Joaquina Kalukango tickets

A force of nature on the Broadway stage, Joaquina Kalukango returns to Samueli Theater with the commanding presence and emotional depth that have made her one of the most thrilling performers of her generation. A Tony Award® winner for her revelatory performance in Paradise Square, Kalukango is celebrated for a voice that can soar with gospel fire, whisper with aching vulnerability, and land squarely in the soul.

Kalukango blew us away at her Center debut in 2024 and we instantly knew this was an important artist and one we wanted to bring back often. Since she last dazzled us on stage, Joaquina starred as the living-legend Queen of Disco in “I Will Survive: The Gloria Gaynor Story” on Lifetime.

Kalukango’s cabaret evening is a powerful act of storytelling—part concert, part testimony—drawing from Broadway triumphs, deeply personal musical touchstones, and the rich traditions that shape her artistry. With fearless honesty and radiant musicality, Kalukango invites audiences into a space of reflection, resilience, and joy.

Back by popular demand, Kalukango’s engaging performances are sure to remind us of music’s ability not just to entertain, but to transform.