Casting has been announced for the People’s Light world premiere production of Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical, which runs on the venue’s Leonard C. Haas Stage in Malvern, Pennsylvania from 9 March-3 April.

Celebrating the life, career and unforgettable songs of trailblazing Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legend Lloyd Price (1933-2021), Personality will star Saint Aubyn (Broadway’s Beautiful and Ain’t Too Proud) as Lloyd Price, alongside Nathaniel Washington as the Young Lloyd Price.

The production also features Stanley Wayne Mathis (Broadway’s The Lion King, The Book of Mormon, Kiss Me, Kate) as Logan, Miles Boone (National tour of An Officer and a Gentleman) as Little Richard/Ensemble, Donnie Hammond (GeVa Theatre and Hanger Theatre’s In the Heights) as Sister Rosetta, and Desireé Murphy as Emma/Ensemble, with Michael Covel, Ben Dibble, Robert H. Fowler, Kyshawn Lane, Todd Lawson, Lizzie Mason, Charlotte McKinley, Iykechi McCoy and Dony Wright.

The musical, featuring a book by B. Jeffrey Madoff which was written with Price before his death in May 2021, includes many of the artist’s classic songs, including ‘Stagger Lee’, ‘Lawdy Miss Clawdy’, and his trademark song, ‘Personality’.

From obscure beginnings to overnight teen sensation, Lloyd Price’s story comes to the stage for the first time. Featuring a stellar ensemble performing the singer/songwriter’s iconic hits, Personality celebrates one of the most resilient and influential entertainers of the 20th century.

Armed with fierce determination and a soulful sound, Price skyrocketed to stardom in 1952 when his single “Lawdy Miss Clawdy” hit No. 1 on the R&B charts, selling over a million copies. His originality and dynamic personality captured the hearts of American youth, bridging racial divides and encouraging unity through a mutual love of rock & roll. But the path to the Hall of Fame was a winding one: immediately after the success of his first record, he was drafted to fight in the Korean War. Yet Price, a master of reinvention, found his footing time and again, creating his own record label and developing the heart of the New Orleans R&B scene.

Setting the production apart from other biographical musicals was Price’s personal involvement in its creation. In addition to his songs that serve as the musical’s foundation, Price worked with playwright B. Jeffrey Madoff to dramatise the story of his life. Price died in May 2021 before he could see his efforts fully realized. Personality is a fitting tribute to his enduring legacy.

The musical is directed by Sheldon Epps, with musical direction by Shelton Becton, choreography by Edgar Godineaux, set and projection design by David Gallo, costumes by Karen Perry, lighting by Jeff Croiter, video by Steve Channon and sound by Rob Kaplowitz.

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