Freda 5L & * 1 Payne* to appear in 'Blues in the »ne oeautiful and very talent¬ Freda has starred in a TV hreda Night' ed recording artist and spe¬ made her acting debut Avco Embassy film, "The Book of Yoga does her trick." She actress, cial called "Freda Payne and the on the She under¬ really Freda Payne, will star in the North The Broadway stage. Numbers". Freda played in a seg¬ confesses "I love going to the Stylistics", Legendary Ladies studied Leslie Uggams in the hit ment from the Carc$pi Black Repertory Compa¬ of Rock" for HBO and Police Story series movies, cooking, playing a little Cinemax, Tony Award-winning musical . Lou ny's production of the Broadway and "Soul No. 2 America's Music". starring Gossett, Howard tennis, and fishing is a favorite musical, "Blues in the "Hallelujah BabyM. Freda got to Duff and James McKiuchen. She of mine" she Night" at For two years, she hosted her own the lead role sport says. "There the 1991 National Black Theatre TV perform five times. had a starring role in the musical was a time I I talk show, a nationally And on the first she thought might Festival. night went of "Daddy Goodness", "Ain't Misbe- become a professional dancer, but syndicated and network affiliated for Leslie, she received a "Blues in the will standing havin", and has starred in HDuke singing won out." "You see, at the Night" open series called "Today's Black ovation. She played the role of on August 5th at 8:30 PM in the Woman". The Rev. Jesse Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies". age of eleven, 1 studied ballet for Steven's Center Jackson, Linda in Kurt Weil's musical pro¬ Freda lives in the of Bev¬ as part of the Kareem Abdul Jabar, Don duction "Lost In city 2-1/2 years, then I took modern Gala King, The Stars" off erly Hills, California with her son for I Opening Night package and Natalie Cole were guests on She has jazz eight years. Right now, which will feature Broadway. shared acting Gregory Abbott Jr., and Fit am in an class Oscar-winner the show in a format that covered credits with Raymond St. keeps acting studying with Denzel Washington. The opening- many Jacques by doing Hatha Yoga. "I own a A1 Mancini at the Beverly Hills topics. and Philip Michael Thomas in an that I ever ' - lifecycle . but night package which includes Din¬ ? hardly use, Playhouse. Freda Payne ner with Mr. Washington at the M.C. Benton Convention Center is $65.00. Additional performance dates WED of "Blues in the Night", a red-hot evening of blues and jazz con¬ t ceived by Sheldon Epps are THURS. August 9th and 10th at 8:00 PM. DAY Tickets are $20.00 in advance. Call 723-7907 i (919) for reservations. FRI. >V The definition of sophistica¬ tion would come in the embodi¬ ISM ment of Freda Payne . a woman ¦d SAT. whose talents redefine that word. Starting her career off early singing radio commercial jingles in her hometown Detroit, Michi- gan, Payne had already captured A the attention of her peers including that of songwriter, record produc- j er. Berry Gordy, Jr. Freda went on to share the stage with many greats: Pearl Bailey, who gave Freda her first professional job (at the age of 17), Duke Ellington, Lionel All Phones On This Hampton, Sammy Davis, Peg® Art FCC Jr.v Smothers Brothers, Bob Registered. For Use Hope, With Dial-pulse Or Billy Eckstein, Quincy Jones, Bill Tone Services. WO 57^Pkg. 2.99 p*, Access Alternative 18 Mr. Freeze freezer pops trash Choose Oosby, Don Rickles, Jerry Lewis And Sturdy bags. Long-distancs in choice of varieties. Great or 40. . 25, . Computer 30-gal.: 13-gal. and many others* .z Services, H Your Unas for hot summer days! Stock and save! Freda was the Provide. 1-yr, Mfrbags. up young protege Limited Warranty. may vary of Quincy Jones during his big Repairs Available From GE. 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