DARA STARR TUCKER | FRI JAN 23 & SAT JAN 24 | 7:0PM & 9:30PM

Vocalist, songwriter, and cultural commentator Dara Starr Tucker makes her return to Philadelphia's  SOUTH Jazz Kitchen on Jan 23 and 24th, 2026,  to celebrate her new album: Time Wouldn’t Wait, a soul-stirring collection of original compositions and cinematic re-imaginings that reflect on the passage of time, the beauty of impermanence, and the power of presence.

With a voice described as “commanding and clear” (NPR), Tucker weaves a rich tapestry of sound and story. Time Wouldn’t Wait features a dynamic blend of seven of Tucker’s original songs alongside deeply personal renditions of songs from classic and contemporary films. She reimagines “Pure Imagination” (Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory), the hauntingly beautiful “Twilight and Mist” (Legends of the Fall), Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “I Have Dreamed” (The King and I), and showcases a stunning cover of Billie Eilish’s “What Was I Made For” from Barbie.