R.E.S.P.E.C.T – A Celebration of the Music of Aretha Franklin

Tickets to the Academy Center of the Arts are sold exclusively through the Box Office in person, by phone at (434) 846-8499, or online at academycenter.org. If you purchase tickets from any other source, including Ticketmaster, StubHub, or an individual, we cannot guarantee your seat. The prices of tickets obtained from unauthorized sources are often greatly inflated.

The Academy Center of the Arts is not responsible for tickets purchased from other sources. They may be stolen, counterfeit, or invalid and may not be honored. Tickets purchased from secondary sellers are not eligible for replacement if tickets are lost or stolen, or if the event is canceled or rescheduled.

All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket for this performance 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 [email protected].

All indoor performances scheduled at the Academy Center of the Arts normally take place as planned unless otherwise stated.

Parking is available on-site and throughout downtown Lynchburg. The parking map above shows all of the free public and paid parking available. In addition, street parking is also available on most streets.

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Please note: If attending an event or performance after 5pm or on weekends, Lot 2 (Pacific Life Lot) and Lot 12 (Regional Business Alliance) are free and open to for public use. We suggest utilizing these lots, which are closest to the Academy Center of the Arts and within walking distance.

Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door. Our delivery methods are as follows:

Print at Home: This option allows you to print your tickets at home or access them on a mobile device via email.

Box Office Pick Up: You may stop by our Box Office, Monday through Friday, 12:00pm – 5:00pm, and have us print your tickets for you.

Will Call Pick Up: If your tickets are being held at Will Call, you can collect them inside the lobby at the Box Office counter.

All tickets for this show will be sold through academycenter.org and our ticketing system. Please do not use third-party resellers, as we do not contract with them. Should you use a reseller, the Academy Center of the Arts will not be liable for any issues with your purchase.

All ticket sales are subject to a Historic Theatre Restoration Fee and credit/debit card processing fees.

Want to volunteer and see this show for free? Contact Mele Thompson, [email protected], for more information.