Directed by Patricia McGregor, the one-night-only event will also feature the talents of Imani Uzuri, Shelley Nicole, Lisala, Luqman Brown, LaFrae Sci, V. Jeffrey Smith, Latasha N. Nevada Diggs, Karma Mayet Johnson, "Moist" Paula Henderson, Jared Michael Nickerson, Mikel Banks, Lewis "Flip" Barnes, Micah Gaugh, Curtis Stewart, Will Martina, Avram Fefer, Andre Lassalle, Bruce Mack, Christopher Randolph, Tiffany Rachelle Stewart and Eddie Brown.

The evening, according to press notes, will combine "elements of dance and multi-media to capture the personality, spirit and musical brilliance of the indomitable James Brown." Burnt Sugar Akrestra founder Greg Tate will conduct the 18-piece orchestra; songs include “I Feel Good," "Say it Loud," "Man's World," "Please Please," "Hot Pants," "I Don't Want Nobody to Give Me Nothing" and "Superbad."

"December marks the anniversary month of James Brown’s passing and our goal was to create a performance that would celebrate his extraordinary career, life and legendary music,” stated director McGregor. “His complex, exhilarating and socially conscious work formed an entire musical idiom that is the foundation of pop music worldwide. The fusion of Brandon Victor Dixon’s ferocious vocals and Burnt Sugar's dynamic improvisation, results in a theatrical interpretation of the performance of an American icon.”

Le Poisson Rouge is located at 158 Bleeker Street. For tickets visit http://lepoissonrouge.com or call (866) 55 TICKETS.