Tutti Frutti- The Life and Music of Little Richard (A New Musical) at Orpheum Theatre (Halloran Theatre)

Tutti Frutti The Musical, is a full length stage production starring Award Winning Writer and Actor, Dedrick Weathersby in the titular role with stage direction by the accomplished Snoop Robinson, telling the story of The Architect of Rock and Roll, Richard Wayne Penniman, better known to the world as Little Richard.

From his early days (1948) of being discovered by the Godmother of Rock and Roll, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, and spanning nearly 7 years of what would become a monumental career until his abrupt stop (1957). A young and ambitious writer for a prominent news journal company is given the daunting task of interviewing Mr. Richard Penniman for the Inaugural Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class story, albeit reluctant to take an assignment for a "Non Well Known artist" Scott finds himself in a whirlwind of information and true Rock and Roll history. He will discover how a divided music industry, troubled but impactful childhood, sexual fluidity, ever so changing of the sounds of music and the murder and love for his father shaped Mr. Richard's work. A live band accompanies, bringing the passion of his music alive while offering a message of freedom, breaking racial boundaries, artistic exploration and being bold enough to be authentically you.