Recipient Information
Location
Birmingham, Alabama
Project Title
Ruben Studdard
Year of Award
2023
Grant or Fellowship
Presentation Grants
Grant Amount
$6,375
Grammy Nominee, and American Idol star, Ruben Studdard returns to his hometown of Birmingham, AL with two Public Performances (and an educational masterclass) from the stage of the Dorothy Jemison Day Theatre, presented by the ASFA Foundation at the Alabama School of Fine Arts. This production marks the hometown premiere of the Ruben Studdard Sings Luther Vandross Tour (suspended by Covid). The show is an exploration of the work of African-American legendary vocalist Luther Vandross.