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Academy Member Presale begins Monday, January 27, 2025. Remaining tickets will be released to the public on Friday, January 31, 2025. All sales begin at 10 AM EST.
On September 10th 1968, Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn became the home of one of hip-hop’smost lyrically diverse, innovative, trendsetting Master of Ceremonies. He’s beenbranded Dark Gable, Black Caesar and King Asiatic Nobody’s Equal, but isundoubtedly known to the world as BIG DADDY KANE.
Big Daddy Kane undisputedly defined the term “lyricist” in the world of hip-hop.Along with the lyrical ingenuity he brought to the genre, he also introducedinnovative live performances. Kane was the first rapper to ever hold not one but twosold out shows at the world famous Apollo Theater for women only. These livesperformances, which consisted of theatrics, choreography and tailored costumesproved that Big Daddy Kane was not only an M.C. but he was a full entertainer. Kanerevolutionized hip-hop fashion and the way hip-hop shows were performed.
Kane’s musical career as an artist began when he was signed to Cold Chillin’ Recordsin 1987. It was then that he released his debut single “Raw”, which became aninstant hit. He soon became known for being able to flow with ease even over thefastest of beats. This style of rap has become his legend. As for his personal finesse,we can thank his pioneering style for the reemerging trend of four-finger rings, ropechains and high- top fades.
Kane was one of the first rappers with several Gold albums. He has endured a longcareer giving us a catalogue of music such as his debut album “Long Live The Kane”which features the classics “Ain’t No Half Steppin'” and “Raw”. He debunked thesophomore curse with his 1989 hit “It’s A Big Daddy Thing” which features thetracks “Smooth Operator,” “Warm It Up” and the Teddy Riley produced classic “I GetThe Job Done”. This album is his most successful album to date, and becamecertified gold by the RIAA.
Kane’s third album “Taste Of Chocolate” which features “Hard Being The Kane” and”All Of Me” a duet with the late, great Barry White displayed his love for soul music.Additional albums were 1991’s “Prince Of Darkness,” 1993’s “Looks Like A JobFor…”, 1994’s “Daddy’s Home”, and 1998’s Veteran’z Day. Big Daddy Kane has alsobeen featured on film soundtracks with “Lean On Me (Rap Summary)” from the film”Lean On Me”, “Nuff Respect” from the film “Juice”, “A Job Ain’t Nothin’ But Work”from “Mo’ Money”, and “Raw” from the film “Colors.”
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Academy Member Presale begins Monday, January 27, 2025. Remaining tickets will be released to the public on Friday, January 31, 2025. All sales begin at 10 AM EST.
Academy Members Level 5+ Pre-Sale: Monday, January 27, 2025
Academy Members Level 4+ Pre-Sale: Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Academy Members Level 3+ Pre-Sale: Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Academy Members Level 1+ Pre-Sale: Thursday, January 30, 2025
General Public On-Sale: Friday, January 31, 2025
Box Seat: $72*
Pit Seat: $62*
Premium Seat: $52*
Standard Seat: $43*
Value Seat: $34*
Obstructed Seat: $25*
*Plus taxes and fees
For more information or to purchase tickets to this performance, contact our Bank of the James Ticketing Office at (434) 846-8499.
All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket for this event unless otherwise stated. All ages are welcome.
Videography and audio recording during the performances are prohibited. Photography of the set on stage is allowed pre-show, post-show, and during intermission. But we do ask that you show our designers and visiting performers some love by crediting them (and by tagging us) in your social media posts.
The Academy Center of the Arts offers a diverse selection of entertainment. Not all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every guest or for all ages. Ticket buyers should take responsibility for making informed decisions regarding their purchases. We recommend visiting the official show website of each show you are coming to see at the Academy. If you ever have questions about the content or appropriateness of a show, please contact us at boxoffice@academycenter.org.
Unless otherwise noted, our lobby doors open 60 minutes prior to show time and house doors open 30 minutes prior to show time for seating.
Parking is available on-site and throughout downtown Lynchburg. Our parking map (linked below) shows all of the free public and paid parking available. In addition, street parking is also available on most streets.
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Want to volunteer and see this show for free? Contact Mele Thompson, mthompson@academycenter.org, for more information.