The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts has announced the cast for its upcoming production of “Blues in the Night.”

Bryce Charles (photo courtesy of The Wallis)

Conceived and directed by Sheldon Epps, the production will feature Yvette Cason (“Shout Sister Shout,” Broadway and film versions of “Dreamgirls”), Bryce Charles (“The Book of Mormon,” ABC’s “Black-ish”), Paulette Ivory (Disney’s “Aida” and the West End premieres of “The Lion King” and “Blues in the Night”) and Chester Gregory (Broadway’s “Motown: The Musical,” “Hairspray” and “Sister Act”). “Blues in the Night” will  hold performances April 27 through May 20 in the Lovelace Studio Theater.

“In exploring potential projects with Sheldon, I was drawn to his original production of ‘Blues in the Night,’ which ran in a small off-Broadway theater in the early 1980s, and at the Donmar Warehouse in London,” said Paul Crewes, The Wallis’ artistic director.  “I loved the idea of Sheldon coming back to the work, placing it in our Lovelace Theater, and revisiting the intimacy of this wonderful production.”

“To return to ‘Blues in the Night’ after so many years feels like visiting an old friend,” director Sheldon Epps added. “This production has evolved substantially from its original conception and to now revisit it as it was originally conceived is extremely exciting for me. And I couldn’t be more thrilled with this talented cast. I know that they will blow the roof off of The Wallis with their passion and energy combined with the power of the Blues!”

In addition to Epps, the creative team for “Blues in the Night” includes scenic design by John Iacovelli, lighting design by Jared A. Sayeg, costume design by Dana Woods, sound design by Cricket S. Myers and music direction by Abdul Hamid Royal.

Single tickets start at $60.

The Wallis is located at 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd. in Beverly Hills. For information, visit thewallis.org/blues.