East St. Louis native returns home to present new musical

East St. Louis native returns home to present new musical

The title might suggest otherwise, but “A Great Gospel Musical Volume One: The Book of Joel” is not a musical autobiography for Joel P.E. King. It is an interpretation of the book that inspired the actor, producer, playwright, visual artist and East St. Louis native’s name.  “This musical tells the story of the prophet Joel, as written in the book to examine what was happening during that time,” said King. “And how the gospel is a constant expre…