“…Phillip has the most amazing basso profundo voice I have ever heard… “
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Tony Annicone, Little Rhody Theater
“…Phillip has the most amazing basso profundo voice I have ever heard… “
Sally Applegate, Community Newspaper Company
The villains in “Jesus Christ Superstar” have always been a hoot, and this production is no exception. Playing head priest Caiaphas is Phillip Lamar Boykin, with an unforgettable voice. He toured America as Joe in “Show Boat” and Europe, Japan and Australia as Crown in “Porgy and Bess.” His voice alone is worth the price… Read more »
Loads of fun: ‘Ain’t Misbehavin” by Marsha Reiniers – Hernando Today
Larger than life Phillip Lamar Boykin charms the crowd each time he opens his mouth to sing. Whether purring or roaring, his rich velvety voice, combined with a perpetual twinkle in his eye and a larger than life physical persona make him a force to be reckoned with. I mean, let’s face it folks. Anyone… Read more »
Loads of fun: ‘Ain’t Misbehavin” by Marsha Reiniers – Hernando Today
Larger than life Phillip Lamar Boykin charms the crowd each time he opens his mouth to sing. Whether purring or roaring, his rich velvety voice, combined with a perpetual twinkle in his eye and a larger than life physical persona make him a force to be reckoned with. I mean, let’s face it folks. Anyone… 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 »
“..’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 »
Showboat- Winnipeg Sun
“Showboat’s real star is Cleveland Opera singer who plays Joe. A commanding presence, with a broad chest, arms the size of tree trunks and a rich baritone, Boykin easily held the audience’s attention as he sang and reprised a rolling, almost impossibly low, rendition of Ol’ Man River.”
Showboat- Star Phoenix -Saskatoon
“…Ol’ Man River – powerfully sung by Phillip Boykin as Joe.”
Showboat-Reno Gazette-Journal
– “Whenever I hear “Ol’ Man River,” Joe’s big song, I hear echoes in my head of Paul Roberson and William Warfield- two great basses I have heard in the role. Now I will hear Boykin’s stunning bass voice. He is superb.”