Miss Rhythm: The Legend of Ruth Brown

Denver Center for the Performing Arts

Galleria Theater

Denver, CO

This intimate cabaret experience explores the life and times of R&B legend Ruth Brown through story and song, accompanied by a five-piece jazz band. Created by and featuring Sheryl McCallum (Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway; Xanadu, Oklahoma, and The Wild Party at the Denver Center) and featuring David Nehls (The Great American Trailer Park Musical, composer/lyricist; Xanadu and The Other Josh Cohen at the Denver Center). Ruth Brown is a pioneer in the development of rock, blues and jazz, a Tony and Grammy award-winner and an inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. A true original who showed grace and strength with a great sense of humor, Ruth Brown took the stage with as much talent as she did warmth. Here’s to Ruth!

Created by: David Nehls & Sheryl McCallum

Director: Kenny Moten

Musical Director: David Nehls

Lighting Design: Charles MacLeod

Scenic Design: Lisa Orzolek

Sound Design: Max Silverman

Costume Design: Meghan Anderson Doyle

Photos: McLeod9 Creative

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