This March, Flushing Town Hall announced the return of its Women’s History Trilogy as a celebration for Women’s History Month. The production is a three-part series which entails outstanding vocalists paying tribute to legendary music singers and songwriters.
The trilogy begins March 3, at 7pm featuring Golden Girls. The melodic vocalist Zoe Lyons Nieves will perform more than 40 years of popular songs made by living legends. Audience members will hear music from fan favorites such as Dionne Warwick, Shirley Bassey, Barbra Streisand, Carole King, Petula Clark, Katy Perry, Alicia Keys, and Lady Gaga.
Zoe Lyons Nieves is Boston born but has resided in New York City for over 25 years. The award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer has received a Boston Music Award, hit the charts of Billboard, and was signed to Sony under Epic Records. Her voice has been featured in several television and radio jingles, including with Disney, Showtime, Chevrolet, and Poland Springs. Nieves is a frequent performer at Mohegan Sun in addition to numerous special events throughout the country. You might’ve witnessed her performing at the NFL Commissioner’s Superbowl Ball, Fox Broadcasting Company’s Upfront parties, and the opening night parties for On the Town and Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet Of 1812.
March is for powerhouse female vocalists, and we look forward to celebrating their talents on our stage. Audiences will enjoy a range of popular music hits and are sure to hear some of their personal favorites
-Ellen Kodadek, Flushing Town Hall’s Executive & Artistic Director.
The second part of the trilogy begins March 17 at 7PM with Paris is for Lovers French Songs Made Famous by Women. The production will feature several romantic French songs by Edith Piaf, Jacques Prévert, Yves de Montand, and Michael Fugain. Additionally, Gabriele Tranchina will be joined on stage by her husband and music director Joe Vincent Tranchina.
Gabriele Tranchina is a German-born Parisian chanteuse, with Brazilian stylings, who now lives in New York City. She’s performed throughout the Tri State area with her ensemble and on annual tours to major European cities. It’s evident that Tranchina values her reputation as a well-respected, popular jazz and world vocalist. Her most recent album is Of Sailing Ships and the Stars in Your Eyes.
The concluding performance of the trilogy will be on March 31 at 7PM with I’m Every Woman. The final show will serve as a tribute to famous female pop singers who have passed. The outstanding vocalist, Emilie Surtees, will take the stage with her band and background singers to perform masterpieces from Amy Winehouse, Whitney Houston, Olivia Newtown John, and Aretha Franklin.
Emilie Surtees’s roots in New York City exposed her to a diverse music culture that is present in her music and performances. You can witness Surtee’s diversity in her written and co-produced tunes on her Reflections of You CD.
In-person tickets for each Women’s History Trilogy performance are $15 or $12 for Members, Seniors, and Students with ID. Flushing Town Hall is located at 137-35 Northern Blvd., in Flushing, Queens. For more information on the venue’s full schedule of 2023 Winter/Spring events, click here.
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