Babakayode Ipaye was a member of the Texas Boys Choir and origional student at the Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts. From there he matriculated into the theatre department at Texas Christian University, where he received a BFA in theatre performance. During his time at TCU he began his professional career in South Pacific with Casa Manana at Bass Hall. He joined the Actors Equity Assn in 2010 while performing in Peter Pan at Casa Manana. Over his career he has been a resident company member at the Know Theatre of Cincinatti, learned to ride a horse while performeing in Texas The Musical, in the Palo Duro Canyon, and spread math humor in the 1st national tour of Calculus:The Musical. Some of his favorite roles over his career include Beast; Beauty and the Beast, Jackie Robinson; Jackie and Me, and Jake; Sideshow.
Next up at The Firehouse Theatre - Red, White & Broadway opens June 30 - ONE WEEKEND ONLY. A Patriotic Musical Celebration starring Noelle Mason, Gregory Hullett, Elisa Danielle James and Peter DiCesare with Special Guest Babakayode Ipaye and a Surprise Artist! Add an ensemble of 30+ singers and dancers plus a 10-Piece Live Band and you have a show that is not to be missed! Red, White & Broadway is written and directed by Rebecca Lowrey and Ben Phillips, choreography by KayLynn Lyon, Ashley Markgraf and Bethany Lorentzen, musical arrangements by Adam Wright and set/lighting design by Elizabeth Lambert.
Memphis is set in the 1950s where rock 'n' roll was born: the seedy underground nightclubs, radio stations and recording studios of the musically-rich Tennessee city. With an original book and score by David Bryan (keyboard player, songwriter and founding member of Bon Jovi) and Joe DiPietro (I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change and All Shook Up!), it tells the fictional story of Huey Calhoun, a white radio DJ with a passion for R&B music and Felicia Farrell, an up-and-coming black club singer that he meets one fateful night on Beale Street. Despite the objections of their loved ones (Huey's close-minded mama and Felicia's cautious brother, a club owner), they embark on a dangerous affair. Filled with high-octane dancing, songs that perfectly capture the era, and an absorbing tale of fame and forbidden love, the show offers soaring emotion and roof-raising rock 'n' roll.
Theatre Three presents the Tony Award-winning rock 'n' roll musical MEMPHIS by David Bryan and Joe DiPietro, running April 28 - May 22, 2016, with opening night set for May 2. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in costume below!
Theatre Three presents the Tony Award-winning rock 'n' roll musical MEMPHIS by David Bryan and Joe DiPietro, running April 28 - May 22, 2016, with opening night set for May 2. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in costume below!
This month, Dallas Theater Center will produce the world premiere of the brand new musical Stagger Lee, book and lyrics by Meadows Prize recipient Will Power. Stagger Lee, which takes its title from the century-old folk song, is directed by Patricia McGregor with music by Will Power and Justin Ellington. Stagger Lee was partially developed in workshops in collaboration with the Meadows School of the Arts, Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas as a part of Will Powers' Meadows Prize residency. Stagger Lee begins previews tonight, January 21 with a Pay-What-You-Can performance and runs through Sunday, February 15.
This January, Dallas Theater Center will produce the world premiere of the brand new musical Stagger Lee, book and lyrics by Meadows Prize recipient Will Power. Stagger Lee, which takes its title from the century-old folk song, is directed by Patricia McGregor with music by Will Power and Justin Ellington. Stagger Lee was partially developed in workshops in collaboration with the Meadows School of the Arts, Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas as a part of Will Powers' Meadows Prize residency. Stagger Lee begins previews on Wednesday, January 21 with a Pay-What-You-Can performance and runs through Sunday, February 15. Tickets to Stagger Lee are on sale now at www.DallasTheatercenter.org.
This is a typical pronouncement by one of the greatest characters ever written for the stage, Mrs. Malaprop. Her gift for mangling the English language is just one of the highly entertaining features of Richard Brinsley Sheridan's classic comedy of manners, The Rivals, beginning a 5-week run at Stage West tonight, October 31. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast below!
This is a typical pronouncement by one of the greatest characters ever written for the stage, Mrs. Malaprop. Her gift for mangling the English language is just one of the highly entertaining features of Richard Brinsley Sheridan's classic comedy of manners, The Rivals, beginning a 5-week run at Stage West on Thursday, October 31. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast below!
Community Bank presents the world premiere adaptation of the television classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer at Casa Mañana Theatre, November 26 - December 23. Tickets are on sale now.
Community Bank presents the world premiere adaptation of the television classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer at Casa Mañana Theatre, November 26 - December 23. Tickets are on sale now.
Community Bank presents the world premiere adaptation of the television classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer at Casa Mañana Theatre, November 26 - December 23. Tickets are on sale now.
Casa Mañana is excited to bring back Fort Worth favorite Ruta Lee to star in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, October 23 - 31 at Casa Mañana Theatre. Don't miss the themed costume party following the 7:00 p.m. October 31st performance.
Casa Mañana is excited to bring back Fort Worth favorite Ruta Lee to star in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, October 23 - 31 at Casa Mañana Theatre. Don't miss the themed costume party following the 7:00 p.m. October 31st performance.
Casa Mañana is excited to bring back Fort Worth favorite Ruta Lee to star in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, October 23 - 31 at Casa Mañana Theatre. Don't miss the themed costume party following the 7:00 p.m. October 31st performance.
There are only 4 more chances to see Lyric Stage's MY FAIR LADY, featuring a 38 piece orchestra and a 31 person cast. This Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening at 8 PM and Sunday afternoon at 2:30 PM at the Irving Arts Center's Carpenter Performance Hall. Tickets can by Ordered Online by Clicking Here or by calling the box office @ 972-252-2787.
Lyric Stage's MY FAIR LADY, featuring a 38 piece orchestra and a 31 person cast, opens Friday at the Irving Arts Center's Carpenter Performance Hall. Tickets can by Ordered Online by Clicking Here or by calling the box office @ 972-252-2787.
Lyric Stage's MY FAIR LADY, featuring a 38 piece orchestra and a 31 person cast, opens Friday at the Irving Arts Center's Carpenter Performance Hall. Tickets can by Ordered Online by Clicking Here or by calling the box office @ 972-252-2787.
Noted Broadway actors Sean Palmer and Sarah Litzsinger are headed to Fort Worth for Casa Mañana's production of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, July 23 - 29 at Bass Performance Hall.
Noted Broadway actors Sean Palmer and Sarah Litzsinger are headed to Fort Worth for Casa Mañana's production of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, July 23 - 29 at Bass Performance Hall.
Noted Broadway actors Sean Palmer and Sarah Litzsinger are headed to Fort Worth for Casa Mañana's production of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, July 23 - 29 at Bass Performance Hall.
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