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Twisted Melodies at Apollo Theater

Why see Twisted Melodies?

Donny Hathaway - A Legend

Kelvin Roston, Jr. is Donny Hathaway in this powerful one-man show. Based on the life and music of the legendary 70's soul singer Twisted Melodies delves into the man behind the music and his inner turmoils as he battles between his muses and his mental health.

Best known for his duets with Roberta Flack, Donny Hathaway was a prolific musician back in the 1970's. Forever battling with inner demons, Hathaway unfortunately committed suicide at the age of 33, this wasn't before he had built a glittering career for himself. With hits like "The Ghetto", "This Christmas", and "You've Got a Friend" Hathaway became one of the most influential soul singers of his era, with the Whispers even recording a tribute called, "Song for Donny" and featuring it on their break-through album.

Key Information

Audience

12+

Run Time

One hour and 30minutes, with no intermission

Dates

Finished Jun 2, 2019

Reviews

Customer reviews

5 reviews, average rating: (5.0 Stars)

KA

ABSOLUTELY ASTONISHING

We’re just leaving The Atlas Center for the Performing Arts. We saw a play called Twisted Melodies. It’s about the life and death of the musical genius Donny Hathaway. I have been to hundreds of plays, and some were outstanding, but I have NEVER had a more profound theatrical experience. Twisted Melodies ABSOLUTELY blew us away!!! This is a MUST SEE if you enjoy REALLY good theatre. ... Read more

PJ Thomas

Twisted Melodies

Run don't walk to get your ticket for this play. We saw it in Baltimore and when Kelvin walked out and sat down at the piano and started singing and playing, we thought it was a recording. The brother walks, looks, sings and plays like Donny Hathaway. We're going to see it again in NYC. It's just that good. ... Read more

Kim Jarrett

Twisted Melodies

Kelvin Rolston becomes Donny Hathaway in this wonderful depiction of Severe Mental Health and how it tormented this Musical Genius. I highly recommend this Play. ... Read more

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