Annette O'Toole, Jeff McCarthy Lead CAP 21's SOUTHERN COMFORT, 10/6

By: Aug. 01, 2011
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CAP 21 Theatre Company presents SOUTHERN COMFORT, a new musical by Dan Collins (book and lyrics) and Julianne Wick Davis (music), based on Kate Davis' 2001 Sundance award-winning documentary about transgender friends in rural Georgia. Co-starring Annette O'Toole and Jeff McCarthy, previews begin October 5, prior to its official press opening October 6 at the CAP21 Black Box Theater (18 West 18th Street) in Manhattan. Tom Caruso (ZOMBIE, MIMI LE DUCK) directs.

SOUTHERN COMFORT is a uniquely American musical with a folk/bluegrass score. The musical is based on the true story of transgender friends living life openly, honestly, and courageously in rural Georgia.

SOUTHERN COMFORT's 10-member ensemble co-stars Annette O'Toole as Robert Eads and Jeff McCarthy as Lola. Additional casting to be announced.

Annette O'Toole received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress for her performance in the ABC miniseries "The Kennedys of Massachusetts." She is best known for her role in the hit CW series "Smallville," and has had recurring roles on "Nash Bridges" and "The Huntress," in addition to numerous TV guest appearances. With Michael McKean, she garnered an Oscar nomination for co-writing the song "A Kiss at the End of the Rainbow," featured in "A Mighty Wind." Off-Broadway credits include KINDNESS (Playwrights Horizons) and THE SEAGULL (CSC).

Jeff McCarthy originated the role of Officer Lockstock in URINETOWN on Broadway, for which he earned a Drama Desk nomination. Other Broadway credits include THE PIRATE QUEEN, SIDE SHOW, CHICAGO, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, SMILE, and ZORBA with Anthony Quinn. Off-Broadway credits include DREAM TRUE (Vineyard) and SYMPATHETIC MAGIC (Second Stage.)

The production has costume design by Patricia Doherty; lighting design by Ed McCarthy; scenic design by James Fenton and musical direction by Emily Otto.

Dan Collins (book and lyrics) and Julianne Wick Davis (music) collaborated on the musical WOOD, presented as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival's Next Link Series in 2008, directed by Tom Caruso and starring Cady Huffman. Their other collaborations include OUR LADY OF THE VIADUCT and TIME TO KILL for York Theatre's 4@15 series; and WHEN WE MET, co-created with Sally Wilfert and Michael Winther.

Tom Caruso's Off-Broadway credits include MIMI LE DUCK, starring Eartha Kitt; ZOMBIE; BINGO; TWO BOYS IN BED ON A COLD WINTER'S NIGHT; the American premiere of Clive Barker's SUBTLE BODIES. He directed the national tour of Terrence McNally's MASTER CLASS, starring Charlotte
Cornwell of the Royal Shakespeare Company. He was the resident director of MAMMA MIA! in Las Vegas; and has assisted on numerous Broadway productions including LOVE! VALOUR! COMPASSION!; MASTER CLASS; and LES MISERABLES.

CAP21 Theatre Company was founded by Frank Ventura and Eliza Ventura in 1993. For nearly twenty years, The CAP21 Theatre Company has produced new musicals and new plays by emerging and established theatre writers.

SOUTHERN COMFORT is an Equity Approved Showcase Pending.

Performances of SOUTHERN COMFORT run October 5-29 at The CAP21 Black Box Theatre (18 West 18th Street, 5th floor): Wednesdays-Saturdays at 7:00pm. Tickets are $18 and are available through OvationTix or online at www.cap21.org.

For more information, visit www.cap21.org

 

Photo Credit: Walter McBride/WM Photos



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