Stokley Stars As Rick James In Super Freak: The Rick James Story

Je’Caryous Johnson, recognized producer, director and writer is back at it with a new production. Je’Caryous Johnson Entertainment, the company that brought us The Set It Off Stage Play and the New Jack City Stage Play, is gearing up for one of his biggest shows yet, Super Freak: The Rick James Story! And now we know, Mint Condition’s Stokley stars as Rick James.

Stokley Williams has an amazing voice, and the music knowledge, having been in the business since the early 90s as a musician. While he doesn’t have much theater experience, a musical is the perfect fit for him.

Super Freak: The Rick James Story synopsis

The stage bursts to life in the gritty streets of Buffalo, the backdrop for the arrival of the King of Punk Funk, Mr. Rick James.

Standing 5’11” with his iconic braids and leather-clad body, Rick’s flamboyant and unruly stage persona takes center stage. Super Freak: The Rick James Story” brings Rick James’ turbulent life to the stage, creating a musical extravaganza that immerses the audience in a vibrant and sensual showcase of his popular hits such as “Give It to Me Baby,” “Mary Jane,” and “Super Freak.”

Stokley stars as Rick James on the tour which kicks off in Houston, in mid March. The tour runs until the end of June where it ends in Atlanta. See the full set of announced dates below.

Super Freak: The Rick James Story musical tour dates

Houston, TX The Hobby Center March 14 – 17
Buffalo, NY Shea’s Buffalo Theatre March 20
Detroit, MI Music Hall March 21 – 24
Raleigh, NC Memorial Auditorium March 27 – 28
Washington, DC The National Theatre April 2 – 7
Wallingford, CT Toyota Oakdale Theatre April 10
Boston, MA Emerson Colonial Theatre April 11
Brooklyn, NY Kings Theatre April 12 – 14
Norfolk, VA Chrysler Hall April 17
Richmond, VA Altria Theater April 18
Philadelphia, PA The Met Philadelphia April 20
Baltimore, MD Lyric Theatre April 21
Akron, OH Akron Civic Theatre April 24
Milwaukee, WI Miller High Life Theatre April 26
Chicago, IL Arie Crown Theater April 26 – 27
Columbus, OH Palace Theatre April 28
Cincinnati, OH Taft Theatre May 1
Louisville, KY Palace Theatre May 2
Memphis, TN Orpheum Theatre May 3 – 4
St. Louis, MO Stifel Theatre May 5
Dallas, TX TBAAL May 9 – 12
Jacksonville, FL Moran Theater May 15 – 16
Columbia, SC Township Auditorium May 17
Fayetteville, NC Crown Theater May 18
North Charleston, SC North Charleston PAC May 19
Little Rock, AR Robinson Center May 28
Birmingham, AL BJCC Concert Hall May 30
New Orleans, LA Saenger Theater June 2
Los Angeles, CA Hollywood Pantages Theatre June 6 – 8
Atlanta, GA Cobb Energy June 29 – 31