January 31, 2019
Lead actor Jonah Barricklo portrays Huey Calhoun in one of the musical numbers. Photos by Julie Cordeiro.
Boston Arts Academy students staged “Memphis: The Musical” at the Strand Theatre for three performances last Friday and Saturday. The Friday night premeire was preceded by a VIP reception featuring Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, who received the BAA Champion Award.
Danny Rivera, leading a dance routine with cast.
Boston Arts Academy students dance during a scene from “Memphis: The Musical.”
Lead actors Danielle Barnes (Felicia Farrell) and Jonah Barricklo (Huey Calhoun).
The cast of Memphis in relaxed mode.
Danny Rivera with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley.
Suffolk County Sheriff and Boston Arts Academy Foundation board member Steve Tompkins, actor and BAAF board member Malik Yoba, and Suffolk County District Attorney Rachel Rollins.
