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Great Balls of Fire
Jerry Lee Lewis was the original bad boy of Rock & Roll. Led by Jason Cohen, who has played Lewis in nearly 80 cities across North America, Great Balls of Fire brings the ivory-smashing superstar back to life.
With hits from the ‘50s and beyond, including “Good Golly, Miss Molly,” “Shake, Rattle, and Roll,” and “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” this electrifying act will have you dancing in your seat.
Running Time
Knocks it out of the park
Cast
Justin Brown
Jason Cohen
Luke Darnell
Nathan Yates Douglass
Donald "Sno0py" Watts II
JUSTIN BROWN is a NYC-based performer with an especially varied career. He has performed on Broadway, National Tours, Luxury cruise ships, Theaters, Symphonies, Big Bands, and more. Justin specializes in Woodwinds, including Saxophones, Flute, Piccolo, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Recorders, and World Flutes. Justin grew up and began his music career in Memphis, TN, where he studied at the University of Memphis. He holds a Master’s in Multiple Woodwind Performance and a Bachelor’s in Music Education.
JASON COHEN is an actor, director, writer, musical director, and multi-instrumentalist, frequently working in more than one capacity on any given project. He is also the Director of Theatre Education for Axelrod Performing Arts Center (Deal, NJ), and volunteers with Justice Arts Coalition, which brings the arts to incarcerated people. He holds a BFA from NYU Tisch and has trained at RADA (London) and with Fiasco Theater (NYC). Jason lives in Manhattan and hotel rooms across the country. For more info about future projects, visit JasonCohenOnline.com.
LUKE DARNELL A fourth-generation performer, Luke’s family legacy includes Vaudeville, Broadway and film/TV. As an actor, musician, and stuntman he has performed on 4 continents in venues ranging from dive bars to theatres to arenas. Off-Broadway/NYC: The Other Josh Cohen, Cyrano de Bergerac (Christian) and The Goree All-Girl String Band. Las Vegas: Million Dollar Quartet (Perkins, Cash). Select regional: The Understudy (Jake), End Of The Rainbow (Mickey Deans), Jersey Boys (Gyp DeCarlo), MDQ (Perkins, Phillips), Oliver! (Bill Sykes). TV: “Gotham”, “Ghost Whisperer”, “General Hospital”, “Momsters,” and many films you haven’t seen.
NATHAN YATES DOUGLASS is thrilled to be rockin' n rollin' back at FST! He previously appeared at FST with The Swingaroos in The Music of the Night. Nathan is a NYC-based actor-musician who has appeared in productions and performances all over this country and beyond. His solo music work can be found on Spotify and most music streaming platforms. His next album, “Outros,” is planned for a late summer release. NathanYatesMusic.com
DONALD “SNO0PY” WATTS II, internationally known as Sno0py Watts, was born and raised in West Palm Beach Florida. He developed a love for music at three years old. After completing college, Watts began to work as the house drummer for musical theaters and quickly began touring the world. To date, he’s toured 40+ countries sharing his passion with the world. He’s captured the attention of many including ABC News and The Suncoast News Network.
Creative
Artistic Oversight | Catherine Randazzo
Scenic Designer | Bruce Price
Lighting Designer | Michael Pasquini
Sound Designer | Thom Korp
Sound & Lighting Board Operator I Zachary Sayre