Actor Danny Glover will present dramatic readings of Langston Hughes works at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Lied Center.

Among Glover’s film credits are “The Color Purple,” “The Royal Tenenbaums,” “Beloved,” “Mandela,” “Places in the Heart” and the “Lethal Weapon” and “Lonesome Dove” series.

He is an outspoken opponent of the death penalty and a U.N. goodwill ambassador.

The event is free and open to the public, but vouchers are required for early seating. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Vouchers will be honored until 6:45 p.m., and seating will then open to others.

Vouchers will be available at the Lied Center Box Office, Murphy Hall Box Office and Student Center Activities Box Office.