March 8, 2026 6:00 pm
High Heels…Higher Notes! – Channeling the Queen in Me to Bring You Songs of the Most Iconic Female Vocalists of All Time!
Step into a world of bold, high-energy performances with baritone Dana Nearing as he takes you on a musical journey through the decades, honoring the legendary female voices that defined an era. In High Heels…Higher Notes!, Dana brings his own unique interpretation to classic hits from the queens of soul, pop, and jazz, including Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Ella Fitzgerald, Barbra Streisand, Anita Baker, Celine Dion, and Mariah Carey. With each song, Dana channels the power, grace, and unmistakable voices of these iconic artists, delivering a performance that’s both heartfelt and electrifying. Get ready for an evening of unforgettable music and pure diva energy as Dana Nearing shows us how it’s done in High Heels…Higher Notes!
Runtime: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Ages: All Ages
Dana Nearing is a Detroit-born actor and singer. He is heavily influenced by his Motown roots and draws inspiration and energy from his family and community. Most recently, Dana filmed his first film short, ‘In the Blood’ under the direction of Nani Power. Other credits include ArtsCentric’s Dreamgirls at Baltimore Center Stage, Keegan Theatre’s Legally Blonde & Hands on a Hardbody and Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington’s (GMCW) Working. Dana has been a member of GMCW since 2013 singing to inspire equality and inclusion. Dana also supports local youth and emerging musicians through his work at The MusicianShip, a DC-based nonprofit that provides free music education and enrichment programs resulting in positive, life-changing outcomes for DC youth. www.dananearing.com Instagram: @dnearing