Someday We'll All Be Free: The Genius of Donny Hathaway

Reno Jazz Orchestra, Someday We'll All Be Free: The Genius of Donny Hathaway
Event Description: 

The Reno Jazz Orchestra (RJO) will celebrate Donny Hathaway's 80th birthday with a special production, "Someday We'll All Be Free: The Genius of Donny Hathaway," at the Nugget Celebrity Showroom in Sparks.

Hathaway, a pivotal figure in 1970s soul music, was a gifted singer, pianist, and composer whose work blended gospel, jazz, and R&B, often carrying powerful messages about civil rights. This unique RJO production, led by Music Director Dr. Greg Johnson, will feature an expanded roster of artists, including a string orchestra, original arrangements, guest vocalists, and a gospel choir. The concert will showcase Hathaway's well-known songs in the first half, with material from his album Extensions of a Man in the second.

Ticket purchase required
This event is happening next on: 
Saturday, September 27, 2025 - 7:00 pmShow all dates
Sunday, September 28, 2025 - 4:00 pm

Where is the event?

Celebrity Showroom - Nugget Casino Resort
1100 Nugget Avenue
Sparks