A gospel musical that traces the life and career of the world’s greatest gospel singer from her birth in New Orleans as a grandchild of plantation slaves through her rise to wealth and international fame. Tickets: $38 preferred reserved seating (Rows A-F, orchestra, and CC-DD center balcony); $33 general reserved seating. A $4-per-ticket processing charge and 6.5-percent sales tax will be added to each purchase. Call 386-736-1500, or visit www.AthensDeLand.com.