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… Read more »
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A tour of the Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess plays Bass Performance Hall. by Gregory Sullivan Isaacs
Phillip Boykin was a menacing Crown.
UNCG Hosts Thrilling 75th Anniversary National Touring Production of Porgy and Bess by Lynn Jessup
and the vicious personality of the murderer Crown, a very convincing Phillip Boykin, is revealed. Boykin, a native of Greenville, SC, is perhaps the most powerful character in this production, and has an impressive bass-baritone to match. Hes scary and bold, and eventually the audience sends up a collective groan whenever he appears.
REVIEW/PORGY AND BESS -BY BARBARA ZUCK FOR THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
As the other Bad Guy, Crown, Phillip Boykin came across as both masculine and appropriately possessive.
‘Porgy and Bess’ provides high drama at Hanover By Dan Sweeney Telegram & Gazette Reviewer
Phillip Boykin was the dutiful bass baritone Crown.
‘PORGY AND BESS’ STILL AN UPLIFTING STORY! CHRIS SHULL SPECIAL TO DFW.COM
Honors for the stand-out performances of the evening, though, went to Phillip Boykin as the thug Crown, a masculine, menacing presence throughout A Red-Headed Woman as the town huddles to wait out the hurricane.
Phillip Boykin is Crown in the 75th Anniversary National Tour of Porgy & Bess
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,… Read more »
PORGY AND BESS theatre reviewUNF Fine Arts Presentation
…and Crown’s “A Red-Headed Woman.” Speaking of Crown, Philip Boykin’s performance is nothing less than over-the-top amazing, the embodiment of uncontrolled drunken brutality. He’s such an awful human being that we want to stand up and cheer when Porgy kills him. We feel guiltless satisfaction when Porgy gets away with it.
Media Theater Showboat!
STAGE DOOR MAGAZINE,Director Jesse Kline has assembled a first-rate cast and his direction allows the cast to shine. “Philip Boykin’s portrayal of Joe is downright stunning.” When he opens up his mouth to sing the classic tune “Old Man River,” the audience immediately senses that it is in for something special. “The ovation that follows… Read more »
Media Theater Showboat!
Joe, of course, has the most famous number from “Show Boat”, “Ol’ Man River”. It is worth the price of admission to hear Philip Boykin sing it. Luckily, he sings it several times. With a full bass voice, and not one gravelly bottom note, Boykin exudes all the sweat and strain Joe sings about while… Read more »
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