Beacon Theatre
2124 Broadway at 74th St.
Friday, November 12, $75-$300, 8:00
www.beacontheatre.com
www.lennontribute.org
The nonprofit organization Theatre Within has been paying tribute to John Lennon since 1981, the year after his tragic murder at the age of forty. The thirtieth anniversary celebrating his life and music will be held November 12 at the Beacon, featuring an all-star lineup of musicians tackling his remarkable songbook. Among those scheduled to particpate are Jackson Browne, Patti Smith, Cyndi Lauper, Aimee Mann, Keb’ Mo’, Joan Osborne, Martin Sexton, Shelby Lynne, Taj Mahal, Meshell Ndegeocello, Alejandro Escovedo, the Kennedys, Vusi Mahlasela, Rich Pagano of the Fab Faux, Chris Bliss, and Wendy Osserman Dance. The event, cocreated by MAD magazine senior editor Joe Raiola, benefits the Playing for Change Foundation, which “is dedicated to the fundamental idea that peace and change are possible through the universal language of music.” Tickets are still available for this very special evening, which will also celebrate what would have been Lennon’s seventieth birthday last month.