“RESPECT”: Capathia Jenkins stars as Aretha Franklin in a tribute concert on February 18 at State Theatre New Jersey.

State Theatre New Jersey presents “RESPECT: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin,” featuring Capathia Jenkins and Ryan Shaw, on Sunday, February 18 at 3 p.m.

A tribute to the Queen of Soul, this program features such hits as “Respect,” “Think,” “A Natural Woman,” “Chain of Fools,” “Amazing Grace,” and several others.

Brooklyn-born and raised Jenkins premiered her new show, She’s Got Soul, with the Houston Symphony in October 2022. Jenkins’ Broadway credits include Newsies, The Civil War, The Look of Love, Caroline Or Change and Martin Short-Fame Becomes Me. Jenkins has appeared with numerous orchestras around the world including the Cleveland Orchestra, Houston Symphony, Pittsburgh Symphony (with Marvin Hamlisch), National Symphony, Cincinnati Pops (with John Morris Russell), Philly Pops, and San Francisco Symphony.

Shaw is a three-time Grammy nominated artist for his solo projects, Columbia Records’ This is Ryan Shaw, In Between, and Dynotone’s Real Love. He has shared the stage with such artists as Van Halen, Bonnie Raitt, John Legend, B.B. King, and Jill Scott. His music has been featured on FOX’s So You Think You Can Dance and ABC’s Dancing with The Stars, Grey’s Anatomy, and Lincoln Heights, and the films My Blueberry Nights and Bride Wars and the Sex and the City soundtrack.

Tickets are $29-$59. The State Theatre is at 15 Livingston Avenue in New Brunswick. Visit Stnj.org for tickets.