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Sarasota News Leader June 7, 2013 Page 90 WBTT ANNOUNCES ITS 2013 SUMMER SEASON Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (WBTT) will produce two musical revues this summer, one world premiere and one repeat of a previously sold-out run, the Troupe has announced. Best of Stevie Wonder, a new musical revue adapted and written by Nate Jacobs, will run July 17-28. Sammy Tonight! "with the multi-talented De'zhon Fields as Sammy Davis Jr.," will be back Aug. 21 through Sept. 1, a news release notes. "This will be another summer when WBTT showcases great music by legendary African-American artists," Founding Artistic Director Nate Jacobs said in the release. "Who doesn't love Stevie Wonder? He is truly a performer that is loved and admired by music fans of all ages. Sammy Davis Jr. is another legend who needs very little introduction. His music and personality were bigger than life and De'zhon's interpretation of him will make you feel like you are in a Vegas club with the master himself." Part of the 2012 season, Sammy Tonight! virtually sold out every performance for its lim- The Best of Stevie Wonder features an ensemited run, the release adds. ble of eight singers from the Troupe — four De'zhon Fields will reprise his role as Sammy Davis Jr. for Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe performances this summer. Contributed photo