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The Devil’s Music: The Life and Blues of Bessie Smith Announces Casting for Off-Broadway Run

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Penguin Rep Theatre has announced complete casting for Angelo Parra’s The Devil’s Music: The Life and Blues of Bessie Smith, which will begin performances on June 7 at St. Luke’s Theater, with an official opening set for June 22. Joe Brancato has conceived and will direct the piece.

As previously announced, Miche Braden will play the title role, and the cast will feature Aaron Graves, Jim Hankins, Keith Loftis, and Anthony E. Nelson, Jr.

The creative team will include Michael Schweikardt (scenic design), Jeff Croiter (lighting design), Patricia E. Doherty (costume design), and Jack Kennedy (sound design), along with Braden who will serve as musical director and arranger.

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