CPT's Regional Premiere of MR. BURNS, A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY Begins 2/11

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is proud to announce the regional premiere of Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play, the Off-Broadway sensation (2014 Drama League Award nominee) written by Anne Washburn, with score by Michael Friedman (Bloody, Bloody Andrew Jackson) and lyrics by Anne Washburn. CPT's production is directed by Matthew Wright, with Music Direction by Brad Wyner (Titus: A Grand and Gory Rock Musical) and Choreography by Holly Handman.

About Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play

Called "downright brilliant" by the New York Times' Ben Brantley, Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play begins in the aftermath of an unspecified apocalyptic event, where a group of survivors has gathered around a campfire, staving off the gloom by recounting an episode of The Simpsons cartoon television show. In the second act (7 years later), the same group of survivors has banded together as a touring theatrical troupe-specializing in performing television episodes (with commercials) for the public-exchanging remembered culture for currency in a post-electric world. The final act, a further 75 years into the future, is staged as a Gilbert and Sullivan-styled musical pageant-the original episode refashioned and evolved over the decades into sacred mythos. Reviewing for Vulture, critic Scott Brown described the Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play Act III musical number as "equal parts Brecht and Bart, Homer and the other Homer".

Cast and Crew of Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play

The cast of Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play features Megan Elk, Trey Gilpin, Tim Keo, Cathleen O'Malley, Nicole Sumlin*, Abigail Svigelj, Evan Thompson and Beth Wood. *Actor appears courtesy of Actors' Equity Association.

The creative production team is Matthew Wright (Director), Brad Wyner (Music Director), Holly Handman (Choreographer), Wes Calkin (Set & Lighting Designer), Inda Blatch-Geib (Costume Designer), Cyrus Taylor (Sound Designer), Douglas Puskas (Prop Designer), Joe Parker & Brad Wyner (Show Musicians), Josh Brown & Kelly Elliot (Fight Choreographers), Chialla Geib-Fenske & Inda Blatch-Geib (Mask Design & Construction) and Amanda Lin Boyd (Stage Manager).

Ticket & Show Information

Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play (February 11 - March 5) previews Thursday, February 11, 12, 13 and 18 (no show February 15). Press opening is Friday, February 19 and the show runs through Saturday, March 5. Performances are Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday nights at 7:30pm in CPT's historic Gordon Square Theatre, located at 6415 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44102.

Tickets are $12 - $30. Students/Seniors receive $3 off on Friday and Saturday nights. Thursdays and Mondays are $12. Friday/Saturday previews are $20. Every Friday is Free Beer Friday at CPT. Mingle with artist and audience after the show and enjoy a drink or two on CPT.

Tickets are available at www.cptonline.org or (216) 631-2727 x 501. Group discounts are available, call to inquire. CPT never charges any ticket fees.

Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.