Easter Mysteries starring Phillip Boykin and more

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– COMING TO A THEATER NEAR YOU MARCH 22 –

EASTER MYSTERIES is a Musical Feature Film that journeys into the passion of Christ’s death and resurrection through the lens of his disciples and followers.

The story is a celebration that sheds a new light onto the biblical figures of Christ’s story in human terms – ordinary people with hopes, dreams and fears, uncertain of what lies ahead.

The music, libretto and lyrics are by Tony Award-winning Broadway producer John O’Boyle. Danny Goldstein is the Director of the motion picture with Musical Arrangements and Music Direction by Milton Granger.

The cast consists of talented Broadway veterans who have graced the stages of Les Misérables, Mary Poppins, Porgy and Bess, Phantom of The Opera, and more.

COMPOSER AND PRODUCER: John O’Boyle

DIRECTED BY: Daniel Goldstein

STARRING: Wallace Smith, Erin Davie, Kevin Earley, & Phillip Boykin

For more information, visit www.eastermysteries.com

 

 

Classical Singer Magazine… Dreaming Big: -Phillip Boykin- by Amanda Keil

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Classical Singer Magazine…

Dreaming Big: – Phillip Boykin


by Amanda Keil

Phillip Boykin grew up one of 10 children in low-income housing in South Carolina. Described as “tone deaf” by those who knew his prepubescent voice, Boykin refused to be deterred from his early longings to sing. That tenacity has served him well and led this classically trained singer to a career in Opera, on Broadway, and in film. In spite of odds stacked against him, Boykin’s dreams have always been as big as his impressive physical stature. With a work ethic to match, Boykin is now seeing his dreams realized in big ways.”

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Philip Boykin, Kerry Butler, Patina Miller and More Will Join Star-Studded Ragtime Concert

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77362A host of Broadway favorites will perform songs from the Tony Award-winning musical, on February 18 at Avery Fisher Hall.

By Sarah Moore • Feb 1, 2013 • New York City
Manhattan Concert Productions announced the full list of stars who will join the cast of the concert performance of Stephen Flaherty, Lynn Ahrens, and Terrence McNally’s Tony Award-winning musical Ragtime, on February 18 at Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall. 

The cast now includes: Lilla Crawford (Annie) as the Little Girl, Lewis Grosso (Newsies) as the Little Boy, Michael Arden (Big River) as Younger Brother, Tony Award nominee Patina Miller (Sister Act) as Sarah, Tony Award nominee Phillip Boykin (The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess) as Booker T. Washington, Tony Award nominee Kerry Butler (Catch Me If You Can) as Evelyn Nesbit, Matt Cavenaugh (Grey Gardens) as Henry Ford, Tony Award winner Jarrod Emick (Damn Yankees) as Willie Conklin, Tony Award nominee Manoel Felciano (Sweeney Todd) as Tateh, Tony Award winner Dick Latessa (Hairspray) as Grandfather, Jose Llana (Wonderland) as Harry Houdini, Michael McCormick (Chaplin) as J.P. Morgan, Tony Award nominee

Howard McGillin (The Phantom of the Opera) as Father, and NaTasha Yvette Williams (The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess) as Sarah’s Friend.

The additional performers will join previously announced Tony Award nominee Norm Lewis (The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess) as Coalhouse Walker Jr., Tony Award winner Lea Salonga (Les Miserables) as Mother, and Tony Award winner Tyne Daly (Master Class) as Emma Goldman.

Stafford Arima will direct the production, with music supervision by David Loud, lighting by Tony Award winner Howell Binkley, and set design by Tony Award nominee Beowulf Boritt. The singers will be accompanied by the New York City Chamber Orchestra. This concert marks the 15th anniversary of Ragtime. 

Article located here, at ThearterMania.com

Photo Credit: © David Gordon

Phillip to participate in a benefit performance for the Phillis Wheatley Association

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As a very proud Alumni of the Phillis Wheatley Repertory Theater for Youth, newly named, PW Dwight E. Woods Repertory Theater for Youth, Phillip Boykin will join the world renowned pianist, comedian, and magician Emile Pandolfi on “An Evening Of Elegance,” A Benefit Concert for the Phillis Wheatley Association. Also featured in this performance will be the PW Dwight E. Woods Repertory Theater and it’s Founder, Mr. Dwight E. Woods. Your opportunity to send a tax-deductible donations to the Phillis Wheatley Association if you cannot make it, is always welcomed but, you really don’t want to miss this one in a life time concert.

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Phillip is filming his first Movie!

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Phillip is filming his first Movie entitled “Something Whispered,” Executive Producer and Starring Cuba Gooding, Jr. Mr. Boykin will portrayed the role of Big Hand, in this movie which also Stars Sharon Leal and David Rasche.

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Porgy and Bess On Broadway takes its final bow’s September 23, 2012 as the show closes.

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Phillip leaves Porgy and Bess with

The Tony Award for Best Revival Of A Musical Winner

A Tony Nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Musical

Broadway World.Com Debut of The Month Winner

A 2012 Theater World Award Winner

The I. R. N. E. Award for Best Featured Actor in a Large Stage Musical Winner

Drama Desk Award Nomination

Outer Critics Circle Award Nomination

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Phillip Boykin returns to South Carolina for a Benefit Concert with Emile Pandolfi!

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Tony Award Nominee PHILLIP BOYKIN will join world renowned Pianist, Emile Pandolfi in a Benefit Concert for The Phillis Wheatley Association and it’s P. W. Dwight E. Woods Repertory Theater For Youth, of which Phillip is a very proud Alumni. This “Evening Of Elegance” will take place on January 11, 2013 starting at 6:30 PM in the Thornblade Club, 1275 Thornblade Boulevard Greer, SC 29650. For tickets please call 864.234.5100. 

Phillip will perform New Year’s Eve at the Copacabana

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“BROADWAY ROYALE” 2013 Hosted by Tony Award Winner Dale Badway who will also be performing! Other special guests performers…

PHILLIP BOYKIN Tony Award Nominee for Porgy and Bess, Mary Millben and many other stars of Broadway. The Music Director is Radio City Music Hall’s Mr. Ken Lundie