
Stevie: A Life in the Key of Songs
May 14—May 16, 2026
Stevie: A Life in the Key of Songs
The BRC Orchestra
Music Direction by Darrell M. McNeill and LaFrae Sci
The BRC Orchestra
Music Direction by Darrell M. McNeill and LaFrae Sci
- Part of
- Winter/Spring 2026
Between 1972 and 1976, Stevie Wonder released five albums that changed the course of popular music: Music of My Mind, Talking Book, Innervisions, Fulfillingness' First Finale, and Songs in the Key of Life. Affirming the unparalleled genius expressed in this unprecedented sequence, PoetWarrior Productions and the Black Rock Coalition present Stevie: A Life in the Key of Songs, a three-night celebration.
The BRC Orchestra, an all-star collective of premier musicians and world-renowned guests, performs those five masterpiece albums in their entirety over the course of three nights. Directed by PoetWarrior founder/CEO and BRC Director of Operations Darrell M. McNeill,with Willie Mae Rock Camp executive director LaFrae Sci, the Orchestra will mix faithful renditions of Wonder’s original songs with bold, contemporary re-imaginings. The set list also includes songs Wonder composed for other artists during the same period, underscoring his versatility and unstoppable imagination.
Repertoire
May 14
Music of My Mind + Talking Book
May 15
Innervisions + Fulfillingness’ First Finale
May 16
Songs in the Key of Life
The BRC Orchestra, an all-star collective of premier musicians and world-renowned guests, performs those five masterpiece albums in their entirety over the course of three nights. Directed by PoetWarrior founder/CEO and BRC Director of Operations Darrell M. McNeill,with Willie Mae Rock Camp executive director LaFrae Sci, the Orchestra will mix faithful renditions of Wonder’s original songs with bold, contemporary re-imaginings. The set list also includes songs Wonder composed for other artists during the same period, underscoring his versatility and unstoppable imagination.
Repertoire
May 14
Music of My Mind + Talking Book
May 15
Innervisions + Fulfillingness’ First Finale
May 16
Songs in the Key of Life
ONSALE DATES
Thu, Oct 9 at 1pm
BAM Members & Patrons
Thu, Oct 30 at 1pm
General Public
BAM Members & Patrons
Thu, Oct 30 at 1pm
General Public
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Tickets start at $25
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Please note: All online and phone orders are subject to a $3 facility fee and an $8 handling fee per ticket. All orders at the box office are subject to a $3 facility fee per ticket.
BAM Members & Patrons receive 20% off tickets through Dec 15, 2025. No promo code needed.
All performances will adhere to protocols developed in accordance with New York State regulations and in consultation with medical professionals for the safety of our artists, audiences, and staff.
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