Martha Wash and Marsha Warfield to Bring 'It's Raining Queens' to Phoenix's Herberger Theater Center

Phoenix audiences will have the opportunity to experience a unique live event when Martha Wash and Marsha Warfield bring their show It's Raining Queens™ to Stage West at the Herberger Theater Center on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 7 p.m. The performance, described as more than a concert and more than a comedy show, is a 90-minute live experience that blends powerhouse vocals, sharp stand-up comedy, and candid storytelling.

The production brings together two celebrated women whose careers have been defined by talent, perseverance, humor, and an uncompromising commitment to being themselves. Two-time Grammy nominee Martha Wash takes audiences on a musical journey through the songs and stories behind one of the most recognizable voices in popular music. From her groundbreaking success as one half of The Weather Girls to the unmistakable vocals that powered multi-platinum recordings by Black Box and C&C Music Factory, Wash has helped create some of the most enduring dance and pop anthems of all time. Her global hits include "It's Raining Men," "Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)," "Everybody Everybody," and "Strike It Up." Her extraordinary career includes 15 No. 1 singles on Billboard's Dance Club Songs chart, five Billboard Music Awards, five American Music Awards, two MTV Video Music Awards, and the National Blues Museum's Lifetime Achievement Award.

Acclaimed comedian, actress, writer, and television host Marsha Warfield brings the fearless wit and commanding presence that have distinguished her career for nearly five decades. Her early television breakthrough came as a performer on NBC's groundbreaking The Richard Pryor Show, alongside an extraordinary ensemble that included Robin Williams, Sandra Bernhard, Paul Mooney, and John Witherspoon. Warfield became a household name as the quick-witted, no-nonsense Roz Russell on NBC's Night Court. She later starred as Dr. Maxine Douglas on Empty Nest and made television history on her own terms as host of the NBC daytime talk program The Marsha Warfield Show. Her extensive career also includes film, stand-up comedy, HBO appearances, and recent roles on Netflix's The Upshaws and ABC's 9-1-1. Winner of the 1979 San Francisco International Comedy Competition, Warfield has also received nominations from the NAACP Image Awards and Soul Train Awards.

Together, Wash and Warfield share the stage as equals, moving effortlessly between legendary music, unapologetic comedy, revealing personal stories, and spontaneous exchanges that make every performance its own unique event. It's Raining Queens™ is nostalgic without being trapped in the past, honest without losing its joy, and funny without sacrificing heart. It is a celebration of longevity, friendship, resilience, and two women who continue to command the spotlight on their own terms. The performance offers something that cannot be streamed, replayed, or duplicated: the electricity of two entertainment legends sharing one stage in real time.

Tickets for the event, priced at $52.50–$72.50, are on sale now through the Herberger Theater Center, with additional information available at Martha Wash's website. The show is recommended for ages 18 and older and will run for 90 minutes with no intermission.