Friday, May 23, 2008

"Decades of Divas 2008" coming to
Edison Theatre on Saturday, June 14

St. Louis singers Jeanne Trevor, Kim Massie (pictured), Anita Rosamond and Monya are teaming up for "Decades of Divas 2008," a performance of songs associated with some of the legendary women of jazz, soul and pop that will be presented Saturday, June 14 at the Edison Theatre on the Washington University Campus.

With radio personality, journalist and author Bernie Hayes serving as MC, the four vocalists will offer their versions of tunes made famous by Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Aretha Franklin, Barbra Streisand, Etta James, Carole King, Nancy Wilson, Patti LaBelle and Gladys Knight for two shows, a matinee at 3:00 p.m. and an evening performance at 7:00 p.m.. Tickets are priced from $25 to $40 and can be purchased at the Edison Theatre box office or through Metrotix. A portion of the proceeds from the show will be donated to ALIVE (Alternatives for Women Living in Violent Environments).

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