Great Balls of Fire

June 3 – June 25

Jerry Lee Lewis was the original bad boy of Rock & Roll. Jason Cohen, who played Lewis in over 80 cities across North America in the national tour of the Million Dollar Quartet, brings the ivory-smashing superstar to life in this theatrical concert. He found a connection with ‘The Killer’ through his music, and with a multi- talented, multi-instrumental band, they perform all the hits you love. You’ll hear “Good Golly, Miss Molly,” “Shake, Rattle, and Roll,” “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” “High School Confidential,” “What’d I Say” and more. Featuring additional songs of Lewis’ friends like Buddy Holly, Elvis and Johnny Cash, New Orleans jazz and gospel favorites that inspired Lewis, Great Balls of Fire will have the audiences dancing, singing and screaming “Goodness Gracious!”

Rated G

Running Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes

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Great Balls of Fire

June 3 – June 25

Jerry Lee Lewis was the original bad boy of Rock & Roll. Jason Cohen, who played Lewis in over 80 cities across North America in the national tour of the Million Dollar Quartet, brings the ivory-smashing superstar to life in this theatrical concert. He found a connection with ‘The Killer’ through his music, and with a multi- talented, multi-instrumental band, they perform all the hits you love. You’ll hear “Good Golly, Miss Molly,” “Shake, Rattle, and Roll,” “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” “High School Confidential,” “What’d I Say” and more. Featuring additional songs of Lewis’ friends like Buddy Holly, Elvis and Johnny Cash, New Orleans jazz and gospel favorites that inspired Lewis, Great Balls of Fire will have the audiences dancing, singing and screaming “Goodness Gracious!”

Rated G

Running Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes

Jason Cohen
Jason Cohen (Jerry Lee Lewis) is an actor, director, writer, musical director, and multi-instrumentalist, frequently working in more than one capacity on any given project. With his production company Emmett Productions (EmmettProductionsLLC.com) he created and produces Great Balls of Fire and is developing additional projects. As an actor, he has played Jerry Lee Lewis in Million Dollar Quartet on the national tour and in numerous regional theatres, performing the show in over 80 cities across North America. He holds a BFA from NYU Tisch and has trained at RADA (London) and with Fiasco Theater (NYC). Jason lives in Manhattan and hotel rooms across the country. For more info about future projects, visit JasonCohenOnline.com.
Justin Brown
Justin Brown (Saxophone, Clarinet, Piccolo, Flute, Harmonica, Mandolin, Vocals) is a NYC-based performer with an especially varied career. He has performed on Broadway, national tours, luxury cruise ships, theaters, symphonies, big bands, and more. Justin specializes in woodwinds, including saxophones, flute, piccolo, clarinet, bass clarinet, recorders, and world flutes. Justin grew up and began his music career in Memphis, TN, where he studied at the University of Memphis. He holds a Master’s in Multiple Woodwind Performance and a Bachelor’s in Music Education.
Jon Rossi
Jon Rossi (Drums, Vocals) is excited to return to the Dutch Apple where he was seen in two productions of Million Dollar Quartet. Past productions: four national tours of Million Dollar Quartet (Fluke, Music Director & Supervisor); national tour of A Night With Janis Joplin (Drums, Music Director); 20th Anniversary tour of Smokey Joe's Café (Drums); national tour of A Charlie Christmas: Live on Stage (Shermy, Drums), and numerous regional theatres. Jon is also the host and producer of The Rossifari Podcast, a zoo and animal conservation themed podcast. Say hi @rossidrums and @rossifari
Ben Sheppard
Ben Sheppard (Bass, Vocals) is thrilled to be returning to the stage to tell this joyful story with Jason! A few of his favorite credits include - Film/TV: Rise (Sean/Bass) - NBC. Theater: Civil War Voices (Joseph Harris/Guitar/Drums) - Walnut Street Theatre, Hank Williams: Lost Highway (Hoss) - Gretna Theatre, Million Dollar Quartet (Brother Jay) - Northern Stage, Buddy! The Buddy Holly Story (Joe B. Maudlin) - The Old Creamery Theatre, Holiday Inn (Featured Ensemble/Bass) - Walnut Street Theatre, Man of La Mancha (Tenorio) - NYU Skirball. Education: NYU Steinhardt. Lovenz to his family, friends: you are all a constant source of love and inspiration. I don’t know where I’d be without all of you. Web: bensheppard.co Insta & TikTok: @itsbensheppard
Spiff Wiegand
Spiff Wiegand (Guitar, Violin, Vocals) plays over 20 instruments and is an accomplished songwriter and recording engineer. He has been featured on TV with Jimmy Fallon and John Oliver. Spiff performs as a one man band on up to 7 instruments at once without using technology. He recently appeared as Buddy Holly in Buddy! The Buddy Holly Story. National Tours: War Horse, Fame. New York: Red Roses, Green Gold (Minetta Lane), New York Animals (Bedlam Theatre Company), Much Ado About Nothing (Theatre for a New Audience). Regional: The Buddy Holly Story (Music Theatre of CT, Florida Studio Theatre) Indecent (Palm Beach Dramaworks, Pittsburgh Public), Ring of Fire (Actors Playhouse Miami, Infinity Annapolis), Woody Sez (People's Light, Houston Stages), Mark Twain's River of Song (Milwaukee Repertory). Get exclusive original music at www.Patreon.com/SpiffWiegand.

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