Samara Joy

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A native of the Bronx, Samara Joy became entranced by classic R&B as a child and cut her teeth as a singer in her church's gospel choir. And while her family history is deeply musical--her grandparents helmed the Philadelphia gospel group the Savettes, and her father, the musician and songwriter Antonio McLendon, has produced, composed and arranged his own astounding original work--she didn't delve into the jazz tradition until college at SUNY Purchase. During her studies there she won the 2019 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, which introduced her to the larger jazz scene as a rising star to watch. She was heard, by audiences and critics alike, as a masterful interpreter of jazz standards and a rightful heiress of the sound, technique and charisma that defined her jazz heroines--including Vaughan, Betty Carter, Abbey Lincoln and Carmen McRae.

- Main Box Office: (989) 754-7469
- Administrative Office: (989) 754-6460

- Available for all ticketed events
- Pick up location: Box Office lobby
- Valid photo ID required for pickup
- Tickets held until 30 minutes before show time

- Street parking available
- Public parking lots within one block
- Metered parking nearby
- Some disabled parking spaces adjacent to theatre entrance

- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Companion seats next to wheelchair spaces
- Assistive listening devices available
- Located on ground floor level

- No outside food or beverages
- Photography/recording prohibited during performances
- Business casual attire recommended
- Cell phones must be silenced

- Children under 5 generally not recommended
- Age restrictions vary by performance
- Lap tickets for young children may be available
- Mature content shows have specific age limits