NYMF 2008 Full Productions

Suggested by Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, and set in 1955 amid the sexually charged hijinks of Whittney College, this rollicking, romantic comedy finds Coach Benedick and English Literature Professor Beatrice Stanton waging their "merry war of wits." Love, laughter and a little mischief are on a spree in this high-flying, heartwarming musical that puts the comedy back in musical comedy!  

Schedule: Sep 17th, 8:00 pm, Sep 19th, 8:00 pm, Sep 20th, 1:00 pm, Sep 20th, 5:00 pm, Sep 21st, 1:00 pm, Sep 24th, 9:00 pm at 37 Arts - Theatre C

80's rock excess meets the Creature Feature. It's 2012 and Carly, an exterminator hell-bent on avenging her mother's freak death, has accidentally mutated NYC Bedbugs into bloodthirsty killer Hair Metal Rock Gods. Sweet sidekick Burt has a plan, and troubled Canadian chanteuse Dionne Salon has stumbled onto the scene. But will Carly listen to them and save NYC--or be seduced by her own creation? www.bedbugsmusical.com

Schedule: Sep 16th, 8:00 pm, Sep 17th, 4:30 pm, Sep 20th, 8:00 pm, Sep 21st, 1:00 pm, Sep 24th, 8:00 pm, Sep 27th, 4:30 pm at TBG Theater

  Step into 'El Club Voodoo,' an illegal cabaret on a side street in Havana, where impresaria Lolita presides over an unruly troupe of dancing girls, dissidents, bootleggers and drag queens. On the night Castro himself decides to take a look, farce turns to fiasco -- and the troupe has no choice but to set sail for Florida in a converted '56 Chevy. Castronauts is a spicy blend -– a witty backstage comedy and an unexpected profile in courage.
 

Schedule: Sep 16th, 8:00 pm, Sep 18th, 10:00 pm, Sep 19th, 6:30 pm, Sep 21st, 9:30 pm, Sep 24th, 9:30 pm, Sep 28th, 9:00 pm at The Zipper Factory Theater

Sally Kaplan’s hit comic book “Cyclone” is set in the glamorous, seedy Coney Island of the 1920's, where Cyclone, a sultry gypsy heartbreaker, and her freakish twin sister, the Pig-Faced Lady, always save the day. But in the real world, there are no superheroes, and Sally must find a way to become the hero of her own story.

Schedule: Sep 23rd, 8:00 pm, Sep 24th, 1:00 pm, Sep 28th, 4:30 pm, Oct 1st, 8:00 pm, Oct 3rd, 4:30 pm, Oct 4th, 8:00 pm at TBG Theater

A chance encounter one cold Christmas Eve leads songwriters Jason and Ben to question each other and themselves. On the “loneliest night of the year,” they play a game of sexual and psychological manipulation in this new indie rock musical about the violence that lies within. www.jasonandbenthemusical.com   Please be advised that this production contains graphic language and adult content.

Schedule: Sep 24th, 8:00 pm, Sep 26th, 8:00 pm, Sep 27th, 8:00 pm, Sep 28th, 4:30 pm, Oct 4th, 1:00 pm, Oct 5th, 4:30 pm at 45th Street Theater

This tuneful Kleban Award-winning musical brings to life the real psychological phenomenon that makes ordinary tourists in Jerusalem come to believe they are figures from the Bible. When a host of characters including Noah, Jesus, God, and not one, but two, Virgin Marys are led by Moses in an Exodus from the hospital psych ward, the result is a journey that is both hilarious and heartwarming.

Schedule: Sep 23rd, 8:00 pm, Sep 24th, 1:00 pm, Sep 26th, 9:00 pm, Sep 27th, 1:00 pm, Oct 2nd, 9:00 pm, Oct 4th, 1:00 pm at 37 Arts - Theatre C

The relationship of two adult brothers is tested in this unforgettable music-play which explores the long-term affects of child abuse on a family. Jerry is likeable and shy; his brother Mike is a macho family man. When Jerry is accused of sexually abusing his young nephew, the brothers must reconcile their love for each other with the grim circumstances that force them apart.

Schedule: Sep 18th, 8:00 pm, Sep 19th, 1:00 pm, Sep 20th, 4:30 pm, Sep 21st, 8:00 pm, Sep 25th, 8:00 pm, Sep 27th, 8:00 pm at TBG Theater

Inspired by first-hand accounts of the Jewish Underground in the Warsaw Ghetto, To Paint the Earth tells a fictional account of the resisters and their families, exploring how a broken community was brought to one of history's most stunning and inexplicable decisions--to fight a last battle they had no chance of winning.

Schedule: Sep 22nd, 8:00 pm, Sep 24th, 5:00 pm, Sep 27th, 5:00 pm, Sep 27th, 9:00 pm, Sep 28th, 1:00 pm, Oct 1st, 9:00 pm at 37 Arts - Theatre C

Twilight in Manchego maps the story of Esau Munsey, who leaves a haunted past in the city to teach fourth grade in a provincial elementary school.  But his intentions to provoke change in an outdated education system distract him from the students he really wants to inspire.  When Esau's history repeats itself and the small town of Manchego is struck by tragedy, Esau must finally put to rest the ghosts of his past and make peace with himself and his choices.

Schedule: Sep 25th, 8:00 pm, Sep 26th, 7:00 pm, Sep 27th, 9:00 pm, Sep 29th, 8:00 pm, Oct 1st, 8:00 pm, Oct 4th, 1:00 pm at American Theatre of Actors (Chernuchin)

When a young man sneaks away to the seedy wood on the outskirts of his Normal town, his community is forced to face the secrets, desires and dreams long relegated to the shadowy confines at the fringe of their society. The result is a night complete with spandex clad color guard enthusiasts, shirtless Christians, quarreling divas, undercover mothers and a trio of Fairies who sing, dance and put En Vogue to shame from the stalls of a public men's room. www.woodthemusical.com    

Schedule: Sep 15th, 8:00 pm, Sep 17th, 8:00 pm, Sep 19th, 8:00 pm, Sep 20th, 1:00 pm, Sep 25th, 1:00 pm, Sep 28th, 1:00 pm at TBG Theater

America’s most romantic gangsters outwit and outrun a relentless (yet always ladylike) J. Edgar Hoover to the delight of the poor and downtrodden, as their relationship changes from “strictly business” to reluctant love. Funny, tuneful, and historically dubious, Bonnie and Clyde: A Folktale is a good ol’ musical about the bad ol’ days.

Schedule: Sep 16th, 8:00 pm, Sep 19th, 7:00 pm, Sep 21st, 5:00 pm, Sep 21st, 9:00 pm, Sep 27th, 4:30 pm, Sep 28th, 5:00 pm at American Theatre of Actors (Chernuchin)

What if the rise and fall of the DotCom decade happened in one day? In this hysterical musical “dot-comedy” nobody knows what the Silicon Valley company go4itt.com does, but everybody including Matt is willing to sacrifice his dream to get a piece of this pre-IPO dot com. Will his greed get the better of him? Or will he flush his future down the toilet to join hottie hippy Harmony's quest to save the oh-so-rare yellow-bellied hoo-doo?  

Schedule: Sep 17th, 8:00 pm, Sep 18th, 6:30 pm, Sep 20th, 3:00 pm, Sep 25th, 8:00 pm, Sep 27th, 3:00 pm, Sep 28th, 5:00 pm at The Zipper Factory Theater

Endless parties. Skipping classes. Drunken hook-ups. And…um…finding yourself? COLLEGE: The Musical offers a tuneful take on modern campus life – celebrating the ridiculousness and pure fun of dorm living and reflecting on the growing up that somehow goes on amid the insanity. 

Schedule: Sep 18th, 8:00 pm, Sep 19th, 10:30 pm, Sep 20th, 1:00 pm, Sep 26th, 10:30 pm, Sep 27th, 1:00 pm, Sep 28th, 9:00 pm at American Theatre of Actors (Chernuchin)

Down and dirty meets brains and heart as The Fancy Boys sing, dance, and strip in this risque and way gay Vaudeville/Burlesque mini-extravaganza...a Vaudelesque!   From David Pevsner (a creator of "Naked Boys Singing"), starring Jim J. Bullock, directed by Randy Brenner, with scenery by James Noone and lighting by Jason Kantrowitz, you'll hoot, you'll squirm, you'll laugh your G-string off! Please be advised that this production contains nudity and adult content.

Schedule: Sep 29th, 8:00 pm, Oct 1st, 1:00 pm, Oct 2nd, 8:00 pm, Oct 3rd, 8:00 pm, Oct 4th, 4:30 pm, Oct 5th, 1:00 pm at 45th Street Theater

The Hatpin is the true story of a single mother, Amber Murray, who advertised her baby in a newspaper trading column in the hope of saving his life...and ended up embroiled in one of the most captivating, moving and exciting criminal trials in Australian history. This gripping musical drama by young Australian writers James Millar and Peter Rutherford comes to NYMF following an acclaimed run in Sydney.

Schedule: Sep 15th, 8:00 pm, Sep 17th, 8:00 pm, Sep 20th, 4:30 pm, Sep 20th, 9:00 pm, Sep 21st, 1:00 pm, Sep 24th, 8:00 pm at American Theatre of Actors (Chernuchin)

En route to musical stardom in Nashville, The Heavenly Belles – a female family singing trio from Heaven, Oklahoma – take an unexpected detour to Kansas City where an unusual inheritance wreaks havoc with their plans. A handsome cowboy, a kindly Miss-Fixit and a "can-do" decorator all chime in with the Belles as they face the music (and each other) in this lighthearted, tuneful romp! 

Schedule: Sep 16th, 8:00 pm, Sep 17th, 8:00 pm, Sep 20th, 8:00 pm, Sep 21st, 1:00 pm, Sep 23rd, 4:30 pm, Sep 28th, 1:00 pm at 45th Street Theater

A jaded reporter in search of a story. An adorable alien looking for love. A small town diner in need of a waitress. Intergalactic sparks and saucers fly in this screwball comedy that might just turn out to be the story of the century.

Schedule: Sep 30th, 8:00 pm, Oct 2nd, 8:00 pm, Oct 3rd, 7:00 pm, Oct 4th, 4:30 pm, Oct 4th, 9:00 pm, Oct 5th, 1:00 pm at American Theatre of Actors (Chernuchin)

'Tater country is turned spud-side-up in IDAHO! when a mail order bride comes to town and falls in love with the wrong man. Born (out of wedlock) from the golden age of musical comedy comes a new love story...a twisted tale of wife stealin', spud peelin' and double dealin' at a time when men were men and Aunt Pearlie carried the shotgun.

Schedule: Sep 25th, 8:00 pm, Sep 26th, 5:00 pm, Sep 28th, 5:00 pm, Sep 28th, 9:00 pm, Sep 30th, 9:00 pm, Oct 4th, 9:00 pm at 37 Arts - Theatre C

Max is a serious boy. Suzette is a light-hearted pig. Max’s father is the most temperamental of French chefs. When the neighborhood Countess announces her plan to come to dinner, Max and Suzette are sent deep into the French woods to find that rarest of gastronomic delicacies: the truffle. Nothing goes according to plan. MAX AND THE TRUFFLE PIG is a sparkling new musical for all ages.  

Schedule: Sep 15th, 8:00 pm, Sep 17th, 4:30 pm, Sep 20th, 1:00 pm, Sep 20th, 4:30 pm, Sep 21st, 4:30 pm, Sep 23rd, 8:00 pm at 45th Street Theater

In 1953 Hollywood, gay life was a world of shadows, innuendo and fear, but at Mary's Hideaway, a stiff gin, a wink and a hot jazz number made it all worthwhile.

Schedule: Sep 22nd, 8:00 pm, Sep 24th, 4:30 pm, Sep 28th, 8:00 pm, Sep 29th, 1:00 pm, Oct 3rd, 8:00 pm, Oct 4th, 1:00 pm at TBG Theater

THE ROAD TO RUIN (The 1928 Exploitation Musical), where sex delinquency, neglectful parents, bottled water and Christians bring down Little Sally Canfield, "The Nicest Girl at Central High." BUT NEVER FEAR: by the final curtain, justice is served and redemption achieved through good works, cookies and dogs.  

Schedule: Sep 18th, 8:00 pm, Sep 19th, 8:00 pm, Sep 21st, 8:00 pm, Sep 25th, 8:00 pm, Sep 28th, 8:00 pm, Oct 1st, 4:30 pm at 45th Street Theater

She Can't Believe She Said That! recounts the true story of talkshow hostess Kathie Lee Gifford over thirty years, creating an identity out of thin air to achieve national fame… and international infamy. The original Kathie Lee-sical, this loony satire from one of the writers of SOUTH PARK is like Evita crossed with cheese -- Velvevita, if you will.

Schedule: Sep 26th, 8:00 pm, Sep 27th, 1:00 pm, Sep 29th, 8:00 pm, Oct 1st, 4:30 pm, Oct 4th, 4:30 pm, Oct 5th, 1:00 pm at TBG Theater

When the folks at Hanover farm hear their long-lost big city half-sister - "that other woman's child" - is coming to Kentucky to claim her share of the farm, all hell breaks loose! They've dreaded this moment for twenty years, and they ain't gonna let no city woman take what's theirs. Little do they know that she's actually coming to connect with the family she never knew. That Other Woman's Child is a joyful, bluegrass-laced look at the trials and tribulations of the ties that bind.

Schedule: Sep 29th, 8:00 pm, Sep 30th, 1:00 pm, Oct 1st, 5:00 pm, Oct 3rd, 9:00 pm, Oct 4th, 5:00 pm, Oct 5th, 1:00 pm at 37 Arts - Theatre C

Spend a summer holiday of intrigue and possibilities, ghosts and secrets, where Dr. Frankenstein's Monster is born on a Swiss lakeside estate, Villa Diodati. There the beautiful, tormented Mary Shelley, her lover, the brilliant rebel poet, Percy Shelley, the scandalous Lord Byron and his mistress Claire sing about, love, death, sex and the creation of art.

Schedule: Sep 22nd, 8:00 pm, Sep 23rd, 1:00 pm, Sep 27th, 4:30 pm, Oct 1st, 8:00 pm, Oct 3rd, 4:30 pm, Oct 4th, 8:00 pm at 45th Street Theater