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Je'Caryous Johnson Presents "SUPER FREAK: THE RICK JAMES STORY"

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Rating: 4.6 out of 5 based on 387 reviews

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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!"

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Rating: 4.6 out of 5 based on 387 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Superfreak

    by T slim on 3/26/24Music Hall Center - Detroit

    Awesome show ! The set production and how the music fits in with the story line the young actor playing a young Rick James was awesome u can tell his experience in stage acting however stokely was decent but u could have gotten someone with more experience but I understand u had to get a name to market and promote to sell tickets

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Street Songs.

    by Lando on 3/25/24Music Hall Center - Detroit

    I loved it. I saw R.J. at the Joe Lewis Arena twice years ago. The play was great and it keeps his music alive. Hope they put it on video so I can buy a copy, and give Ty James my email and number and tell her to call or text me. Lol.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    FANTASTIC PLAY

    by Fatima on 3/25/24

    The play was phenomenal. The entire cast & crew that were in front of curtain and the crew team behind the curtains did a FANTASTIC JOB. The sound, set, costume, was great! If I could see it again, I would!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    A Great Show!

    by Jacquie on 3/25/24

    This was one the best JJ plays I have attended. The cast was on point the production was good. I took 4 guests with me and our overall experience was 10/10. I loved it!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great Show

    by KP on 3/25/24Music Hall Center - Detroit

    Too much Hammer!!! Need more Prince and Michael !!!!!! Needed more Stokely !!!!!!!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Experience!!

    by MiMi on 3/25/24Music Hall Center - Detroit

    What an experience indeed!! I enjoyed the music and singing plus everyone involved exhibited an unforgettable performance!! I have been telling my family and friends about the show and how well delivered it was!! Everyone gave A1 vocals for all songs sung!! Throughly enjoyed the show!! So happy I came!!šŸ„°šŸŽ‰šŸŽŠ

  • Rating: 2 out of 5

    Not a good show!!

    by Bren on 3/25/24Music Hall Center - Detroit

    Not worth the money I spent...the show was slow and not enough about his life to hold our interest. My husband fell asleep...

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Phenomenal!

    by Sassydc on 3/25/24Music Hall Center - Detroit

    Great! Awesome! I loved the Rick James Story. It was entertaining and the best part his daughter helped produce it. This made it even more special. Great job!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Awesome Experience

    by BarbWJ on 3/24/24Music Hall Center - Detroit

    Honest, exciting, entertaining foretelling of the Rick James story. A marvel to behold. Well casted.

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Nice evening out with hubby

    by China woman on 3/24/24Shea's Performing Arts Center - Buffalo

    The audio for the first half not good at al do not hear or understand what was being said. lMet some new people took me back to some good times in my life

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Helpful reminders

    by Great experience on 3/24/24Music Hall Center - Detroit

    Enjoyed Ticketmaster experience, liked reminders ease of access to tickets and entrance.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Rick James

    by Tori on 3/24/24Music Hall Center - Detroit

    I enjoyed Stokley playing Rick James. It started out slow, but they turned up the heat the play was fire. I give it a 4.5 out of 5

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Superfreak

    by Booker on 3/24/24Shea's Performing Arts Center - Buffalo

    Exciting and entertaining . The cast was was very good. The dancing was on point. Some of the song were lip synced but still entertaining. Iā€™d go see it again though.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great show, performance was Awesome!!

    by Nasha G on 3/24/24Music Hall Center - Detroit

    Great show. You must see it! I had a awesome time.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Phenomenal show

    by Sgt Hutch on 3/24/24Music Hall Center - Detroit

    Let me start my saying Iā€™m not a person who frequently goes to plays. However Iā€™m am GLAD my wife said she wanted to go to this one. It was an awesome show. Awesome performances and awesome screenplay. I highly recommend encore performances.

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Great story, a few things could improve

    by DinBeelow on 3/24/24Shea's Performing Arts Center - Buffalo

    I found Rick Jamesā€™ story to be interesting. I actually learned a few things. Visually, this is a great production. The set is amazing. The acting is a little lackluster with the exception of Rickā€™s mom. She was fantastic. Otherwise, it seemed like a high school musical. The promoter allowed the venue to allow the audience to move about during the show. People were walking around, disrupting entire rows to get to their seat, blocking views, talking out loud. That was incredibly distracting and annoying.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great play

    by Cell on 3/24/24Music Hall Center - Detroit

    The play was great definitely would recommend it. I learned a lot and the actors were great. The music was on point and Stokley playing Rick James was a great casting.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Very entertaining

    by Sp on 3/24/24Shea's Performing Arts Center - Buffalo

    Loved the music and very informative Many things i didn t know about ricks life

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Cold Blooded

    by Ms Tera on 3/24/24

    My cousin and I attended the show as part of her birthday month. I'm sooo glad we did. This was Rick James all over again. I had the pleasure of seeing Rick James, Tina Marie and The Time before his passing. This play is the second best thing to Rick James after his real life stage performance. Great Job Je'Caryous Johnson on another great story.šŸ’ŖšŸ¾

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Awesome

    by badgirltucker on 3/23/24

    The show was great! He played Rick James amazing. The singing, dancing & storyline was perfect!