Freeman in Paris — Herb Newsome at Willie Agee Playhouse – Inglewood, CA
Freeman in Paris — Herb Newsome at Willie Agee Playhouse – Inglewood, CA
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Don’t miss this upcoming event in Inglewood, CA. Happening on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at Willie Agee Playhouse. Doors open at 9:00 PM.
A show, featuring live jazz music, that explores the life of a group of bebop era jazz musicians as they search for freedom in America.
Freeman in Paris
Written and Performed by: Herbert Newsome
Directed by: Nathan James
Drama, Music, – 75 Minutes. Rated PG.
A show that explores the life of a group of bebop era jazz musicians as they search for freedom in America during a time of struggle. Through testimonials and vivid flashbacks we are transplanted back to an era of jazz where the music was vibrant and the country was gearing up for a major change. Herb Newsome transforms into multiple characters and weaving the story with live jazz music on five different instruments. A performance that critics have described as “A one man marvel”, “Positively Amazing”, with “August Wilson-like power”.
Content Warning: Strong Language, Drug/alcohol, references, Loud music/flashing lights.
Performance Times:
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Sept 12th – 7:30 PM
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Fri, Sept 19th – 7:30 PM
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Sun, Sept 21st – 7:35 PM
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Sun, Sept 28th – 9:05 PM
*EVERYONE MUST PURCHASE $5 FESTIVAL BADGE. All audience member needs one button for the entire festival — once you have it, you’re set for all your shows.
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