Martha Wash & Marsha Warfield Bring It's Raining Queens™ to the Midwest for One Royal Weekend
Music. Comedy. Royalty. October 2 – Memphis, October 3 – Chicago
MEMPHIS, TN, July 16, 2026 -- Two legendary entertainers. One unforgettable night.
This October, It's Raining Queens™ arrives in the Midwest for a special two-city engagement, bringing together the powerhouse vocals of two-time Grammy nominee Martha Wash and the razor-sharp wit of acclaimed comedian and actress Marsha Warfield for an evening unlike anything else on today's touring circuit.
Part concert, part comedy event, and part intimate conversation, It's Raining Queens™ celebrates two remarkable careers that have entertained audiences around the world while inviting audiences behind the curtain through stories of triumph, resilience, friendship, and laughter.
The Midwest Weekend Tour includes:
Friday, October 2
Halloran Centre Theatre & Stage 1
Memphis, Tennessee
Saturday, October 3
City Winery Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Together, Wash and Warfield deliver an evening filled with iconic music, stand-up comedy, heartfelt storytelling, and spontaneous moments that make every performance unique.
Known around the world as the unmistakable voice behind multi-platinum classics including "It's Raining Men," "Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)," "Everybody Everybody," and "Strike It Up," Martha Wash continues to inspire audiences through one of popular music's most recognizable voices.
Marsha Warfield has spent decades making audiences laugh as the beloved Roz Russell on NBC's Night Court, and more recently as recurring fan favorite Louise Green on Netflix's The Upshaws, while continuing a celebrated career in stand-up comedy and television.
Together, they create an evening that is nostalgic without living in the past, funny without losing heart, and filled with unforgettable performances that celebrate music, comedy, friendship, and authenticity.
Whether audiences come for the legendary hits, the unforgettable comedy, or the candid stories from two entertainment icons, It's Raining Queens™ offers an experience that cannot be streamed or duplicated.
Performance Schedule
Friday, October 2, 2026
Halloran Centre Theatre & Stage 1
Memphis, Tennessee
Saturday, October 3, 2026
City Winery Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Tickets go on sale Friday, July 24, 2026, following a special presale beginning Wednesday, July 22.
For tickets and additional information, visit:
www.marthawash.com
About Martha Wash
Two-time Grammy nominee Martha Wash is one of the most celebrated voices in modern music. Her unmistakable vocals have powered global hits with The Weather Girls, Black Box, and C&C Music Factory, earning 15 Billboard Dance No. 1 singles and a career spanning four decades. Her latest critically acclaimed album, Love & Conflict, showcases another chapter in an extraordinary musical journey.
About Marsha Warfield
Marsha Warfield is an acclaimed actress, comedian, and television icon best known for her role as Roz Russell on NBC's Night Court. Her career includes acclaimed stand-up performances, television, film, and recent appearances on Netflix's The Upshaws and ABC's 9-1-1, making her one of comedy's most respected voices.
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