About the World Premiere

From the creator of Cincinnati King comes the life and times of King Records star Little Willie John. You love the music, now hear his personal story. This intimate and captivating world premiere recounts his meteoric career and turbulent life in the music industry fast-lane. The show features hits from the King Records catalog – including "Fever," "My Love Is," "Shakin'" and, of course, "Need Your Love So Bad." An extraordinary portrait of one of the most talented, influential and underrated R&B singers of all time.

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Running Time

The show runs 90 minutes. There is no intermission.

Advisory

Recommended for adults and teenage audiences. This musical docudrama celebrates the life of R&B talented singer, whose behind-the-scenes tales feature some mild adult language and mature themes.

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Joel Greenberg

Oct 4, 2021, 11:00 AM

Role : Guitarist

Order : 80

Joel is a Cincinnati native and performs regularly as a freelance guitarist and multi-instrumentalist. He first performed at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park in 2011 and has enjoyed being a part of many shows since. Productions include Beehive: The 60s Musical; Always, Patsy Cline; Low Down Dirty Blues; Little Shop of Horrors; and Once on this Island. Joel attended the University of Cincinnati-College Conservatory of Music as a Jazz Studies major and loves to perform music across many genres. Joel has toured nationally and works with many regional groups and theatre companies. Outside of performing, Joel is a co-owner of the Cincinnati Music Academy where he and more than 40 independent instructors give music lessons.

Not able to see the show in-person? Pay what you can starting at $10 to stream the production from home, Dec. 13-26.