After illness, Aretha Franklin makes a triumphant return to the stage

Six months after the world was braced for the worst, Aretha Franklin gave it her best. And her best, we learned tonight, is still dependably wonderful: In a triumphant performance at the sold-out Chicago Theatre, a glowing Queen of Soul provided reassurance about her future as she dipped into her past, serving up a set of timeless hits that was classy, sassy and stirring.

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