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Atlanta Black Theatre Festival - Closing Gala Events
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Join us for The Eve of Jackie starring NY Times Acclaimed Broadway Star, Chester Gregory plus...
RED CARPET, AWARDS GALA and VIP RUBY & RED AFTERGLOW!
Ladies: Put on your red dress and high heels. Men: Put on your classic cuts with red accents. Then join us on the Red Carpet at 7pm; program begins at 7:30pm.
VIP's: Plan to stay for the Awards Gala plus Ruby & Red AfterGlow. Enjoy a DJ, Dancing plus Complimentary Red Sangria, Red & White Pasta Bar and Red Dessert Bar.
ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE: THE EVE OF JACKIE starring...
The award winning Broadway actor Chester Gregory, who channels the dynamic spirit of Jackie Wilson "Mr. Excitement", one of the most influential artists in rock 'n roll history, live in concert, back on September 29, 1975.
Relive this eve and witness the compelling reveal of his very personal and combustible journey in show business, bringing you hits such as: "Lonely Teardrops", "To Be Loved", and "Higher and Higher".
No one knew this would be his final performance as he suffers a heart attack on stage and leaves the audience spellbound.
The only remains are the memories of the heart and soul that was Mr. Jackie Wilson. Don't miss what audiences and critics call "the performance of a lifetime."
RED CARPET, AWARDS GALA and VIP RUBY & RED AFTERGLOW!
Ladies: Put on your red dress and high heels. Men: Put on your classic cuts with red accents. Then join us on the Red Carpet at 7pm; program begins at 7:30pm.
VIP's: Plan to stay for the Awards Gala plus Ruby & Red AfterGlow. Enjoy a DJ, Dancing plus Complimentary Red Sangria, Red & White Pasta Bar and Red Dessert Bar.
ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE: THE EVE OF JACKIE starring...
The award winning Broadway actor Chester Gregory, who channels the dynamic spirit of Jackie Wilson "Mr. Excitement", one of the most influential artists in rock 'n roll history, live in concert, back on September 29, 1975.
Relive this eve and witness the compelling reveal of his very personal and combustible journey in show business, bringing you hits such as: "Lonely Teardrops", "To Be Loved", and "Higher and Higher".
No one knew this would be his final performance as he suffers a heart attack on stage and leaves the audience spellbound.
The only remains are the memories of the heart and soul that was Mr. Jackie Wilson. Don't miss what audiences and critics call "the performance of a lifetime."
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