Whitney Houston tribute will complete Symphony on the Prairie season lineup

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra enthusiastically announces the completion of the 2018 Kroger Symphony on the Prairie season lineup with The Greatest Love of All: The Whitney Houston Show on Aug. 3-4.

This performance at Conner Prairie is part of The Greatest Love of All’s first U.S. tour. The tour announcement comes hot on the heels of star Belinda Davids’ lauded performance on Fox TV’s Showtime at the Apollo Christmas Special in December 2017, where her spine-tingling rendition of “I Will Always Love You” – on the very stage where Whitney Houston filmed her famous Greatest Love of All clip, earned her not only the awe of host Steve Harvey and an enthusiastic ovation from the live audience, but over 10 million views of the performance video in the days following.

Davids is no stranger to U.S. audiences in concert performances, having toured extensively as a backing vocalist for the likes of Keri Hilson, Keyshia Cole and Monica in earlier years.

“This is the birthplace of Whitney,” said Davids. “Her home and her essence and the place and experiences that made her the incredible person and artist that she was. I know Americans hold her memory dear, and I’m first and foremost a Whitney fan myself, so I cannot wait to be surrounded by others who treasure her just as much as I do. Every audience, every fan that I perform to is special, but I know that this tour will be particularly special.”

A five-piece band, backing vocalist and choreographed dancers will accompany Davids on stage as she pays tribute to Houston with live performances of “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” “How Will I Know,” “I Have Nothing,” “Didn’t We Almost Have it All,” “One Moment in Time,” “Queen of the Night” and 15 other chart-topping hits.

The full Kroger Symphony on the Prairie Season includes:

  • June 15-16: The Music of Star Wars
  • June 22*-23: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
  • June 29, 30, July 3-4: Star Spangled Symphony
  • July 6-7: Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony
  • July 13-14*: The Beach Boys
  • July 20-21: Strauss’ Don Juan
  • July 27-28: Yacht Rock Revue*
  • 3-4: The Greatest Love of All*
  • 10-11: Classical Mystery Tour: Music of the Beatles*
  • 17-18: ABBA: The Concert*
  • 24-25: Who’s Bad: The Music of Michael Jackson*
  • 30-31: The Music of Tom Petty with Southern Accents*
  • 1-2: Robert Randolph and the Family Band*

*The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra does not perform on these concerts.

Now until April 2, Value Packs (10 concert tickets) can be purchased for $210, a 45 percent savings from the regular gate price. Value Packs increase in price to $230 beginning April 3. Value Pack tickets may be used for any concert.

Single tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 23. Single tickets may be purchased through the ISO or at Central Indiana Kroger stores.

For more information, visit IndianapolisSymphony.org, or call the ISO Box Office at 317-639-4300.