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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Sheryl McCallum and David Nehls bring the legend of R&B great Ruth Brown to the Denver Center
Miss Rhythm – The Legend of Ruth Brown - In Good Taste Denver
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Here's to Ruth Brown - Denver Center for the Performing Arts
'Body and soul' - Boulder Weekly
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