Syndee Winters: The Makings of a Lady
Event Details
The O'Shaughnessy 2026-27 Season
Date: Friday, October 2 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Duration: Approximately 90 minutes
Themes: Music, Broadway, jazz
About
Combining storytelling, jazz, and theatrical performance, The Makings of a Lady is a 90-minute concert-theater experience. Go behind the curtain with award-winning vocalist and Broadway star Winters as she shares about her career in hit shows, Hamilton, The Lion King, Motown the Musical, and more. The show celebrates music from the Great American Songbook with her latest recorded album, Syndee Winters Sings Lena Horne, while paying homage to music and Broadway legend, vocalist, actress and activist Lena Horne. Through lush arrangements of classics like “Stormy Weather,” “If You Believe,” “Satisfied,” and “Shadowland,” The Makings of a Lady bridges Broadway brilliance with modern jazz sophistication, a musical tribute to courage, legacy, and womanhood.
- Broadway Credits: The Lion King (as Nala), Hamilton, Motown the Musical, Pippin
- Disney Performer: Featured in Disney Princess – The Concert (U.S. & international tour)
- Jazz Recognition: 1st Runner-Up – 2024 Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Competition
- Recording Artist: Syndee Winters Sings Lena Horne – currently #39 on JazzWeek Radio Charts, with regular airplay on Sirius XM Real Jazz.
- Global Performer: Has graced stages, captivating audiences with Firdaus Orchestra, Boston Pops, and National Symphony Orchestra.
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In a recent interview with BroadwayWorld, Syndee was asked, "What are you most looking forward to with your concert at The O'Shaughnessy?"
"My show is a lot of fun because it brings together pop, R&B, jazz, hip-hop, and musical theater, all woven together with stories about growing up in the '90s. There's definitely a sense of nostalgia throughout the evening. I'm really looking forward to connecting with music lovers in the St. Paul area. I'll be performing reimagined arrangements of songs from the Great American Songbook—music I grew up studying and singing as a theater and music student. One of my favorite parts of performing is hearing the audience's own memories and connections to these songs."
What is one of your favorite songs you're performing?
"There's a medley in the show that blends songs from Hamilton with music by my favorite artist, Lauryn Hill. It's such a fun moment because the audience always surprises me with how well they know every word. I love hearing everyone sing along."
Tickets and Information
Members of The O’Shaughnessy receive subscription benefits, ticket vouchers to bring guests to shows, and exclusive behind-the-scenes access perks all season long.
Adult Single Tickets: $34
Youth (Under 18) and Full-time Students: $15
St. Kate's Students: $2
St. Kate's Alumni, Faculty and Staff: $15
Highland Park residents: $15 tickets. Contact the Ticket Office to book.
All 2026-27 season ticket orders incur a 3% processing fee. This fee helps cover our direct ticketing costs.
Purchase Tickets
Tickets can be purchased here over the phone or in-person at the Ticket Office.
2004 Randolph Ave, Saint Paul, 55105
We are open 12 - 4 p.m. Tuesday - Friday and two hours before showtime.