By all measures, Elias Hendricks has spent a lifetime preparing for this moment. On April 25, the Birmingham-born operatic tenor and creative producer will premiere Classical Soul by Candlelight, a one-night-only event blending opera and soul music in an immersive, black-tie setting at the historic Harambe Room.
The performance marks Hendricks’ first solo debut of the project in his hometown, even as the show itself has already traveled the world. “This is just my first chance to actually debut it in Birmingham,” Hendricks said. “I’ve been working on it in theaters across the world for a while.”
The event will take place at the Harambe Room, a venue owned by Hendricks’ family and a cornerstone of Birmingham’s cultural scene for more than three decades.
Doors open at 7 p.m., with the performance beginning at 8 p.m. Guests will be welcomed into a candlelit environment designed to feel elegant and transported from the moment they arrive. “From the moment you’re at the door, you’re going to have candles leading you, going up the elevator into the space,” Hendricks explained. “It’s going to be absolutely beautiful.”…