This frequent use of “Ol’ Man River” is good news for the audience, because it means they get to hear plenty from the remarkable Phillip Boykin as Joe. Boykin, who played Joe in the national tour of “Show Boat,” receives a screaming, whistling, thunderous ovation from the NSMT opening night audience after his great performance… Read more »
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Spectacular voices keep lengthy ‘Show Boat’ afloat at North ShoreBy Sally Applegate / North Shore Sunday
This frequent use of “Ol’ Man River” is good news for the audience, because it means they get to hear plenty from the remarkable Phillip Boykin as Joe. Boykin, who played Joe in the national tour of “Show Boat,” receives a screaming, whistling, thunderous ovation from the NSMT opening night audience after his great performance… Read more »
“’Ain’t Misbehavin’” by Barbara Fredricksen
“Phillip Lamar Boykin shows what can be done with the human voice in Honeysuckle Rose. Boykin has toured the world as an opera and pop opera singer, and has an incredible vocal range, going from clear falsetto to basso profundo in one breath. But here, he also gets to show his considerable comedic talents, with… Read more »
Wow, What A Performer
“Phillip Lamar Boykin shows what can be done with the human voice in Honeysuckle Rose.” Boykin has toured the world as an opera and pop opera singer, and has an incredible vocal range, going from clear falsetto to basso profundo in one breath. But here, he also gets to show his considerable comedic talents, with… Read more »
Smokey Joe’s Cafe
Phillip Boykin is the find of this show. It is rare to hear a real, rich bass voice such as his. It is matched with a comedic style that is charming and childlike. He does a nice job in “You’re The Boss,” but his voice can be heard as the foundation of the great vocal… Read more »
Smokey Joe’s Cafe
Phillip Boykin is the find of this show. It is rare to hear a real, rich bass voice such as his. It is matched with a comedic style that is charming and childlike. He does a nice job in “You’re The Boss,” but his voice can be heard as the foundation of the great vocal… Read more »
Memorial Dedication African Burial Ground National Monument
Phillip will be performing the National Anthem and other musical selections directed by George FaisonFriday, October 5, 2007290 Broadway New York, NY 10007
Show Boat 2007 Wayne NJ
Hello Friends,It’s been a few years since I received some wonderful reviews for my performance in a National Tour of “Show Boat”. I am happy to say that, I will once again appear as “Joe”. I will perform with the Tony Award Nominee Robert Cuccioli from “Jekyll and Hyde” also Broadway Star Gay Willis of… Read more »
The Kay Bourne Arts Report
“… Phillip Lamar Boykin as the corrupt high priest has a bass voice that’s so georgeous…”
The Theater Mirror
“… Phillp Lamar Boykin brings a majestic presence and the deepest of bass voices to the sly Caiaphas.”