Broadway actor to star in Rock & Roll Man in Windsor

Rock & Roll Man will be performed at the Theatre Royal Windsor, from Tuesday, March 10 to Saturday, March 14.

Following its UK debut at Salisbury Playhouse in February, the show celebrates Alan Freed, a Cleveland DJ who coined the term ‘rock & roll’ and is credited with uniting audiences and artists across racial boundaries.

Broadway star Constantine Maroulis will lead the cast, starring as Alan Freed.

Maroulis was nominated for a Tony Award for his performance as Drew in Rock of Ages on Broadway.

He gained initial international popularity as an American Idol finalist before establishing himself as a successful Broadway actor.

The musical features an impressive cast and crew, including Gary Turner, an acclaimed West End stage actor known for portraying Frankie Valli in The Bodyguard and Carlos Diaz in Emmerdale.

The rest of the cast comprises Jairus McClanahan as Little Richard, Joey James as Chuck Berry, Marquie Hairston as Frankie Lymon, Cherece Richards as LaVern Baker, and Joe Bence as Buddy Holly.

Mark Pearce appears as J. Edgar Hoover, while Jerry Lee Lewis will be played by Dominique Scott, who doubles as the musical director and who will also lead the live onstage band.

The ensemble will include Shelby Speed and Anton Stephans, with understudies Xorael Harrison, Jessica Ncube, and Grant Zavitovsky.

Written by acclaimed musician Gary Kupper, journalist and music producer Larry Marshak, and Tony award-winning producer Rose Caiola, Rock & Roll Man combines original songs written for the stage with iconic hits from the legends who shaped a generation

Stephanie Klemons leads the choreography and is known for her role as the Associate Choreographer and Original Dance Captain of the Broadway hit Hamilton.

Meanwhile, set designer Morgan Large is creating the stage for Rock & Roll Man.

The musical is a celebration of cultural revolution, featuring tracks from legends such as Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis, and The Drifters.

Audiences can look forward to well-known genre-defining hits such as Tutti Frutti, Great Balls of Fire, Yakety Yak, and Why Do Fools Fall in Love.

Theatre Royal Windsor is located in the centre of Windsor. It is the only unsubsidised producing theatre to operate year-round in the country.

With a history of over 200 years, the theatre stands as one of Britain’s leading regional theatres.

Viewers looking for an evening filled with ground-breaking music, electrifying performances, and a journey through time can book their tickets via theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk/rock-man-26/ with ticket prices ranging from £21.50 to £44.