Bright Star Touring Theatre presents "Jackie Robinson" Saturday at Alston-Massenburg Center

Bright Star Touring Theatre, a national professional touring theatre company based in Asheville, NC, will offer a free performance of “Jackie Robinson” this Saturday, Feb. 12, at 11 a.m. at the Alston-Massenburg Center, 416 N. Taylor St. 

Jackie Robinson’s number “42” has come to symbolize the triumph of the human spirit over incredible odds. This biographical tale follows the life of Jackie Robinson, the first black baseball player to cross the color lines in the Major Leagues. A real-life hero and a tribute to the power of persistence and determination in the face of adversity, see why Jackie Robinson has inspired so many people both in and out of sports! 

This production is part of the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre’s "Arts For All" free community performance series, which is supported by United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County. For more information, contact Renaissance Centre Specialist Debra Horton at 919-435-9566 or [email protected].