Memphis Tony Howell & Co. Memphis Tony Howell & Co.

“Glover is, quite simply, a star… magnetic stage presence and a glorious voice”

As Felicia Farrell, an aspiring singer and Huey's love interest, Montego Glover is, quite simply, a star. Glover has a magnetic stage presence and a glorious voice. When she sings “Colored Woman” you will feel every ounce of her frustration and fear.  Glover is so talented, you'll just want to hear her sing. Every time she opens her mouth you'll feel the hair at the back of your neck stand up, so pure is her voice and so direct are her emotions. Glover's resemblance to Diana Ross is striking, but when she goes into the Supremes/ “Dreamgirls” number, she is truly stunning. 

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Memphis Tony Howell & Co. Memphis Tony Howell & Co.

“Brilliantly realized in a ferociously emotional portrayal… draws screams of appreciation from the audience”

This rise and fall of Huey Calhoun plot is also about the rise into prominence of black music and singer Felicia Farrell, brilliantly realized in a ferociously emotional portrayal by Montego Glover. Her powerfully stunning singing voice appears to have no limitations. She rips into a powerful octave, arms flung wide overhead, at the end of “I Can't Shake the Blues.” Her savagely emotional rendition of “Colored Woman” set off by unbelievable power at the top of her vocal range, draws screams of appreciation from the audience. 

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