The hit off-Broadway comedy, The
Jackie Mason Musical, currently running in its fifth year, will be re-opening after a two-week hiatus in its new home at The Davenport Theatre (354 W. 45th & 8th Ave) this Saturday, August 8th at 8pm, followed by a 3pm matinee Sunday, August 9th.
The 90-minute, one-act musical currently stars stand-up comic
Sheba Mason and
Ian Wehrle in the title role, along with returning cast members
Jennifer Yadav,
Eric Anthony Lopez,
Mary Lauren,
Trevor Crane and Nicole Kun.
Additionally,
Jasmine Renee Thomas (NYMF's The Field) joins the company in the role of "Rosa" and
Musa Hitomi (Spring Awakening, The Little Mermaid, Cats) joins the company in the role of "Trixie" starting on Aug 8th at 8pm.
"I am super pleased that the show is still playing to audiences in New York & to have the show move into a new beautiful space. I have never been been happier with a company of actors that I have right now & I hope everyone comes out see the show in it's new space when we move to Davenport" says director
Ginger Reiter.
The 90-minute, one-act musical tells the story of Jackie's infamous love affair and his genius comedy that made him a house hold name. Featuring show stopping numbers: Celebrity Seekers, Big Blue Eyes, Ordinary Man, Mama is Always Right, Today, Tomorrow or Next Year, Chains That Bind, Much Truth in Jest, I Never Met This Yenta and much more.
With direction by
Ginger Reiter, THE JACKIE MASON MUSICAL features musical direction by Noriko Sunamoto and choreography by
Lara Clear. Produced by Nichole & George Kunn, the show includes book by Reiter & Mason and music & lyrics by Reiter.
For more information and for discounted tickets, visit
TheJackieMasonMusical.com.
