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Based on the life of St. Louis soul music icon Donny Hathaway.

This powerful one-man show is based on the life of St. Louis soul music icon Donny Hathaway. Twisted Melodies is an immersive and crushing play about the brilliant singer and composer’s compelling inner struggle. Torn between the muses that inspire him and the mental illness that torments him, Hathaway evaluates his life in a gripping performance by St. Louis native Kelvin Roston, Jr. 

Right Photo Credit: Kelvin Roston Jr., Twisted Melodies; Photo Credits: Jon Gitchoff

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Donnita Hathaway

MUSICAL JOURNEY

Embark on a soulful and unforgettable musical journey as we invite you to immerse yourself in the timeless melodies and profound artistry of Donny Hathaway through some of his greatest hits.

(To listen to the full playlist please open Spotify.)

PHOTOS

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Kelvin Roston Jr., Twisted Melodies : Photo Credits: Jon Gitchoff

About Kelvin Roston Jr.

CREATOR & PERFORMER

Kelvin Roston Jr. is excited to share Twisted Melodies with his hometown of

St. Louis for his debut at The Rep! It’s a labor of love that began at The Black Rep under the mentorship of Ron Himes.

 

Some favorite credits include:

Oedipus Rex (Oedipus),

King Hedley II (King Hedley),

Five Guys Named Moe (Four-Eyed Moe),

and many others.

 

Recent credits include:

Clue (Mercury Theater)

The Color Purple (MSMT)

The Wiz (Fulton Theatre).

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VIDEO

Videos

Twisted Melodies

Twisted Melodies

Twisted Melodies
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Exclusive Interview with Kelvin Roston, Jr. of Twisted Melodies

Exclusive Interview with Kelvin Roston, Jr. of Twisted Melodies

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Lalah Hathaway remembers her father Donny Hathaway

Lalah Hathaway remembers her father Donny Hathaway

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Twisted Melodies Trailer

Twisted Melodies Trailer

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EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

Edu. Resorces
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Psychology of a Genius

A 2017 Interview with Kelvin at Baltimore Center Stage about the Creation and Evolution of

Twisted Melodies

READ • WATCH • LISTEN

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