Rock and Roll Man (Off-Broadway, New World Stages Stage 3, 2023) | Playbill

Rock and Roll Man

Off-Broadway
Musical


SYNOPSIS:

Rock & Roll Man takes place on the last day of Alan Freed’s life during a fever dream in which J. Edgar Hoover (as prosecutor) and Little Richard (as defense attorney) face off in a fantasy courtroom with Freed’s legacy on trial. Freed brought the sound of rock & roll to the world, popularizing Black artists including legends Chuck Berry and Little Richard. He played their music, produced their concerts, and found an audience coast to coast, becoming “the voice” of a generation. For the first time in history, Black and white artists performed together on stage, for multi-racial audiences. Freed risked everything to integrate the airwaves and unite audiences across America through their love of music.



Directed by Randal Myler
Choreographed by Stephanie Klemons
Musical Direction by Dave Keyes

Cast Includes Constantine Maroulis, Joe Pantoliano, Bob Ari, Rodrick Covington, Valisia Lekae, Jamonte D. Bruten, Andy Christopher, AJ Davis, Autumn Guzzardi, Anna Hertel, Matthew Morgan, Dominque Scott, Eric B. Turner, Joe Barbara, Natalie Kaye Clater, Lawrence Dandridge, Chase Peacock, Bronwyn Tarboton

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Awards

Lucille Lortel Award
2024 Outstanding Featured Performer in a Musical Nominee
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