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Vicksburg’s Powell to take the stage in Bobby Rush musical
Vicksburg native Quinton Powell takes the stage in the Bobby Rush musical. Discover his journey and upcoming performance.
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Vicksburg native Quinton Powell to take the stage in a Bobby Rush musical.
Powell is pursuing a career in musical theatre and is set to perform in “Slippin’ Through the Cracks: The Bobby Rush Musical”. The production is a New Stage Theatre’s debuting world premier in Jackson, Miss.
Powell will play the roles of Chuck Berry and Donnell Ruch in the production which runs through Nov. 1.
Powell attended Warrenton Elementary School and the Academy of Innovation. His musical journey included elementary school choir, junior high band and participation in the All-State Honor Choir. He later studied vocal music at Mississippi School of the Arts from 2019 to 2021.
Powell has also been featured in “Frozen” at Picayune Theatre and “Big Fish” by the Brick Street Players.
Beyond performing, Quintin served as Assistant Choir Teacher at Oak Grove Middle School in Hattiesburg during the 2025–2026 school year and continues to work as a contract vocal performance consultant for
Clinton High School’s a cappella choirs.
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