Reign Morton In ICONversations Set For The Colony Theatre In Burbank this Month

ICONversations, a musical journey with vocal artist Reign Morton, will play four performances only at the Colony Theatre in Burbank from July 20-23. Singing the songs that have stood the test of time from musical artists like Frank Sinatra, Marvin Gaye, Bob Marley, Prince, Whitney Houston, Donny Hathaway, and Michael Jackson, Morton weaves a musical love letter to his father via creative storytelling and incredible music. Joining Morton in the show is Maiya Sykes, Postmodern Jukebox front woman and finalist on NBC's The Voice. The tribute concert is directed by Kinnik Sky and features musical direction by Grammy Award-winner Dave Yaden.

Reign Morton is a recognized singer, songwriter, actor, and writer. He has appeared in films, theatre, and daytime and primetime TV. His most notable role as Cashius Kibideaux on General Hospital for which he earned a Daytime Emmy Award for Best Daytime Drama along with his cast. His recent credits include Whitney Houston's biopic Whitney (as Eddie Murphy), The New Edition Story, E! Entertainment's s Clean House, For the Record: Tarantino, and the PureFlix.com series Hilton Head Island. Morton has worked alongside industry greats, from being directed by Angela Bassett and Antoine Fuqua to being coached by music legend Stevie Wonder. He has traveled internationally as a musician in Paris, Japan, and Canada. His work in Paris includes a chart-topping song, "Speed Dating," which features the group Klan Kil-êla.

Morton has taken on a Producer/Performer role with ICONversations. This debut stage production is part musical love letter to his father and part tribute concert honoring iconic music legends. Said Morton, "It's such an honor to present this show in such a historic and beautiful space as the Colony Theatre. Truly humbling."

Director Kinnik Sky is a veteran of stage, television, and film. An American Idol finalist, she has appeared in countless plays and musicals over the last 20 years including Dreamgirls, For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf, and Madea's Class Reunion. In 2010, she launched her Production Company Dazzal Mi (Dazzle Me) Entertainment. Under the company's banner, Sky has written, produced, and starred in several stage productions and web series. To date, Dazzal Mi has received nine NAACP Theatre Award nominations and garnered five wins.

Musical Director Dave Yaden is a Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter and pianist who has played and written with some of the best in the business, including Josh Kelley, Pierce the Veil, Tonic, Spin Doctors, Tyler Hilton, Lady Antebellum, Ryan Tedder (One Republic), Mindi Abair, and many others. His 'Billy Joel meets The Band' sound is classic rock with touches of modern pop and Americana.

The running schedule for ICONversations is Thursday 7/20 at 8pm, Friday 7/21 at 8pm, Saturday 7/22 at 8pm, and Sunday 7/23 at 3pm. Admission is $35 and tickets may be purchased online at www.colonytheatre.org or by phone at (866) 811-4111. The Colony Theatre is located at 555 N. Third Street (between Cyprus and Magnolia) in Burbank, 91502. Ample free onsite parking is available.

Photo courtesy of The Colony Theatre

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