# Event Details

- **Event Name**: DIVA Jazz Orchestra Celebrates Maurice Hines: "Tappin’ Thru Life" Featuring Ann Hampton Callaway
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: DIVA Jazz Orchestra Celebrates Maurice Hines: "Tappin’ Thru Life" Featuring Ann Hampton Callaway
Friday, February 27, 2026, 7:30 pm
The Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center
Oscar Larson Theatre
South Dakota State University
1601 University Blvd, Brookings, SD 57007
(605) 688-5188

Get ready for a night of unstoppable energy, dazzling talent, and pure joy! The acclaimed DIVA Jazz Orchestra joins the original cast of Maurice Hines’ award-winning, autobiographical show Tappin’ Thru Life for a concert experience that’s part big band spectacular, part heartfelt celebration of one of America’s great entertainers.

The DIVA Jazz Orchestra—hailed for its powerhouse sound, tight ensemble work, and all-star lineup of women jazz artists—brings fresh fire to the beloved American big band tradition. Under the direction of Sherrie Maricle, DIVA swings with style, soul, and excitement that audiences feel from the very first note.

At the heart of the evening is the extraordinary legacy of Maurice Hines—Broadway star, tap master, singer, and choreographer. Through music and stories, Tappin’ Thru Life shines a spotlight on Hines’ remarkable career and his journey from childhood performances with brother Gregory Hines to his own star turns on stage and screen. Blending infectious jazz, show-stopping tap, and timeless charm, this production is a joyous salute to a life in rhythm.

Whether you’re a lifelong jazz lover, a theatre aficionado, or simply looking for an unforgettable night out, Tappin’ Thru Life will have you smiling, clapping, and cheering along. Don’t miss this magical celebration of music, dance, and the spirit of Maurice Hines!

Ann Hampton Callaway is one of America’s most gifted artists in pop and jazz. A leading champion of the great American Songbook, she’s made her mark as a singer, pianist, composer, lyricist, arranger, actress, educator, TV host, and producer. Voted by Broadwayworld.com as “Celebrity of the Year” and two years in a row as “Best Jazz Vocalist,” Ann is a born entertainer. She is best known for her Tony-nominated performance in the hit Broadway musical “Swing!” and for writing and singing the theme song to the hit TV series “The Nanny.” She made her feature film debut opposite Angelina Jolie and Matt Damon in the Robert De Niro film “The Good Shepherd.”

Callaway is a multi-platinum award selling songwriter whose songs are featured on seven of Barbra Streisand’s recent CD’s. She’s recorded 83 CDs as a soloist and guest, and her latest critically acclaimed CD, “Finding Beauty: Originals Volume 1,” debuted at #1 on iTunes Jazz. Ann’s honors include The Theater World Award, 17 MAC Awards, several Bistro Awards, The Mabel Mercer Award, The Johnny Mercer Award for Songwriting, The Blanton Peale Award for Positive Thinking, and her induction into The Women Songwriters Hall of Fame. For more info, go to www.annhamptoncallaway.com.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brookings/diva-jazz-orchestra-celebrates-maurice-hines-tappin’-thru-life-featuring-ann-hampton-callaway/200029325942947
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, art, jazz, theatre, concerts, performances, live-music, health-wellness, pop
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 3

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.woodbineproductions.com/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=brookings-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Brookings
- **state**: SD
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center
- **lat**: 44.319184714615
- **long**: -96.776816628553
- **full address**: Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 11th St, Brookings, SD 57006, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Ann Hampton Callaway (https://allevents.in/org/ann-hampton-callaway/957480)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center, 1601 11th St, Brookings, SD 57006, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Ann Hampton Callaway
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** entertainment, music, art, jazz, theatre, concerts, performances, live-music, health-wellness, pop
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about DIVA Jazz Orchestra Celebrates Maurice Hines: "Tappin’ Thru Life" Featuring Ann Hampton Callaway ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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