Phoenix audiences will have the opportunity to see two legendary entertainers share the stage when Martha Wash and Marsha Warfield bring It's Raining Queens™ to Stage West at the Herberger Theater Center on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 7 p.m. The 90-minute live experience combines powerhouse vocals, stand-up comedy, and candid storytelling, offering a unique evening that goes beyond a typical concert or comedy show.
Martha Wash, a two-time Grammy nominee, is one of the most recognizable voices in popular music. She rose to fame as one half of The Weather Girls and later provided lead vocals for multi-platinum recordings by Black Box and C&C Music Factory. Her global hits include "It's Raining Men," "Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)," "Everybody Everybody," and "Strike It Up." Wash has achieved 15 No. 1 singles on Billboard's Dance Club Songs chart, and her accolades include five Billboard Music Awards, five American Music Awards, two MTV Video Music Awards, and the National Blues Museum's Lifetime Achievement Award, which she received in 2025.
Marsha Warfield, an acclaimed comedian, actress, writer, and television host, has built a career spanning nearly five decades. She gained national attention on NBC's The Richard Pryor Show and became a household name as Roz Russell on Night Court. Warfield later starred on Empty Nest and hosted her own daytime talk show, The Marsha Warfield Show. Her recent work includes roles on Netflix's The Upshaws and ABC's 9-1-1. She won the 1979 San Francisco International Comedy Competition and has received nominations from the NAACP Image Awards and Soul Train Awards.
Together, Wash and Warfield share the stage as equals, moving between legendary music, comedy, and personal stories. The show is described as nostalgic without being trapped in the past, honest without losing joy, and funny without sacrificing heart. It celebrates longevity, friendship, and resilience, offering an experience that cannot be streamed or duplicated.
The performance will take place at Stage West in the Herberger Theater Center, located at 222 East Monroe Street in Phoenix. The running time is 90 minutes with no intermission, and the age recommendation is 18+. Tickets are priced between $52.50 and $72.50 and are on sale now through the Herberger Theater Center website at https://herbergertheater.org/events/its-raining-queens/. Additional information is available at www.marthawash.com.
This event matters because it brings together two pioneering women who have shaped American entertainment for decades. Their careers have broken barriers in music and comedy, and their joint performance highlights the power of authenticity and perseverance. For audiences, it is a rare chance to see icons who have influenced generations of artists and continue to command the spotlight on their own terms.
