GOLDEN BOY

Jason appeared in the leading role of Joe in Golden Boy at the Greenwich Theatre

Music Charles Strauss
Lyrics Lee Adams
Original Book Clifford Odets and William Gibson
Revised Book & Lyrics Rick Jacobs
Directed by Rick Jacobs

Joe Wellington is determined to break out of Harlem and make it as a boxer. Despite the disapproval of his family, he hooks up with a manager and after a string of losses, things start to go his way... but as he starts to win in the ring, life outside starts to spiral out of control.

With Eddie Satin, the best manager there is, showing an interest in Joe, the woman of his dreams slipping out of reach and his toughest opponent yet lined up in the ring, the stage is set for the fight of his life.

"Musical aficionados are always looking to fall in love with an unfamiliar show - this provides a golden opportunity to fall hard." New York Times

Read Jason's thoughts on the role in the Attitude Interview

REVIEWS

" As Joe, a lean Jason Pennycooke suggests a boxer with some brains as well as brawn and demonstrates natty footwork both on the dance floor and in the ring. After the Greenwich run , this certainly deserves to go a few extra rounds."- Evening Standard

One of the best things about the evening besides the tremendous array of terrific black talent on stage, is the way it shows ordinary black people struggling in a white man's world. The major performances are a knockout - particularly from Jason Pennycooke as the wiry and rather winsome Joe. - The Guardian

Jason Pennycooke as the young hopeful Joe balances a superb physical performance with a fine tenor voice. Pennycooke grows into his character naturally through the songs.- The Stage

The choreographer Mykal Rand provides lively, jitterbugging dances and solos in which Pennycooke shines, his muscular,lithe figure expressive of anguish and joy.- The Independent

The cast do well on a tight budget. Jason Pennycooke makes a wiry, engaging lead - The Times

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