{"id":382872,"date":"2026-07-22T20:42:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T20:42:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/382872\/"},"modified":"2026-07-22T20:42:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T20:42:15","slug":"academy-award-winner-morgan-freeman-heading-to-houston-for-blues-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/382872\/","title":{"rendered":"Academy Award-winner Morgan Freeman heading to Houston for blues experience"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">HOUSTON \u2013 For more than 50 years, Hollywood legend Morgan Freeman has entertained audiences around the world with his unforgettable performances, and unmistakable voice.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">The Oscar winner is bringing Morgan Freeman\u2019s Symphonic Blues Experience to Houston, blending his signature storytelling with the soulful sounds of delta blues, and the power of a live symphony orchestra.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">Performing Arts Houston Presents: Morgan Freeman\u2019s Symphonic Blues Experience, Friday, August 7th at the Wortham Center. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">Morgan will narrate on screen as Delta Blues stars and a live orchestra electrify the stage.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">For tickets and more info, click <a href=\"https:\/\/performingartshouston.org\/events\/morgan-freemans-symphonic-blues-experience-2026-08-07-730-pm\/?utm_medium=paid&amp;utm_source=fb&amp;utm_id=120241669585830317&amp;utm_content=120242275773990317&amp;utm_term=120241669585860317&amp;utm_campaign=120241669585830317&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawSyC_BleHRuA2FlbQEwAGFkaWQBqy-2eqvCvWJyaWQRMXVXZlUwaXhURVFJQ3FmWmlzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEefoTzzTXN0VJanaFkU5Zm7zpOIeXjDVwtJ6JxlV1Mz8eLcgUFDqNxcQvD8NA_aem_O2JNjeNJAtUpx9XpifjSyw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/performingartshouston.org\/events\/morgan-freemans-symphonic-blues-experience-2026-08-07-730-pm\/?utm_medium=paid&amp;utm_source=fb&amp;utm_id=120241669585830317&amp;utm_content=120242275773990317&amp;utm_term=120241669585860317&amp;utm_campaign=120241669585830317&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawSyC_BleHRuA2FlbQEwAGFkaWQBqy-2eqvCvWJyaWQRMXVXZlUwaXhURVFJQ3FmWmlzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEefoTzzTXN0VJanaFkU5Zm7zpOIeXjDVwtJ6JxlV1Mz8eLcgUFDqNxcQvD8NA_aem_O2JNjeNJAtUpx9XpifjSyw\">HERE<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p class=\"Box-_wrDxHtU__Box-sc-10sa3ie-0 Text-nO2aZ44r__TextBase-sc-s2hv5x-0 jJNfBD fSvavs article-text\">Watch as Lauren Kelly chats with Morgan, along with his colleague and business partner Eric Meier from \u2018Ground Zero Blues Club\u2019 all about this can\u2019t-miss event. <\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston &#8211; 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