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Sarasota News Leader July 4, 2013 Now in its 22nd year, NBTF attracts more than 65,000 people during its six days, the release points out. WBTT will be among only 35 black theater companies from across the country participating in it. Page 78 the release says. Consequently, a second version, Soul Crooners 2, was developed as part of the 2013 season. "Soul Crooners is a celebration of the music that ushered in a new era of soul" during the 1970s, the release notes. "The music was known for combining lush orchestrations with great vocalists who could sing unforgettable melodies and harmonies," it adds. The show features more than 40 hits sung by an all-male ensemble. Soul Crooners was first presented to Sarasota audiences in the early years of the Troupe, the release continues. In 2011, it opened the summer season in the Troupe's official home theater. The musical adaptation ran for only 12 performances, but it was such a hit it was brought back for another week in October of For more information on WBTT, visit the webthat year, to accommodate all the people who site at www.wbttsrq.org, follow it on Facewere unable to get tickets during the summer, book or call 366-1505. Cast members of Soul Crooners perform in Sarasota. Contributed photo