Phillip Boykin is presently performing in his Broadway Debut As Crown in the new Broadway Version of The Gershwin’s “PORGY AND BESS” at the Richard Rodgers Theatre located at 226 West 46th Street, in New York City.

This show has been extended 3 times and is scheduled to run through the end of September 2012.

All together, Porgy And Bess earned

10 TONY AWARDS Nominations including Phillip Boykin For (Best Performance By An Actor In A Featured Role Of A Musical)

Porgy and Bess will begin a National Tour in the fall of 2013.

Mr. Boykin received the 2012 Theatre World Award for An Outstanding Broadway Debut

and

the 2012 I.R.N.E. Award for his the role of Crown.

Phillip was also nominated for a “Outer Critics Circle Award”, and a “Drama Desk Award”.

Please visit www.porgyandbessonbroadway.com for tickets!

Phillip Boykin

will make his New York City Opera

debut as

“Inspector Watts”

In Stephen Schwartz’s first opera, the psychological thriller,

Séance on a Wet Afternoon

April 19, 2011 – May 1,20011

New York City Opera

Lincoln Center

NY City Opera presents the New York premiere of Séance on a Wet Afternoon, the first opera by Oscar and Grammy-winning composer-lyricist Stephen Schwartz. Soprano Lauren Flanigan is Myra Foster, baritone Kim Josephson makes his company debut as Bill Foster, Todd Wilander makes his City Opera debut as Charles Clayton, Melody Moore debuts as Rita Clayton, Jane Shaulis is Miss Wintry, Pamela Jones is Miss Rose, Bill Lagundino is Mr. Bennett, Boyd Schlaefer is Mr. Cole, Juan José Ibarra is a Policeman, Phillip Boykin debuts as Inspector Watts, and Michael Marcotte makes his company debut as the Irish Tenor. Excerpts from Séance on a Wet Afternoon were presented at City Opera’s VOX showcase in 2009. The opera had its world premiere on September 26, 2009, at Opera Santa Barbara in California. City Opera Music Director George Manahan conducts the production, directed by Scott Schwartz, with sets by Heidi Ettinger, costumes by Alejo Vietti, and lighting by David Lander, all making their City Opera debuts.

Goodness and Evil were portrayed magnificently by Patrick Blackwell as “Porgy”, and Phillip Boykin as “Crown”. While wondering why these two men weren’t performing with the Met, they were clearly the cornerstone of quality to this production. Not only in voice but in acting skill, these two formidable foes were so convincing that during the curtain call “Crown” was loudly booed by the audience. Evidence that he had done his job well, Phillip Boykin broke into a broad grin.

Thanks to all of you who came out to support our tour. We’ve just completed the first leg of the tour in Hartford, CT. We will be back on the road again in the Fall. Keep your eyes on www.PhillipBoykin.com for more information and his performance schedule.

Thanks again.

Porgy & Bess -Passion, jealousy, murder, poverty, make up the heady brew of this evocative story. Porgy, a downtrodden but generous beggar, haunts the streets known as “Catfish Row,” a poor district of early 20th century segregated Charleston, South Carolina. Ardently in love with the prostitute Bess, Porgy has to share his affections with her violent former lover Crown and the roguish suitor Sportin’ Life. Written by George Gershwin to a libretto by DuBose Heyward and Ira Gershwin, Porgy and Bess has enjoyed spectacular fame all over the world since its first modest production in New York City October 1935. This operatic masterpiece has spawned a string of hit songs that have become international icons of the American tradition.

 PORGY & BESS

NATIONAL TOUR DATES…  

Rock n’ Roll Fans hoot, holler, and whistle By Libby Hughes, drama critic for Cape Cod Today

Philip Boykin was irrepressible in making advances to the women. His humor and devilish gleam in his eyes reached right across the lip of the stage into the audience.

“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 roguish winks, mischievous eye-pops and stylish physical humor. “Wow, what a performer.” “.. the comical Your Feet’s Too Big done larger-than-life by the incredible Boykin.” – St. Petersburg Times

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 harmonies throughout the show such as in audience favorites “Spanish Harlem,” “On Broadway” and “Stand by Me.” –Southern Florida By Lareviera   ‘Smokey Joe’ is rock ‘n’ roll, Broadway style

By:Bill DeYoung – (Contact)Thursday, January 24, 2008 “With his big bass voice, Phillip Boykin is the focal point of every scene he’s in.”

Carol Saunders: ‘Smokey Joe’s’ cast having a wonderful time – Phillip Boykin,“with an amazing bass voice that could crumble concrete when doing “You’re The Boss” (with Jaygee) and “Little Egypt.” “

Phillip will be performing the National Anthem and other musical selections directed by George FaisonFriday, October 5, 2007290 Broadway New York, NY 10007