# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Postponed - Kimwana Doner Presents Shirley Verrett: The Voice and the Fire in the Belly
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: New Date: June 12, 2026 @ 7:30 PM

Shirley Verrett: The Voice and the Fire in the Belly is a powerful one-woman show that highlights the extraordinary life of opera legend Shirley Verrett. 

From a young girl singing in a Seventh-day Adventist church in Louisiana to breaking racial and artistic barriers on some of the world’s grandest stages, Verrett’s story unfolds through a captivating blend of song, spoken word, and raw emotion. Told entirely from Verrett’s perspective, the performance follows her journey through key moments in American history, including the civil rights era, the subtle prejudices within classical music, and her personal battles to find her place as a Black woman in opera. 

As she transitions from mezzo-soprano to soprano roles, she also shifts between the various identities she embodied: diva, mother, wife, and maverick. Featuring iconic arias from Verrett’s repertoire—such as selections from Carmen, Tosca, Aida, Macbeth, and Gluck—the show paints a vivid portrait of artistic resilience, sacrifice, and a triumphant legacy. Audiences will learn about her highs and heartbreaks, from her Metropolitan debut and experiences with racism in Europe and America to her Broadway success in Carousel and her well-known rivalry with Grace Bumbry, as well as her later years as a mentor and educator. 

This show is a celebration of a woman who delivered unbelievable, awe-inspiring performances and, more importantly, who captivated us with her mind, heart, and “Fire in the Belly.”

Kimwana Doner, soprano
John Etsell, piano
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ann-arbor/postponed-kimwana-doner-presents-shirley-verrett-the-voice-and-the-fire-in-the-belly/200029770129400
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, art, spoken-word
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ann Arbor
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 415 North Fourth Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI, United States, Michigan 48104
- **lat**: 42.28449
- **long**: -83.74744
- **full address**: 415 North Fourth Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI, United States, Michigan 48104

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Postponed - Kimwana Doner Presents Shirley Verrett: The Voice and the Fire in the Belly being held?
  - **A:** Postponed - Kimwana Doner Presents Shirley Verrett: The Voice and the Fire in the Belly takes place on Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 07:30 pm at 415 North Fourth Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI, United States, Michigan 48104.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Postponed - Kimwana Doner Presents Shirley Verrett: The Voice and the Fire in the Belly?
  - **A:** Postponed - Kimwana Doner Presents Shirley Verrett: The Voice and the Fire in the Belly is organized by Kerrytown Concert House.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Postponed - Kimwana Doner Presents Shirley Verrett: The Voice and the Fire in the Belly is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ann Arbor, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Postponed - Kimwana Doner Presents Shirley Verrett: The Voice and the Fire in the Belly sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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