Jim Hankins (bass), Miche Braden (Bessie Smith), Aaron Graves (piano), Keith Loftis (saxophone). Photo

From: Photo Flash: First Look at THE DEVIL'S MUSIC

Penguin Rep Theatre, in Association with Edmund Gaynes, will present The Devil's Music: The Life and Blues of Bessie Smith, written by Angelo Parra, conceived and directed by Joe Brancato. Miche Braden stars as Bessie Smith, along with Aaron Graves, Jim Hankins, Keith Loftis, and Anthony E. Nelson, Jr.