Photo Preview: Down Around Brown Town

Kin Dance Company in Association with Full-Amo Productions, will present the new musical Down Around Brown Town. Conceived, directed and choreographed by Frit and Frat Fuller (co-artistic directors of Kin Dance Company), the musical celebrates the music of the late legendary Godfather of Soul, James Brown (who approved the production himself before passing away last year).

"Kin Dance Company in Association with Full-Amo Productions present an exiting and energetic new musical titled Down Around Brown Town. Conceived, Directed and Choreographed by Frit and Frat Fuller, Down Around Brown Town celebrates the music of the late legendary Godfather of Soul, Mr. James Brown, with provided music by The James Brown Band. The show features a pre-recorded introduction by Blair Underwood and guest vocals by Frank Lawson and Amanda Zuckerman, as well as a testimonial from Dorian Harewood. This musical combines dance, song, text and a whole lot of soul in an evening of pure entertainment and joy," state press notes.  Also, it was just announced that Fannie Brown, Brown's sister, adds her voice in song to her brother's tribute.

The show runs: Thursday, July 5, 2007 - 8:00pm, Friday, July 6, 2007 - 8:00pm, and Saturday, July 7, 2007 - 4:00pm and 8:00pm at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center (4718 W. Washington Blvd.) in Los Angeles.

Tickets are $30 for Balcony, and $40 for Orchestra; call (323) 240-0058.  There will be a Soul Food Reception following each performance.  For more information, visit www.nhpac.com or www.kindance.org.

"Opening"

"Got the Feeling"

"Papa's Got a Brand New Bag"

"Please Please Please"

"It's a Man's Man's Man's World"