Gospel Highlights

Actress Loretta Devine is set to star in the gospel stage play, “Hallelujah Mahalia (HM)” alongside gospel artist Tamika Patton, who has been starring in the Jon B. Welch play since the mid-1990s.  The play chronicles the life and music of Jackson, from her humble beginnings in Chicago to her death in 1972.

"HM" also stars Barry Lyons, pastor of The Living Waters of The San Fernando Valley Church in the role of Thomas A. Dorsey,( known as the “Godfather of Gospel,”) and legendary musical director, Rev. Alexander Hamilton. Contrella Patrick Henry, Kim Yarbrough, Charmaine Charles, Nei-Ce Knight Pruiett, Lisa C. Thompson, Delores Lakey Stewart and Andrea Jones are also a part of the cast.

“HM” hits the stage on Saturday, February 27, 2009 5:00 p.m.at The Wilshire Ebell Theater in Los Angeles.