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The stage bursts to life in the gritty streets of Buffalo, the backdrop for the arrival of the King of Punk Funk, Mr. Rick James.
Standing 5'11" with his iconic braids and leather-clad body, Rick's flamboyant and unruly stage persona takes center stage. Super Freak: The Rick James Story" brings Rick James' turbulent life to the stage, creating a musical extravaganza that immerses the audience in a vibrant and sensual showcase of his popular hits such as "Give It to Me Baby," "Mary Jane," and "Super Freak."
Beyond the glittering facade, the musical explores the layers of Rick's internal struggles and insane lifestyle filled with sex, drugs, and music. "Super Freak: The Rick James Story" captures the essence of a musical icon, leaving audiences with an unforgettable experience and the resounding declaration, "He's Rick James, Bitch!"
The show was fantastic!! The acting, the staging, the costumes and especially the music and the singing!! I didn’t know who Stokley was until after the show. He was super as Rick James!! Ty James being there was an unexpected surprise!! Can’t wait for more of these productions!!
OMG the play was wonderful, it was worth seeing it on a hump day!!! The music brought back so many memories! Still rocking his music as we speak…Go see Stokley as “Rick James” he is a phenomenal singer…just order Rick James books of of Barnes and Noble…God Bless you Ty (his daughter) and the rest of his children as well!
Sat in balcony and seats were amazing and sound and light and atmosphere was wonderful the cast very good job,
Great show! Not only was it very entertaining, it was also very informative about the life of Rick James
Man this show was AMAZING!! Not only entertaining but informative. It taught me so many things that I didn't know about Rick James. The music, the laughs and OMG Stokely! He was absolutely INCREDIBLE, he definitely EMBODIED Rick James. If you haven't seen the show or you're on the fence, just GO, you won't regret it!!!!!
Great show, everything about this play was great. I saw it in Akron, OH. The cast was absolutely perfect!! Great talent all the way around.
The venue was nice. The story line was close to the actual life of Slick Rick. The songs were great.
Overall a great show.. Stokley was the highlight with his voice and energy. The first half telling the story of his early life felt a bit long and clunky. The second half that highlighted the “Rick James” as we came to know him felt skipped and rushed at times.. but again Stokley’s energy and voice were key! If you are BIG Rick James fan -would recommend it
Rick James was such a complex extremely talented man. What I didn't know that I learn in the show was, he was original suppose to write a hit album fore Diana Ross but Ashford & Simpson did it instead. "Imagine the hits we missed"His approach with Barry Gordy was all or nothing. Thus, Tina Marie was produced instead. Legend. Didn't realize M.C. Hammer "Can't touch this is really a version of "Super Freak "by Rick James. Rick sued Motown records therefore, they retaliated, he could only write & produce for other performers and gave them their biggest hits. He barely missed being a victim of Charles Mansion killings @ Sharon Tates home, he stay home due to a migraine and a praying mother. He was introduced to drugs by promoters of Crosby, Stills & Nash while in Canada as a young man. This show worth seeing and although it's a bit cheeky you will not be able to remain in your seat. Kudos to his daughter & the producer & the talent line up for bringing truth, talent & history to the stage.
The play was very good, but could have been shorter. I would eliminate most of the story in the first half of the play. His beginning with CSN was interesting but too drawn out. Condense that part. The connection to the Tate murders should stay. The play really began for me when Stokely came out (You and I.) He was awesome! His singing was spectacular. He had Rick James' mannerisms and attitude down pat. You can't tell it all about anyone, but some of the stuff in the beginning was too much information. The voices of Tina Marie and Mrs. James were also fantastic! With some overhauling, this play could be Broadway bound.
