Joe Morton Stars as Comedian Dick Gregory in 'Turn Me Loose'

The Leonard Lopate Show | May 13, 2016

Emmy-winning actor Joe Morton of “Scandal” fame, joins us to talk about the new off-Broadway show “Turn Me Loose” co-produced by musician John Legend. Morton stars as comedian and civil rights activist Dick Gregory during his stand-up comedy career in the 1960s which led to activist work with Martin Luther King Jr. and Medgar Evers, among others.

"Turn Me Loose" runs through July 3rd at the Westside Theatre (407 W 43rd Street). For tickets and information, visit the show's website. 

 

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