KING OF POPS: THE MUSICAL Comes to Dad's Garage, 4/23-5/30

Steven Carse is an easy-going, loyal employee of insurance giant AIG, that is until he is let go in 2009 during the financial crisis. With no prospects for work, he sets up a popsicle stand that soon becomes not only an icon of Atlanta, but a symbol of the pursuit of doing what you love. The popsicle cart's success catches the eye of Gia, a powerful business woman, who takes matters into her own hands when Steven refuses her offer to make him a real king. Once this evil baroness finds a suitable queen to overtake his business, a clash of the crowns ensues-a battle between Steven and his band of fellow food truckers, and Gia's growing army of coldblooded cone clones. Outnumbered and overpowered, the food truck flock sees their world become whitewashed in vanilla villainy. But you can't keep a good King down, and the benevolant ice-treat ruler must fight for his right to reign supreme.

After taking Atlanta by storm, the next stop for the King of Pops is our stage! And you can be sure that this sweet summer show is bursting with a whole lot of action-packed flavor. Have you ever wondered how that familiar rainbow umbrella protecting those frosty Chocolate Sea Salts came to be? Well, it turns out that the ruler of those tasty treats has a fantastic origin story - and we're going to tell it. Mike Schatz, the creator of V.I.P. Room and Apnea is about to wow your paleta-loving-pallet with the story of a determined young man who left his job in the corporate world to follow his dream of bringing popsicles to the people. Oh, and yeah - and there will be pops. Duh. We aren't that cold.

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King of Pops: A Post-Apocalyptic Musical, written by Mike Schatz and directed by Tom Rittenhouse features Chris Rittelmeyer as Stephen Carse; Jessica Hill as Heidi; Gina Rickicki as Gia; Mark Kendall as Baby Bear; Karen Cassady as Smaghetti Sally; and Mike Schatz as Johnny. With lyrics by Mike Schatz and music by Mike Schatz, Ben Holst, Jason Shannon & James Watson, King of Pops is produced and orchestrated by Tunewelders.

The production runs April 23 - May 30: Thurs, Fri, & Sat. at 8 pm. There is no show Saturday, April 24. Pay What You Can Performance Monday, May 4 at 8 pm. Tickets $12.50-22.50 +$7 for Fancy Pants Reserved Seating. More info: www.dadsgarage.com/shows/season-20/scripted/king-of-pops-the-post-apocalyptic-musical.aspx.

WE'VE MOVED! It's true! Our building has been demolished and we're now doing most of our shows right up the street at 7 Stages Theatre in Little 5 Points. Haven't heard yet? Get more details here: www.dadsgarage.com/moving-faq.aspx.

About Dad's Garage Theatre Company: Founded in 1995, Dad's Garage Theatre Company has grown from a small volunteer led organization to a thriving mid-size theatre led by professional artistic and administrative staff that includes over 300 volunteers and performers. We now entertain more than 33,000 people each year in Atlanta, at public events across the state, and at improv festivals across the continent. In addition to outrageous original productions, Dad's Garage produces improv shows year-round, educates young improvisers in a high school outreach program, and facilitates classes and workshops for the general public.

Our Mission: Dad's Garage engages, cultivates and inspires artists and audiences alike by producing innovative, scripted and improvised works that are recognized locally, nationally and internationally for being undeniably awesome.