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The Great American SoulBook will present an evening of feel-good music from the ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s and beyond during a Valentine’s Day concert at William Paterson University in Wayne on Friday, February 14, 2025. The show, at 8 p.m. in Shea Center on campus, is part of the University’s WP Presents! series.
The Great American SoulBook delivers a journey through the decades of Motown, R&B, and other iconic soulful music that inspired generations. This high-energy tribute highlights the music that made you fall in love by the Temptations, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Whitney Houston, Boyz II Men, the Four Tops, the Isley Brothers, Aretha Franklin, the Supremes, Luther Vandross, James Brown, Anita Baker, Babyface, Peabo Bryson, and so many more.
The show is performed by the American Soul Band, featuring four lead choreographed male lead singers who will remind you of the Temptations with their smooth harmonies and moves, while covering many of the biggest hitmakers from the decades that followed. Deanna Carroll, who for years toured as Diana Ross in Lady Supreme, is joined by incredible background singers, bringing the songs of the most iconic ladies of soul to life.
Tickets are $45, Gold Circle; $40 for orchestra/front loge, and $35, rear loge. There is a 10 percent discount for William Paterson faculty, staff, students, and alumni, as well as senior citizens. To purchase tickets, or for additional information, call the Shea Center for Performing Arts Box Office at 973-720-2371 or visit wp-presents.org.
