| Tickets on sale today for Only Human, starring Gary Busey as God | |
| Posted by: Official_Press_Release 09:55 am EDT 06/21/19 | |
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| Tickets on sale today for Gary Busey in Only Human Opening Night October 21, 2019 at Theatre at St. Clements Previews begin October 8, 2019 Tickets are on sale today for Only Human, a new pop rock musical, starring Academy Award and Golden Globe-nominated and BAFTA Award-winning actor Gary Busey, in the role of God. The production will open Off-Broadway at Theatre at St. Clements (423 West 46th Street), beginning previews on October 8, 2019 and opening October 21, 2019, for a limited engagement through January 5, 2020 only. Visit the show’s official website at www.onlyhumanmusical.com to purchase tickets or for more information. Only Human features a book by Jess Carson, and music and lyrics by Mike Squillante, based on a story by Jesse Murphy and Mike Squillante. The production is choreographed by Josue Jasmin and directed by NJ Agwuna. Music director is Adrià Barbosa. Only Human was developed last year with a workshop at Oklahoma City University. The production is produced by Jesse Murphy, co-founder of Jesse|James Films, with partner James Sears Bryant. Additional producers are Gylden Entertainment, Gary & Sharon Jarrard, James Raby, Mary & Dick Meisterling, Amy Hassinger, and Steve Becker. Before they were enemies, they were co-workers. Jesus and Lucifer never saw eye-to-eye, but when an extreme case of creative differences gets the best of them, all hell breaks loose…literally. A hilarious new musical of biblical proportions, Only Human shakes up heaven with kick-ass pop rock tunes and corporate attire. Gary Busey will star as God, or as he is referred to in Only Human, “The Boss.” Busey’s film breakthrough came with the title role in The Buddy Holly Story, for which he played guitar, and provided all of his own vocals. He received Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations for his performance. He has appeared in over 150 films, including Lethal Weapon, Point Break, Under Siege, The Firm, Lost Highway, and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, among many others. His television appearances include “Gunsmoke,” “Walker, Texas Ranger,” “Law & Order,” “Scrubs,” and “Entourage.” His memoir, Buseyisms: Gary Busey’s Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth, was published last year by St. Martin’s Press. Additional casting will be announced in coming weeks. The creative team features scenic design by Andrew Moerdyk, costume design by Avery Reed, and lighting design by Eric Norbury. Foresight Theatrical serves as general manager. Tracks from the Only Human “Composer Cuts” EP and Squillante’s “Only Human” remix are available on Spotify and Apple Music. BIOGRAPHIES Gary Busey (The Boss). In 1966, Gary Busey left Tulsa OK, to make it big as a singing drummer in Hollywood. The band acquired moderate success playing gigs along the Sunset Strip opening for Sly and the Family Stone and various other bands. His band, Carp, was signed to Epic Records and was given a signing bonus to cut their album. When the band broke up, Gary didn’t give up and went on to audition for television and film roles after studying with James Best in Studio City. Gary’s tenacity landed him roles as guest stars in such television shows as “Gunsmoke” and “Baretta.” Gary’s standout performance in A Star Is Born got the attention of Dustin Hoffman, who hired him along with his son Jake for the film Straight Time. Gary landed the second lead in Big Wednesday, now a cult classic surf film, and immediately after, landed the lead role in The Buddy Holly Story, which garnered him critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor in 1978. His pivotal performance as a villain in Lethal Weapon earned him the attention of a new generation, and the concept of being hired to play villains. In December 1988, he almost died from a near fatal motorcycle accident which left him comatose for three months. After regaining consciousness, and with the help of his family, he re-learned how to eat, walk and talk. Immediately after his recovery he began working again, with his first film being the cult classic Point Break, a testament to his tenacity, passion, and love of his craft. After his head injury, he met at the White House with Bill Clinton, with whom he helped create language for the “Traumatic Brain Injury Act.” This significant act was instrumental in passing the Helmet Law in California. Gary has appeared in over 150 films spanning four decades, including Under Siege, The Firm, and Entourage. In 2012 after his son Luke was afflicted with Kawasaki Disease, he started the “Busey Foundation For Children’s Kawasaki Disease” to raise awareness of this rare and dangerous ailment, with the goal of helping families in need. His memoir, Buseyisms: Gary Busey’s Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth, was published last year by St. Martin’s Press. Jesse Murphy (Producer) & James Sears Bryant have founded Jesse|James Films. The company is a fully-financed production entity that oversees a seven-figure underlying rights fund. The venture places an emphasis on bringing engaging intellectual property to the screen. Formerly, Murphy was the scripted executive overseeing Marlon Wayans’ term deal at Universal Television. Most recently, Murphy wrapped production of Brittany Snow’s upcoming feature, “Bailey & Darla.” Additional credits include, “Naked”(Netflix), “Marlon” (NBC), “Woke-ish” (Netflix), and “The Bay” (Amazon), garnering a Daytime Emmy Award in 2017. Mike Squillante (Music/Lyrics) is the lead singer and guitarist of the pop band Running Lights. After teaching himself guitar, bass, piano, and drums at an early age, he attended Boston’s famed Berklee College of Music, graduating with a BA in Songwriting. Post-Berklee, Mike released a series of cover videos through what became a thriving YouTube channel of over 26,000 subscribers and 3.7 million total views. He also performed regularly around New York City as a frontman and as a sideman for other artists. During this time, Mike began developing Only Human alongside childhood friend Jesse Murphy, the pair bonding over their mutual love of musical theatre. His experience onstage led to several high-profile touring gigs with major label artists such as Melanie Martinez (Atlantic), Marc Scibilia (Epic), and Grace Weber (Capitol). He also produced several records, working almost exclusively with Owen Danoff (NBC’s “The Voice”) between tour dates. After a few road-worn years Mike decided to redirect his passion towards his own creative endeavors. In summer 2015, he formed Running Lights, eventually signing a deal in 2018 with LA-based hit-making powerhouse IDAP Music, home to multi-platinum producer/songwriter William Wiik Larsen (Nico and Vinz “Am I Wrong,” Kygo “Stay,” Florida Georgia Line “H.O.L.Y.”). In 2019, the group celebrated the release of their first single “Speechless” with a near-sellout of NYC’s Gramercy Theatre. Jess Carson (Book). By way of Little Rock, AR, Jess Carson made her way into writing by immersing herself in the local film and theater community before branching out and moving to Brooklyn, NY for a spell in order to continue honing her skills. She’s dedicated to becoming a well-rounded African-American writer/director focusing on character-driven narratives that will resonate with audiences of all demographics and those that put society under a lens. Her work spans genres, but focuses on character and societal commentary. Jess is represented by manager Kegan Schell at Echo Lake Entertainment as well as agent Joe Austin and Perry Weitzner at William Morris Endeavor. She resides in Los Angeles, CA. Josue Jasmin (Choreography) was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, where he developed his love for dance and theatre at a very young age. Josue nurtured that passion with his training at the prestigious Young Professional Division of the Alvin Ailey School and Broadway Dance Center, both in New York. He has also received training from The Ballet School of Stamford in Stamford, CT, The New Hampshire City Ballet in Manchester, NH, and Locust Contemporary Dance Company in New York, NY. His love of dance evolved to a love of teaching. He has taught at Brass City Ballet and Stamford Performing Arts Center under the direction of the well-respected Jimmy Locust. Josue choreographed R&B singer Rain during her US promo tour, the Vibe Magazine fashion show, and New Faces Development Inc. IMTA NY & LA. Josue worked with six-time Grammy Award winner Justin Timberlakeon his US promo fragrance, Play by Givenchy. Josue has worked with R&B Artist Amerie, Pop Star Kesha, and three-time Grammy Award-winning gospel artist Mary Mary. Josue choreographed Bette Midler’s 2015 Halloween Party for Vogue Magazine. NJ Agwuna (Director) is a theatre and film director. She has worked on a national and international scale exploring classic text, developing new plays, devising, and investigating new ways to explore the consequence of humanity through theatre. Some of NJ’s credits include immersive work with Third Rail Projects and Punchdrunk, Harold Pinter’s One for the Road as part of the Segal Center’s Re-Reading Oppression, Julius Caesar, Theatreworks USA’s Freedom Train National Tour, Endangered: the Eco Musical (AD), and What She Found, which won Best Drama at FRIGID. She is currently developing two new musicals, a web series, and is a teaching artist with Tectonic. Directing MFA from Columbia University; SDC associate. www.njagwuna.com Adrià Barbosa (Music Director) has been working as a professional musician: writing original music for media, theatre and concert music; arranging/orchestrating for shows and concerts; music directing; and playing piano for ballet (Ballet Hispánico, Complexions…). His music has been performed by orchestras and choirs around the globe (Spain, USA, Poland, Chile). He has won a few international music composition contests and has taught at prestigious colleges and universities such as Brown University and Berklee College of Music. Once in NYC, Adrià became involved with Ewalt and Walker, arranging and music directing some of their musical theatre workshops (Pumped, The Lucky Ones). www.adriabarbosa.com Andrew Moerdyk (Scenic Design) is a South African set and costume designer based in New York City. Recent theatre credits include You Never Touched the Dirt (Clubbed Thumb), A Number (People’s Light), Nylon (bttheaterproject), Mies Julie (Classic Stage Company), Joan (Colt Couer), Indeed Friend (Clubbed Thumb/PHTS), Thyestes and Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (NYU), The Triumphant (parts 3, 4 & 7) (Target Margin), The Tempest and Don Juan Comes Back from the War (Columbia Stages), and Go Get the Axe (FIG Productions). He has an M.F.A in Design for Stage and Film from NYU-Tisch school of the Arts and an M. Arch [prof] from the University of Cape Town. www.andrewmoerdyk.com Avery Reed (Costume Design) is a costume designer based in New York City. Recent theater credits include Indeed, Friend! (Clubbed Thumb/PHTS), Sweeney Todd (Piper Theater), All’s Well That Ends Well (FDU), The Tempest (Columbia Stages), The Beauty Of The Father (NYU). Dance: ADMIX (NYCI at NYCB), Appalachian Spring (Dance Theatre of Harlem), Helpless People (Madboots). Film: Martin Eden (Kingdom County Productions), Mirror Image, A Celebration (Tisch Grad Film). Avery holds a BFA Cum Laude from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) and a MFA from NYU Tisch. averyreed.com Eric Norbury (Lighting Design) is a lighting designer for theatre, dance, and opera. In New York, his work has been seen at BAM, The New School of Drama, NYU Tisch, Columbia Stages, Amas Musical Theatre, Dixon Place, Irondale Theatre, and others. Across the US, Eric’s designs for theatre have been seen at Brevard Music Center, The Ohio Light Opera, Curtain Call Theatre, Krannert Center for Performing Arts and others. Eric’s experience in opera includes work for the Glimmerglass Festival and Tulsa Opera. Eric has worked with many dance companies including, Seán Curran Dance Company, De Funes Dance, Second Avenue Dance Company, Asia Duo Dance Company, and others. Eric is the Resident Lighting Designer & Production Manager for Nimbus Dance. Eric is a graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts Department of Design for Stage and Film. He also holds an undergraduate degree in theatre design and production from East Carolina University. www.ericnorburylighting.com # # # www.onlyhumanmusical.com |
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