Personality

Limited Engagement Ends July 30!

★★★★ – Chicago Sun-Times, Around Town Chicago

“ONE OF THE TOP SHOWS TO SEE THIS SUMMER!” – Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, New City Magazine

“Excellent singing, strikingly innovative choreography”– Chicago Tribune

“Visually Dazzling…Remarkable new production” – Chicago Sun-Times

“DYNAMITE! Slick choreography…high-energy story-telling” – Around Town Chicago

“Fantastic, live band-backed performances!” – Chicago Concert Reviews

“★★★★ TOP-NOTCH CAST, GLORIOUS SONGS AND PLENTY OF PERSONALITY COMBINE FOR A FIRST-RATE MUSICAL”– Chicago Sun-Times

You might not know his name, but you know his music: “Personality”, “Lawdy Miss Clawdy”, “Stagger Lee”. From humble beginnings in Louisiana, Lloyd Price overcame incredible obstacles on his way to a revolutionary career. He was the first teenager to sell over a million records. His songs shattered the racial divide in music. His tunes were recorded by Elvis, Aretha, Little Richard, Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Amy Winehouse and more. Lloyd Price was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1998 — this musical celebrates his life and legacy.

“Sheldon Epps’ production goes big; an ensemble large enough to fill the stage, huge talent, and lots of high energy dance numbers from Edgar Godineaux. Personality is a fantastic new musical that will keep Lloyd’s life and music on our minds for decades to come.”  (Talkin’ Broadway)

Featuring:

Saint Aubyn as Lloyd Price

Stanley Wayne Mathis as Harold Logan

Darian Peer as Young Lloyd Price

Alexandria Reese as Emma

Miles Boone as Little Richard/Sam Cooke/Olisaemeka

Brian Grey as Art Rupe

Donnie Hammond as Rosetta Tharpe/Ma Nora

Donterrio as Dave

Alanna Lovely as Ma Naan

DeMone Seraphin as Mr. Price/Don Robey

Karl Hamilton as Levy

Ensemble:

Uria Bennett

Christian Denzel Bufford

Sabrina Edwards

Marcus Hardy

Josh Houghton

Nissi Shalome

Whitney Wandland

Christopher Henry Young

Director: Sheldon Epps

Choreography: Edgar Godineaux

Music Direction: Shelton Becton

Book:  B. Jeffrey Madoff

Scenic Design: David Gallo and Viveca Gardiner

Costume Design: Raquel Adorno

Lighting Design: Jeff Croiter (Peter and the Starcatcher),

Sound Design: Rob Kaplowitz and Jordan Tani,

Projections: David Gallo and Steve Channon

Hair, Wig and Make-up Design: J. Jared Janas

Production Stage Manager: Shawn Pryby