| 'Revolution in the Elbow' with Cady Huffman and Kate Shindle Opens Tomorrow | |
| Posted by: | Official_Press_Release 06:04 pm EDT 08/12/14 |
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| REVOLUTION IN THE ELBOW OF RAGNAR AGNARSSON FURNITURE PAINTER A WORLD PREMIERE MUSICAL WITH CADY HUFFMAN AND KATE SHINDLE OPENS TOMORROW AT THE MINETTA LANE THEATRE Tony Award winner Cady Huffman and Kate Shindle head the cast of the world premiere musical REVOLUTION IN THE ELBOW OF RAGNAR AGNARSSON FURNITURE PAINTER, with book, music & lyrics by Ívar Páll Jónsson, based on a story by Ívar and Gunnlaugur Jónsson. Opening Night is tomorrow (Wednesday) at 7 PM at the Minetta Lane Theatre, 18 Minetta Lane (just a few steps from Sixth Ave. one block south of W. 3rd St.) Under the direction of Bergur Ingólfsson, the cast features Cady Huffman (Tony winner for The Producers, The Will Rogers Follies, The Nance, “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “The Good Wife”), Kate Shindle (Cabaret, Jekyll & Hyde, Legally Blonde, Capote, Lucky Stiff), Michael Biren (Cinderella, Billy Elliot), Patrick Boll (Mamma Mia!, Death of a Salesman, “Gossip Girl”), Zach Cossman (Blue Man Group, Band Geeks), Karli Dinardo (“Silversun”), Rick Faugno (Jersey Boys, The Will Rogers Follies, Wonderful Town), Danielle Kelsey (Young Frankenstein), Graydon Long (“The Carrie Diaries”), Brad Nacht (The Producers, Billy Elliot, The Addams Family), Marrick Smith (Fun Home, Crossing Swords), and Jesse Wildman (Ghost). Choreography for REVOLUTION IN THE ELBOW OF RAGNAR AGNARSSON FURNITURE PAINTER is by Lee Proud, with music direction by award-winning Icelandic Indie rock musician Stefán Örn Gunnlaugsson. REVOLUTION IN THE ELBOW OF RAGNAR AGNARSSON FURNITURE PAINTER is a surreal and philosophical story of a small and somewhat naïve nation located in the elbow of Ragnar Agnarsson and their desire for greatness. Roiled by passion and great ambition, what will this once-idyllic community find... riches, ruin or redemption? The heart of REVOLUTION IN THE ELBOW OF RAGNAR AGNARSSON FURNITURE PAINTER lies in its songs, which were written over the course of several years by Ívar Páll Jónsson — a gifted Icelandic songwriter who pursued fronting a rock band several years ago and released an album, but felt confined in the spotlight. He worked as a journalist but kept writing songs, and ultimately, with the encouragement of his younger brother Gunnlaugur, found his comfort zone behind the curtain. He wrote the entire score and, with his brother, the book for the musical. The songs, which can be heard on the musical’s new concept recording, evoke influences from David Bowie, Radiohead, Grizzly Bear, the Pixies, Sufjan Stevens, and more. The album is performed by singers from an array of Icelandic bands, as well as Liam McCormick from The Family Crest. Creator Ívar Páll Jónsson is an Icelandic songwriter whose collaborations with other acclaimed Icelandic artists have culminated in the concept album for REVOLUTION IN THE ELBOW OF RAGNAR AGNARSSON FURNITURE PAINTER and this world premiere production. Ívar is thrilled to bring his first major musical to New York City. Director Bergur Ingólfsson directed the Disney/Cameron Mackintosh production of Mary Poppins at the Reykjavík City Theater. Mary Poppins is Iceland’s highest-grossing theater production of all time. Following the opening of REVOLUTION IN THE ELBOW OF RAGNAR AGNARSSON FURNITURE PAINTER, Bergur is set to direct Billy Elliot at the RCT. Lee Proud was resident choreographer for the West End production of Billy Elliot and his other UK choreography credits include Carousel, Hairspray, Victor Victoria, Mack & Mabel, and Guys and Dolls. Set & projection design for REVOLUTION IN THE ELBOW OF RAGNAR AGNARSSON FURNITURE PAINTER are by Petr Hloušek, with lighting design by Jeff Croiter (Tony winner for Peter and the Starcatcher) and Cory Pattak, and sound design by Carl Casella. Costume design is by Hrafnhildur Arnardottir (aka Shoplifter) and Edda Gudmundsdottir, who have collaborated with Björk several times as artists, stylists and designers. REVOLUTION IN THE ELBOW OF RAGNAR AGNARSSON FURNITURE PAINTER is produced Off-Broadway by Karl Pétur Jónsson and Theater Mogul. The playing schedule is Mondays at 7 PM, Tuesday through Friday evenings at 8 PM, and Saturdays at 4 & 8 PM. Tickets are available by calling Ticketmaster 800-745-3000 or through www.RevolutionElbow.com. | |
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| um, break an elbow ? | |
| Posted by: | BroadwayLocal 08:27 pm EDT 08/12/14 |
| In reply to: | 'Revolution in the Elbow' with Cady Huffman and Kate Shindle Opens Tomorrow - Official_Press_Release 06:04 pm EDT 08/12/14 |
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| really enjoyed this bit of Icelandic absurdity a few weeks ago, and Mamoun's is right around the corner! | |
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| re: um, break an elbow ? | |
| Posted by: | Chazwaza 05:41 am EDT 08/13/14 |
| In reply to: | um, break an elbow ? - BroadwayLocal 08:27 pm EDT 08/12/14 |
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| You saw it? Is it as blatantly similar and ripped-off from Anyone Can Whistle as it sounds like it is? | |
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| re: um, break an elbow ? | |
| Posted by: | not_a_fan 10:20 am EDT 08/13/14 |
| In reply to: | re: um, break an elbow ? - Chazwaza 05:41 am EDT 08/13/14 |
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| Having seen it and spoken to a couple of creatives afterward, I doubt they've ever even heard of Anyone Can Whistle. This is a version of the real-life 2008 financial collapse in Iceland. Fun night at the theater despite a couple quibbles with the storytelling. | |
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| re: um, break an elbow ? | |
| Posted by: | larry13 10:33 am EDT 08/13/14 |
| In reply to: | re: um, break an elbow ? - not_a_fan 10:20 am EDT 08/13/14 |
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| Thank God there was an intermission at which time I could flee--so bear that in mind--but would that there was ONE lyric that could approach the work of Sondheim, even as early as '64. The Cady Huffman mayor(ess?)reminded me of ACW but nothing else did. Pleasant soft rock melodies written by someone who can't write lyrics or book(even with his brother's collaboration). A trite story allied to a ridiculous concept, boring, and a waste of the talents of the entire cast. | |
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| dated and pointless | |
| Posted by: | seeseveryshow 11:25 am EDT 08/13/14 |
| In reply to: | re: um, break an elbow ? - larry13 10:33 am EDT 08/13/14 |
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| I stayed for both acts (it was pouring outside last night). What was the point of this? Nothing in it was sharp enough to be satire or funny enough to be parody. The concept (story taking place inside someone's elbow- referred to as Elbowville) added nothing but a few silly references to other body parts (like West Boobie). Talented cast had to deal with poor material and a whole lot of undistingished music and lyrics. There were a few dances, but I don't remember why. They never really explain what causes the financial collapse that figures so significantly in the story. Cady Hoffman's outlandish costumes were a highlight. Sound system was awful. Another expensive flop for the unlucky Minetta Lane. | |
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