Simply Whitney: A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Simply Whitney is a live tribute to Whitney Houston featuring Grammy-nominated recording artist Michelle Brooks-Thompson. Known for her powerful vocals, commanding stage presence, and emotionally expressive performances, Brooks-Thompson presents Houston’s greatest anthems and intimate ballads in a celebration of the singer’s enduring legacy.
The performance also features The MBT Music Experience, a nine-piece band led by Berklee College of Music Ensembles Professor Mark Copeland. Together, Brooks-Thompson and the band aim to recreate the richness and energy of Houston’s music while offering an immersive evening of nostalgia and vocal excellence.
Brooks-Thompson, from West Springfield, Massachusetts, became known nationally as a finalist on Season 3 of NBC’s *The Voice*. She won the 2017 Amateur Night at the Apollo Grand Championship and has prevailed in more than 21 vocal competitions. Her career includes performances at major concert venues, corporate events, and national television programs, as well as music spanning multiple genres with number-one songs on U.S. and international billboards.
She is also known for performing “The Star-Spangled Banner” and “God Bless America” at more than 75 major sporting events. Her credits include the 2026 MLS All-Star Game, 2026 NCAA Men’s Volleyball Division III Championship, 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Finals, the 2024 NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship, the 2022 and 2024 NBA Finals for the Boston Celtics, and the 2018 MLB World Series at Fenway. She serves as a national anthem singer for the National Women’s Hockey League in Boston, Boston Fleet, and the Boston Celtics.
When: November 23, 2026
Showtime: 7:30 PM
Doors: 6:00 PM
Venue: Main Stage, City Winery Boston
Address: 80 Beverly Street, Boston, MA 02114
Tickets: Starting at $42.00
Featured artist: Michelle Brooks-Thompson
Band: The MBT Music Experience, a nine-piece band led by Berklee College of Music Ensembles Professor Mark Copeland
Dining: Food and beverage service is available at tables during the show. Guests may also arrive early for a meal in City Winery’s restaurant; reservations are encouraged and are available through Resy beginning one month before the show.
Wine service: Guests can reserve a preferred bottle of wine in advance to have it waiting at their table.
Food and beverage minimum: City Winery does not require a two-item minimum, but encourages each guest to purchase two food or beverage items to support the staff, service, and production experience.