Michael James Scott to Perform Album Release Concert in Franklin

THE BLACK BOX will present Broadway's Michael James Scott - A Fierce Christmas Album Release Concert on Saturday, December 5th at 7:30 PM - Virtual Livestream. The Aladdin star is releasing his first studio album, "A Fierce Christmas," on December 1 with a special release concert at THE BLACK BOX on December 5. "A Fierce Christmas" is giving new life to classic holiday tunes by showing off Scott's gospel and Broadway roots. Scott's debut album will be released by Scratch Seventeen and available on all music platforms.

For Scott, there was more to A Fierce Christmas than just making an album; he's making a statement. "This whole process I've been thinking about how my protest is joy," he said. "Broadway is shut down, my very close friends are out of work, and the country is in a racial awakening. This is Michael James Scott's protest; a gay, Black man out and proud from the Broadway community putting joy into the world. "That's where this album really came from. Not everyone celebrates Christmas, but what's amazing is that everyone celebrates the holidays and this beautiful time of gathering. I think it's important for people to know that it's OK to put out joy. It's OK to put out love. It's OK to put out light and laughter. What better way to put it out there than at the holidays? We need some light."

Tickets for the Livestream available for $25 and include the EP download. For tickets and more information, visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call the box office at 508-528-3370.