Talent Profile

Talent Biography

Jefferson McDonald tears Rock ‘N’ Roll out of the jukebox and puts it right back where it belongs, on stage, with a dazzling interpretation of the beloved classics that redefined the boundaries of music. Jefferson McDonald’s Great Balls of Fire showcases Jefferson’s uniquely brash, rocket-fueled performance style influenced by the likes of Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Charlie Rich, Chuck Berry and Elvis Presley.

The award-winning actor has garnered praise for his classical, blues and Rock ‘N’ Roll interpretations, recently receiving rhe City Beat of Cincinnati Award for Best Musical Actor. The Times Union says that “McDonald explodes off the stage as Jerry Lee Lewis.” “Great Balls of Fire” is an unrelenting sequence of hits from the golden era of Rock ‘N’ Roll, as Jefferson and his band smash through some of the greatst hits of all time, hits that defined an era and continue to stand the test of time.

Show Description

2 x 45 minute shows

Show 1: The Birth of Rock & Roll

Show 2: The Sun Records Experience