Lucas Waldin, Conductor
Capathia Jenkins, Vocals
Ryan Shaw, Vocals
Iconic Voices of Change: Prince, Whitney, Michael and MORE!
Nov 15, 2025 7:30 PM
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Starring Capathia Jenkins & Ryan Shaw, this musical celebration features tunes by legendary artists who changed music forever, including Michael Jackson, Prince, Whitney Houston, Gladys Knight, Elvis Presley, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, and many others.
Enjoy the unique vibe of Long Beach Symphony’s Pops! Bring your own food and libations, or pre-order from these pre-approved vendors for delivery to your table. Two dance floors surround the stage, and dancing is encouraged throughout the evening, so don’t forget those dancing shoes… Doors open at 6:00pm for indoor picnicking. Bring your baskets with food, sweets, libations, and even costumes and table decorations.
Lucas Waldin, Conductor
Lucas Waldin is a dynamic and versatile conductor whose performances have delighted audiences across North America. He has collaborated with some of today’s most exciting artists including Carly Rae Jepsen, The Barenaked Ladies, Crash Test Dummies, Ben Folds, The Canadian Brass, and Buffy Sainte-Marie, in …
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Capathia Jenkins, Vocals
The Brooklyn-born and raised singer/actor, Capathia Jenkins, most recently released her single “I Am Strong” and her critically acclaimed CD Phenomenal Woman the Maya Angelou Songs with her collaborator Louis Rosen, sold out the world-famous Birdland Theatre in NYC for 3 nights. She starred as ‘Medda’ in the …
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Ryan Shaw, Vocals
Ryan Shaw is a three-time GRAMMY® nominated artist for his solo projects, Columbia Records’ This is Ryan Shaw, his In Between and Dynotone’s Real Love. He has shared the world stage with such artists as Van Halen, Bonnie Raitt, John Legend, B.B. King and Jill …
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