Sarah Elizabeth Charles

Sarah Elizabeth Charles makes her Penn Live Arts debut at the Harold Prince Theatre on Sunday, April 11, 2027. It's her first time playing for the series, and the night doesn't end with the music: there's a post-show chat with the artist, so you can stick around and hear her talk about the set after she's done playing.

Charles is an American jazz singer, songwriter, and recording artist whose work moves between neo-soul and jazz. She's put out several critically acclaimed albums, including Free of Form in 2017 and Blank Canvas in 2022. The reviews have focused on her voice: The New York Times called it a "soulfully articulate vocal style, a mix of strong projection and subtle detail," and JazzTimes pointed to her "impeccable technical prowess" and "boldly uninhibited expression."

The concert is part of the ListenHear series, which is why the chat is built in—the whole point of the series is to pair the performance with a conversation. If you've followed her records, this is a chance to hear that voice in the room rather than through speakers.

It's a 7 PM start at the Harold Prince Theatre at Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Tickets start at $86, with an average around $99, though they aren't on sale yet.