Bronx, NY—Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, in celebration of the 45th Anniversary, is proud to present DRU HILL WITH SPECIAL GUEST CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 8 PM. Dru Hill, the sensational American R&B group known for their soulful melodies, returns to Lehman Center and will bring their iconic sound to the stage, delivering a performance packed with passion and nostalgia. Be ready to groove to timeless tracks such as “These Are The Times,” “Never Make A Promise,” and “How Deep Is Your Love” as they bring the essence of ’90s R&B back to life!
Special guest Christopher Williams will captivate audiences with powerhouse vocals featuring his most iconic hits such as “Talk To Myself,” “Promises, Promises,” and “Dreamin’.”
DRU HILL, originally formed as the gospel group 14K Harmony in Baltimore, Maryland, quickly made their mark on the R&B world in the mid-1990s. On May 9, 2025, the group released their latest single “Chain.” Founded by Tamir “Nokio” Ruffin, Mark “Sisqó” Andrews, James “Woody” Green, and Larry “Jazz” Anthony, DRU HILL gained widespread attention with their debut single “Tell Me” which showcased their sultry vocals and pristine harmonies.
Celebrating more than 25 years of creating timeless hits, DRU HILL was honored with the Urban Music Icon Award at the 2022 Black Music Honors. Today, the R&B group is led by founding members Sisqó, Nokio, Jazz, and former member Scola, as well as the latest additions Smoke and Black from the R&B group Playa.
DRU HILL released its self-titled debut album Dru Hill in 1996, making waves with #1 R&B hits “In My Bed,” “Never Make A Promise,” and top 10 hit “Whatever You Need.” With the album’s success, the group was honored with winning the 1997 Billboard Music Awards for Top R&B Song and Artist, and the 1998 Soul Train Awards for Best R&B/Soul Single and Album. DRU HILL’s second album, Enter the Dru, was released in 1998.
This multi-platinum project, featuring the #1 hit “How Deep Is Your Love,” further solidified their status in the 90s R&B scene. In 2002, DRU HILL reunited with the addition of a fifth member, Rufus “Scola” Waller, and released their third album, Dru World Order, which includes classics “I Should Be…” and “I Love You.” Throughout DRU HILL’s career, the group has collaborated with legendary stars including Mariah Carey, Ludacris, Mýa, and Will Smith.
CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS was born and raised in the Bronx, New York. The nephew of jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald decided to become a singer after sitting with his aunt Ella, Frank Sinatra, and Count Basie after a show.
He will be releasing his latest single, “Good Enough,” with Virgin Records on November 7th, 2025. Christopher Williams emerged during the late 1980s as a recording artist for Geffen Records and released his debut album Adventures in Paradise in 1989.
The singles “Talk To Myself” and “Promises, Promises” reached the R&B Top 10. He landed his first acting role in 1991, portraying Kareem Akbar, appearing alongside Wesley Snipes and Ice-T in the pop culture movie hit New Jack City.
Christopher Williams’ single from the film’s soundtrack, “Dreamin’,” turned gold and became a #1 single on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip/Hop Singles & Tracks charts. His 1992 Uptown Records album Changes featured the hits “All I See”, “Every Little Thing,” and “Come Go with Me.”
In 1995, he released the album Not a Perfect Man on Giant Records. In 2001, after a six-year hiatus, Christopher Williams released Real Men Do on the indie label Renegade.
Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. is supported, in part, by public funds through the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the New York City Council and the Bronx Delegation. Additional funding is provided by the New York State Council on the Arts with support from the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
We are thrilled to share that Goya Foods has agreed to renew its sponsorship for this season, which will help Lehman Center expand our reach to the community. In addition, we have secured funding from the Howard Gillman Foundation to help grow our programming. The 2025 season is also made possible through sponsorships by Con Edison, Havana Café, Friends of Lehman Center, and our cherished audience members.
Lehman Center for the Performing Arts is on the campus of Lehman College/CUNY at 250 Bedford Park Boulevard West, Bronx, NY 10468. Tickets for DRU HILL WITH SPECIAL GUEST CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 8 pm (VIP $125, $95, $75, $50, $35) can be purchased by calling the Lehman Center box office at 718-960-8833; Para Español: 718-960-8835 (Monday through Friday, 10 am–5 pm, and beginning 4 hours prior to showtime on weekends), or through online access at https://www.lehmancenter.org/events/dru-hill-and-chris. The Lehman Center is accessible by the #4 or D train to Bedford Park Blvd. and is off the Saw Mill River Parkway and the Major Deegan Expressway.
