Aug 23 - 25 | The Phyllis Hyman Experience
Anacostia Playhouse – August 23 – 25, 2019
LA Young Entertainment, LLC & The All About the Drama Theatre Group Present: The Phyllis Hyman Experience, directed by Ella C. Davis
Join us for an unforgettable weekend, Friday, August 23 – Sunday, August 25 (3 performances only) at the Anacostia Playhouse as Ms. LA Young and the Unusual Suspects engage you from 1977 to 1995, the career path of the late Phyllis Hyman. The Phyllis Hyman Experience is not just a tribute concert but a musical biography bridging the gap between concert and theater; a blend of music, visual and theatrical arts. LA Young’s performance will dazzle you, leaving you with wonderful memories of the artistry and legacy of Phyllis Hyman.
Meet LA Young:
LA Young is an international recording artist. LA’s song “No One Can Love You More” continues to top the UK FM soul/jazz charts for several months at number 2.
Known to Grammy winning recording stars around the world as “The Voice,” grew up in the midst of a musical revolution in 1980’ Ohio; the epicenter of Funk-a-fusion of Jazz, RU&B, Rock and Blues—Funk defines so much of LA’s core raised on bands including Cameo, the Ohio Players, Lakeside, Slave and Dazzband. But it was not just Funk, she was heavily influenced by Motown and Pop.
LA has been described as Chaka Kahn meets Phyllis Hyman. Phyllis, however, is LA’s alter ego; a contralto, who possesses a haunting similarity to Hyman whose vocal range, timbre and love of ballads with lyrics tug at your heart. L.A has recorded in the studio with members of the great jazz band, Pieces of a Dream. In addition to touring and performing at Jazz, R&B and Funk Festivals across the nation, LA chose to premiere this phenomenal production of The Phyllis Hyman Experience as a benefit performance in April at the Langston Hughes Community Center in Baltimore, MD, on behalf of the Youth Education Services Initiative, a core mission of the Center. We’re excited about the next stop on the touring schedule being in the DMV at the Anacostia Playhouse.
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3 performances only! – August 23-25, 2019
Friday & Sat at 8:00 p.m.
Sunday at 3:30 p.m.
Adult Gen – $35
VIP – $45 – Includes Hosted Reception and Signed Event Tee Shirt following Fri & Sat performances.