Prince from all angles and with a festive, creative spin.
9-11PM: PURPLE RAIN & MORE
Featuring: The Hawtplates • joseph webb with Lafayette Harris Jr. • Sun Kim Dance Theatre• Joe McGinty & The Loser's Lounge
Prince’s later works get a conceptual live vocal twist, a tap dance artist presents percussive Prince, and the full Purple Rain album is performed live as we end the Prince extravaganza with an all-out, soul-fulfilling celebration of the 40th anniversary of one of the greatest albums of all time!
All this & more ... including live DJ sets with Stormin’ Norman throughout the day.
Curated by Monique Martin
Artists and program are subject to change.
Theatre
Peter Jay Sharp Theatre