| Kragtar: An American Monster Musical...Final Week...Closes Dec. 17 | |
| Posted by: Official_Press_Release 09:18 am EST 12/11/17 | |
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| Kragtar: An American Monster Musical...Final Week, closes December 17 New Musicals Get Their First Fully Staged Production Presented now thru December 17 by Theatre Now New York Theatre Now New York, Thomas Morrissey, artistic director and Chris Giordano, managing director presents the new musical comedy "Kragtar: An American Monster Musical" performing now through December 17 at the West End Theatre at 263 West 86th Street off West End Avenue in Manhattan, as part of Theatre Now New York's Three New Musicals in Rotating Rep. Tickets are $25 and are available online at www.tnny.org or by phone at 855-254-7469. "Kragtar" centers on an America ravaged by a Godzilla-esque monster. With no end to the bloodshed in sight, and with Congress in the throes of a government shutdown, it's up to two gay scientists and former lovers to save the world from eternal darkness. The completely original musical takes a bite out of a divided country - musical comedy for the American apocalypse. The show is written by Sam French and Kyle Wilson (The Beatles Present "The Lord of the Rings: The Musical") and directed by Benjamin Viertel (The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant), featuring Will Branner (October Sky), Bailey Purvis (Bring It On), Harron Atkins (Gifted Hands), Annie Yokom (Beyond the Rainbow), Jimmy Nicholas (Book of Mormon), Jackson Perrin (Ludo's Broken Bride), Mary Nepi (Snatchers), and Zanny Laird (August: Osage County). Music direction by David Carl with music arrangements and orchestrations by Joe Mendick & Eric Fotre Leach. The costume designer is Kelsey Sasportas, scenic designer Rodrigo Escalante, lights by David Sexton, sound design Jessica McIlquham, music Supervisor Ellie Kahn and production stage mamager Skye Cone. The plot revolves around a Godzilla like monster ravaging America and with no end in sight and Congress is…well, you know… as two gay scientists fight to save the world. The musical attempts to challenge a divided country with wit and satire that rivals even Stephen Colbert. Kragtar: An American Monster Musical, centers on an America ravaged by a Godzilla-esque monster. With no end to the bloodshed in sight, and with Congress...well, you know, it’s up to two gay scientists to save the world from a fate worse than Mothra. The show takes a sardonic stab at a divided country, modern day monsters and, because it’s a musical, makes the case for the unifying power of love, with guest appearances by Tupac Shakur and Daenerys Targaryen. Theatre Now New York (TNNY) is a nonprofit professional theatre company focused on the production of new plays and musicals, recognizing that fully staged productions provide the best process for the development of new work. Theatre Now New York supports outstanding writers with the opportunities they need to create new theatre works. We choose shows we believe have the potential for being dynamic and relevant to potential audiences by writers that are vetted through our programming. Talented writers are given far too few opportunities to develop their work as fully staged productions. For more information visit our website at www.tnny.org WHAT: Kragtar: An American Monster Musical WHEN: Now through December 17, 2017 - Visit www.tnny.org for show dates & times WHERE: West End Theatre at the church of St. Paul and St. Andrew, 263 West 86th Street, New York, NY 10024 HOW: For Tickets Online at www.tnny.org or call toll-free 855-254-SHOW [7469] WHO: Theatre Now New York, www.tnny.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheatreNowNewYork Twitter: www.twitter.com/theatrenowny Kragtar: An American Monster Musical, book by Sam French and Kyle Wilson, music & lyrics by Kyle Wilson, musical & vocal arrangements by Joe Mendick. Kragtar, directed by Benjamin Viertel and choreography by Alexis Floyd & Benjamin Viertel. For more information on Theatre Now New York and to join their mailing list visit their website at www.tnny.org. |
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