Grammy-winning BeBe Winans to premiere a self-penned musical stage production

THE GOSPEL star Bebe Winans premiered his self-penned musical stage production Born For This at Santa Monica's The Broad Stage for a limited run this summer. After successful runs in Atlanta, Georgia and Washington, DC, Born For This made its West Coast debut in July. The musical is based on a book written by Winans with musical supervision by gospel star Donald Lawrence.

Winans has recently announced the forthcoming release of a 'Born For This' album inspired by the show. The album will include studio recordings of songs from the show and will be Winans' first solo album in five years. It will also feature guest appearances by Tramaine Hawkins, Tobbi & Tommi, Debra Winans-Lowe, Margaret Bell, Pastor Marvin Winans and Mom Winans as well as newcomer Kiandra Richardson who stars in the live production.