Vicksburg native Quinton Powell has been cast in the world premiere of a Bobby Rush musical at New Stage Theatre in Jackson, Mississippi, vicksburgnews.com reported. Powell will portray Chuck Berry and Donnell Ruch in the production, which runs through Nov. 1.
According to vicksburgnews.com, Powell’s music education path began at Warrenton Elementary School and the Academy of Innovation, where he participated in elementary school choir, junior high band and the All-State Honor Choir. He later studied vocal music at Mississippi School of the Arts from 2019 to 2021.
Beyond his stage work, Powell has served as assistant choir teacher at Oak Grove Middle School in Hattiesburg during the 2025-2026 school year, vicksburgnews.com reported. He also works as a contract vocal performance consultant for Clinton High School’s a cappella choirs, the outlet reported.
Powell’s previous theatre credits include productions of Frozen at Picayune Theatre and Big Fish with the Brick Street Players, according to vicksburgnews.com. He is pursuing a career in musical theatre.
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