{"id":227943,"date":"2026-05-12T00:09:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T00:09:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/227943\/"},"modified":"2026-05-12T00:09:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T00:09:20","slug":"martha-wash-and-marsha-warfield-bring-its-raining-queens-to-new-york-this-pride","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/227943\/","title":{"rendered":"Martha Wash and Marsha Warfield Bring \u201cIt\u2019s Raining Queens\u201d To New York This Pride"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Martha Wash and Marsha Warfield\" id=\"plugins_assets_images_6a02095dac95eda59a169700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Martha_Wash_and_Marsha_Warfield_5289a60d-f7a9-46ed-935d-6305afc4a1e6.jpg\" style=\"margin: 5px; float: left;\" width=\"300\" height=\"247\" data-width=\"300\" data-height=\"247\" data-processed=\"true\"\/>The Legendary Vocalist and Acclaimed Comedian and Actress\u00a0Unite on Stage\u00a0at Sony Hall on June 28th<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>New York, N.Y. &#8211;\u00a0A powerhouse evening of music, comedy, and storytelling is set to take the stage this summer as legendary vocalist\u00a0Martha Wash\u00a0and acclaimed comedian and actress\u00a0Marsha Warfield\u00a0unite for\u00a0It\u2019s Raining Queens. The dynamic dual-headline experience will play at\u00a0Sony Hall\u00a0on June 28.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>Presented by Do-Kwa Productions,\u00a0It\u2019s Raining Queens\u00a0is a bold new live concept blending iconic music with razor-sharp comedy. Designed as a 75\u201390 minute seated, theater-style show, the production seamlessly weaves together Wash\u2019s era-defining vocals with Warfield\u2019s commanding stand-up and cultural commentary, creating an experience that transcends traditional concert or comedy formats.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>Best known for her unmistakable voice on dancefloor anthems like \u201cIt\u2019s Raining Men\u201d and \u201cGonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now),\u201d the two-time Grammy Award nominee and Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Martha Wash brings decades of musical excellence and emotional depth to the stage. Warfield, celebrated for her Emmy-nominated career and beloved role on\u00a0Night Court, as well as appearances on\u00a0The Upshaws\u00a0and\u00a09-1-1, delivers incisive humor shaped by a lifetime at the top of her craft.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>Together, the two icons create a fully integrated \u201cmusic + comedy\u201d event that promises not only entertainment, but genuine connection, presence, and personality.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis show is about more than just the music.\u00a0\u00a0It\u2019s about sharing stories, celebrating resilience, and connecting with audiences in a real and joyful way,\u201d said Wash. \u201cI\u2019ve always believed music has the power to bring people together, and with\u00a0It\u2019s Raining Queens, we\u2019re doing that in a whole new way.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>Warfield echoed the sentiment, adding, \u201cComedy has always been my way of telling the truth; sometimes gently, sometimes not,\u201d she said. \u201cSharing the stage with Martha allows us to blend humor and heart in a way that feels fresh, honest, and deeply entertaining.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>With equal billing between two award-winning performers,\u00a0It\u2019s Raining Queens\u00a0offers cross-generational appeal and an intimate, theater-style setting that highlights both artists\u2019 unique talents. The show moves effortlessly between powerhouse vocal performances and laugh-out-loud comedy, creating a rhythm that keeps audiences engaged from start to finish.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>The production marks the latest venture from Do-Kwa Productions, the team behind the award-winning and fan-favorite touring show\u00a0First Ladies of Disco\u00a0and the acclaimed\u00a0Love &amp; Conflict\u00a0tour. With a proven track record of delivering high-quality live entertainment, the company continues to innovate with this distinctive new format.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>Positioned as \u201cMusic Comedy Royalty,\u201d\u00a0It\u2019s Raining Queens\u00a0invites audiences to experience two legendary performers in a setting that is both intimate and electrifying. Whether drawn by Wash\u2019s iconic voice or Warfield\u2019s unforgettable wit, attendees can expect an evening that is as soulful as it is hilarious.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>Tickets are available at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketweb.com%2Fevent%2Fmartha-wash-and-marsha-warfield-sony-hall-tickets%2F14850443%3Fpl%3Dsonyhall%26REFID%3D260628artist&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ceric.scheffel%40esd.ny.gov%7C9616d499a240463230e708deaf76c12c%7Cf46cb8ea79004d108ceb80e8c1c81ee7%7C0%7C0%7C639141121742392348%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=oBVYAxJYgjF4QgZqWZTtYgfCHkNnnKVZUu7RYq945gA%3D&amp;reserved=0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.ticketweb.com\/event\/martha-wash-and-marsha-warfield-sony-hall-tickets\/14850443?pl=sonyhall&amp;REFID=260628artist<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>For more information, updates, and upcoming tour dates, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.marthawash.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ceric.scheffel%40esd.ny.gov%7C9616d499a240463230e708deaf76c12c%7Cf46cb8ea79004d108ceb80e8c1c81ee7%7C0%7C0%7C639141121742416521%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Skbl1gFc%2FgFomGhkt8uFKRQ46mJs%2BnnmqeUx46zscIQ%3D&amp;reserved=0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Marthawash.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"&#13; The Legendary Vocalist and Acclaimed Comedian and Actress\u00a0Unite on Stage\u00a0at Sony Hall on June 28th &#13; &#13;&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":227944,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[37],"tags":[9,24,63,122,124,123],"class_list":["post-227943","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-queens","tag-new-york","tag-new-york-city","tag-nyc","tag-queens","tag-queens-headlines","tag-queens-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/227943","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=227943"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/227943\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/227944"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=227943"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=227943"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=227943"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}