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In short About the concert
Experience Neo-Soul Favorites's most iconic music in a new light at E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater. Surrounded by the warm glow of thousands of candles, a string quartet brings unforgettable music from SZA – Good Days, Lauryn Hill – Ex-Factor, Solange – Don’t Touch My Hair to life in a 60-minute concert.
This concert experience is a tribute. It is not linked, endorsed or sponsored by the artist, his heirs or his official representatives.
Programme: SZA – Good Days, Lauryn Hill – Ex-Factor, Solange – Don’t Touch My Hair, Miguel – Adorn, Frank Ocean – Thinkin Bout You, Prince – Purple Rain, Sade – Smooth Operator , D’Angelo – Untitled (How Does It Feel), Childish Gambino – Redbone, H.E.R. – The Best Part, Alicia Keys – You Don’t Know My Name, Boyz II Men – End of the Road.
Performers: Listeso String Quartet.
Experience highlights Why you'll love it

Neo-Soul Favorites's music, reimagined live
Hear iconic music from SZA – Good Days, Lauryn Hill – Ex-Factor, Solange – Don’t Touch My Hair and more, performed live by a string quartet.

Surrounded by a thousand candles
Only candles illuminate the room, creating a breathtaking atmosphere that makes every Candlelight concert unforgettable.

An extraordinary setting
Enjoy the concert at E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater, St. Louis, an exceptional setting.
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On the day How it works

Arrive with time to spare
Doors open 45 minutes before the concert. Late entry is not permitted.

Settle into your seat
Seats are assigned on arrival, on a first-come basis within the zone of the ticket you purchased.

Let the music take over
Sit back and enjoy 60 minutes of live music, surrounded by the warm glow of candlelight.
Reviews What guests are saying
4.8/5
based on 200 reviews
Erica B.
sep 2024
Beautiful performance!
Hollis R W.
sep 2024
Spectator candlelight concert. First time experience.
Nicole w.
sep 2024
Soooo wonderful!!!
Myt Q
sep 2024
Awesome!
JAY G.
sep 2024
Omg sooo good will be going to the Whitney Houston one!
Lee S.
sep 2024
First time attending and the orchestra was amazing. The aesthetics were spot on as well. The audience was entertained and MC Sam did a wonderful job on stage. My wife and I loved it!
Kei'alah S.
sep 2024
great show from start to finish!!!
Malonda M.
sep 2024
An Amazing Experience
About the venueE. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater

The E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater is oneof three peformance spaces at The Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at the University of Missouri-St. Louis.
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Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center, 1 Touhill Cir, St. Louis, 63121
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