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Jimmy Webb and Thelma Houston to Perform at May 21 Benefit

Jimmy Webb and Thelma Houston
Jimmy Webb and Thelma Houston

Songwriter Jimmy Webb and R&B singer Thelma Houston will perform together for the first time in forty years at a benefit, held at the GRAMMY Museum Sound Stage at LA Live, Friday, May 21, beginning at 7pm.

Webb is the writer of the song “MacArthur Park” – the famous song inspired by the park in Los Angeles, where a Levitt Pavilion is now located. Proceeds from the event will support the free summer concert series at Levitt Pavilion MacArthur Park.

Houston’s first album “Sunshower” was written, arranged and produced by Webb. Together, Webb and Houston will perform songs from this critically-acclaimed album. Webb will also perform his classic hits.

Tickets are $250-$50. To purchase, call 310-275-5628 or visit www.LevittPavilions.org.