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How Sweet it Is
Created by Luke McMasterHow Sweet it Is
How Sweet it Is
Created by Luke McMasterWhen Motown Records burst onto the scene, it changed popular music forever. This show celebrates the iconic songs, stories, and surprising connections between Motown stars and music legends. With fresh takes on classics like “How Sweet It Is,” “You Can’t Hurry Love,” and “Stop in the Name of Love,” it explores Motown’s legacy—enriched by personal accounts of collaborations with The Beatles, Eric Clapton, and James Taylor.
Running Time
Music will always find its way to us, with or without our help
Cast
Miles Aubrey
Luke McMaster
Louis Tucci
MILES AUBREY is thrilled to return to FST after last year’s Music of Laurel Canyon cabaret! Broadway: Ring of Fire and a nine-year run as Norm Waxman in Jersey Boys. Regional credits include North Shore, Flat Rock Playhouse, Casa Manana, Goodspeed, Tennessee Rep and Lyric. Select TV/Film: Charlie Calello in Clint Eastwood’s adaptation of Jersey Boys; Fatal Attraction, Unsolved Mysteries, Comedy Central’s Onion News Network and SportsDome; Tony Awards, Tonight Show, Ellen, Today Show, Live with Seth Meyers, Daily Show and others. A sought after Nashville musician, Miles has toured the world with major label artists. Guitar endorsements include Taylor, PRS, Fender, Kyser, Reverend, and others. Miles has shared the stage with the likes of Kenny Loggins, Willie Nelson, Jennifer Nettles, and was a featured artist at NAMM’s All-Star Guitar Night.
LUKE MCMASTER has a captivating stage presence with a deep connection to Motown. His “Songs Of Smokey” album was praised by Smokey Robinson, a relationship that fuels his dynamic performances. Best known for his Billboard hit “Good Morning, Beautiful” with Jim Brickman, and an accomplished songwriter for artists like Rihanna, McMaster’s true calling is the stage. In How Sweet It Is, he shares his passion, shaped by collaborations with legends such as Smokey Robinson, Motown hitmaker Lamont Dozier (of Holland-Dozier-Holland), and soul legend, The Rascals’ Felix Cavaliere.
LOUIS TUCCI is happy to return to FST after appearing in On the Road. Louis is an Actor/Multi-Instrumentalist/Composer based in NYC. Broadway: Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story. Off-Broadway: The Other Josh Cohen, Return to the Forbidden Planet. Film/TV: State Park (with Ted Nugent!), Flying (with Keanu Reeves!), High Maintenance and The Blacklist. Louis co-wrote Artificial World with Julee Cruise (of Twin Peaks), for Wes Craven’s Scream. Martin Gore of Depeche Mode released their song “In My Other World” on Counterfeit 2 (EMI). Louis is part of the musical duo, The Botch-A-Cools, with his wife, Nancy Slusser.
Creative
Line Producer | Catherine Randazzo
Lighting Design | Andrew Gray
Sound Design | Nicholas Christensen
Sound and Lightboard Operator | Matthew Parvin