F E A T U R E D R E V I E W S
"Hell hath no fury like the working class crushed by the privileged few at the top of the heap, and V. Savoy McIlwain demonstrates that soundly when tackling the titular role of Sweeney Todd. Aloof and detached yet vocally resonant, McIlwain is a monstrous master or perhaps a masterful monster when it comes to traversing the darkened path that Sweeney descends. With a hypnotically dangerous sound, the moment he opens his mouth to sing during “No Place Like London” there is a chill that creeps into the room and does not abate until the show’s finally. McIlwain’s vocal tenacity is second to none in the production and he is not afraid to put his voice out there in numbers like “My Friends” and “Epiphany”, both of which elicited very strong, albeit strikingly different, emotional responses from both character and audience. McIlwain creates a compassionate hell demon in Sweeney; you simply can’t take your eyes off of him whenever he’s on stage."
-Amanda N. Gunther, Theatre Bloom, 2018
"And then there’s that Lord-have-mercy treacherous smooth talking drenched in seduction and maliciousness dryer played by V. Savoy Mcllwain. What that man can do with his hips thrusting, then crouched in saber tooth tiger like position ready to pounce must be seen to be believed. The dryer tumbles and can overheat and Mcllwain portrays the power with barely contained passion and fury."
-DC Theatre Scene
"V. Savoy McIlwain's Marcello was simply superb. Not only is his voice solid, attractive, and beautifully produced throughout the range, but it also allied to a wonderful alive and vital stage presence. Every look, every gesture energized the proceedings and contributed to the musical momentum of the evening. More of this wonderful artist, please!"
-San Francisco Classical Voice
"Savoy McIlwain, is another highlight of the evening... The man personifies everything one expects in a world-class boxing coach - smart, demanding and intimidating."
- Opera Today
''V. Savoy McIlwain... tackled Ol' Man River"and received a standing ovation. His rendition of the song was powerful, not only for his gorgeous voice, but for his nuanced interpretation." - DCMetro Theater Arts
E V E N T S
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Written and Directed by
Tazewell Thompson
Vocal Arrangements and
Music Direction
Dianne Adams McDowell
When April 26, 2019 - June 2, 2019
Where
The Kreeger Theater
@ Arena Stage
1101 6th St SW
Washington, DC 2002
presents
A Civil War Christmas:
An American Musical Celebration
by Paula Vogel
When November 29, 2018 -
December 23, 2018
Where 1524 Spring Hill Road
Tyson, VA 22102
(703) 854-18564
presents
Sweeney Todd by Stephen Sondheim
When September 6, 2018 -
September 23, 2018
Where
The Horowitz Visual and
Performing Arts Center:
Studio Theatre
10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044
United States of America
(443) 518-1500
presents
Caroline or Change by Tony Kushner
When January 25 - February 26, 2017
Where
4545 East-West Highway
Bethesda, MD 208146
United States of America
presents
Jelly's Last Jam! by George C. Wolfe
When August 2 -September 11, 2016
Where
4200 Campbell Ave.
Arlington, Virginia 22206
United States of America
Hung Tao Choy Mei
presents
Paul Robeson: On My Journey Now!
When March 6, 2016
Where
Millennium Stage
John F. Kennedy Center
2700 F st NW
Washington, DC 20566
United States of America
presents
Lost in the Stars by
Kurt Weil
(Appearance Cancelled
due to illness)
When February 12 - 20, 2016
Where
John F. Kennedy Center
2700 F st NW
Washington, DC 20566
United States of America
presents
Porgy and Bess by
George Gershwin
When
March 3 -14, 2015
Where
Amsterdam RAI
Europaplein
NL 1078 GZ
Amsterdam
Presents
Porgy and Bess by
George Gershwin
When March 2-4, 2015
Where
Claudius Prinsenlaan 8
4811 DK Breda
Netherlands
Presents
Tawawa House by
Zenobia Powell Perry
When May 2 & May 4, 2014
Where Gallo Center for the Arts
1000 I Street,
Modesto, CA
Presents
Puccni's La Boheme
When July 26, August 1, August 10, 2014
Where Ed Roberts Campus
3075 Adeline St.,
Berkeley, CA
