Feathers, Sequins, and Attitude: Aretha Franklin Makes an Entrance
by Broadway.com Staff • Jun 13, 2010
We’ve got nothing but R-E-S-P-E-C-T for guest Aretha Franklin for giving Mae West a run for her money on this year’s Tony red carpet. Sequins, feathers, flowing golden locks and mega-star swagger? This one is old Hollywood, brought to Broadway courtesy of one of the bustiest belters in modern music history. Hey, Broadway: Any chance we can get this grand dame to join Fela!’s Lillias White for an onstage diva-off?
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