Written by | Ray Cornelius
Grammy winning-gospel music icon, BeBe Winans is bring his life story to the stage in a brand new musical titled, “Born for This: The BeBe Winans Story.” The singer-songwriter made the official announcement last night in Atlanta during the Alliance Theatre’s Taste of the Season. It’s an annual preview of all the theatre company’s shows that will premiere during the next season. Winans is teaming up with Charles Randolph-Wright, director of “Motown the Musical,” for the new production.
“Born for This” follows BeBe’s journey toward self-discovery. After he and his sister CeCe Winans become stars on Jim and Tammy Faye Baker’s Praise the Lord Network, BeBe must learn to balance his desire for success with his true calling. BeBe’s nephew, Juan Winans will portray him in the show along with the hilariously funny, Kirstin Wyatt as the flamboyant televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker. “Born for This” will debut on the Alliance Theatre stage April 13-May 15, 2016.
Click here for the theatre’s new 2015-2016 Season and check out photos + a special performance by Juan Winans below:
BeBe meeting actress Tinashe Kajese-Bolden and her husband Keith Arthur Bolden
BeBe with actress DeEtta West and Imara Canady
Alliance Theatre’s Artistic Director, Susan V. Booth with Paige Smith
Juan Winans with Rafer & Kelly Johnson and guests
Alliance Theatre’s Michael Winn with Lola Ibitoye and Anthony Knight
Chris Walker, Shean Atkins and Damian Denson
Angela Robinson and Rafer Johnson
Susan V. Booth introducing BeBe Winans
BeBe talking about the musical
Tyrone Jackson with Juan and BeBe
BeBe greeting fans during the reception
BeBe and Juan Winans performing on Alliance Theatre stage with during Taste of the Season
Photo Credits: RayCornelius.com