A Clash of Titans: Rick James vs. Prince Vincent Victoria Presents (VVP), the awardwinning nonprofit theater company renowned for its vibrant portrayals of African Diaspora history, is set to ignite the screen with its latest cinematic venture, Eight Notes to Heaven. This electrifying fictional satire based on real events reconstructs the 1980s’ most infamous musical rivalry—Rick James vs. Prince—for the first time in film. Bryce Ivan stars as PunkFunk pioneer Rick James, opposite Taylor Getwood’s magnetic portrayal of Prince.
Born James Ambrose Johnson in Buffalo, NY, RickJames (1948–2004) revolutionized late’70s and ’80s funk with genreblending anthems such as “SuperFreak,” “Mary Jane,” and “Fire & Desire.” Across town, Minneapolis’ prodigy Prince Rogers Nelson (1958–2016) forged a path of his own, penning hits for Madonna, Vanity6, and more, while dazzling stages with his genredefying flair. Their rivalry—fueled by MTV snubs and personal slights—became the stuff of legend. Eight Notes to Heaven dramatizes this creative showdown with humor, heart, and an original score that captures the electric energy of the era.bh
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Beautiful Princess Disorder
The Catastrophic Theatre (11/21 - 12/13)
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Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)
Company OnStage (12/5 - 12/20) | |
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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Standing Ovation Theatre (12/5 - 12/14) | |
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The World Premiere of A Long Night by Matt Elliott & Debra Schultz
Cone Man Running Productions (12/5 - 12/20) | |
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Who's Holiday!
MATCH (Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston) (12/18 - 12/21) | |
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'Twas The Night Before Christmas
Company OnStage (12/6 - 12/20) | |
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Modern Folk – Multicultural Roots
The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts (1/30 - 1/31) | |
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English
Alley Theatre (2/13 - 3/8) | |
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