Be there as American Idol winner Ruben Studdard pays tribute to one of his idols, showcasing his extraordinary vocals on selections from Luther Vandross’ legendary career during a performance that re-creates the wardrobes, lighting, and production elements that made Luther’s concerts so memorable.
Hits include: Never Too Much | Always and Forever | Dance with My Father | I’d Rather | A House Is Not a Home | Power of Love | Here and Now | Don’t Want to Be a Fool | Stop to Love | & Many More
In order to protect those in attendance, enhanced safety measures and protocols will be in place including contactless digital ticketing, distanced seating, face-covering requirements, and mobile ordering for concessions. To learn more about health and safety guidelines at the Academy Center of the Arts, please click here.
Tickets:
Obstructed: $14.00
Value: $30.00
Standard: $41.00
Premium: $62.00
Box Seats: $82.00
To view our seating map for the Historic Academy of Music Theatre, click here. Please note that members of the Military and Educators receive a 10% discount on tickets in-person only at the Box Office.
For more information or to purchase tickets to this performance, contact our Box Office at (434) 846-8499.
Sponsored By:
The Baird Music Series
Supported by First National Bank
Supported by the BWXT Access Program
Know Before You Go:
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].
Our lobby doors open 60 minutes prior to show time. House doors open 30 minutes prior to show time for seating.
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.
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.
All ticket sales are final. There will be NO REFUNDS or exchanges for purchased tickets.
Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door. Our delivery methods are as follows:
Will Call: Tickets will be held at “will call” at the Box Office up to one hour before the show.
Print at Home: This option allows you to print your tickets at home or access them on a mobile device via email.
Regular Mail: For an additional fee, your tickets will be mailed to you ahead of the event.
Box Office Pick Up: You may stop by our Box Office, Monday through Thursday & Saturday from 10:00am – 4:00pm, or Friday 12:00pm – 8:00pm, and have us print your tickets for you.
Tickets held at “will call” that are not picked up by the beginning of the show may be re-sold at the discretion of the Box Office staff.
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? Visit this link to signup to volunteer, or contact Tremayne Edwards, [email protected], for more information.
