The era of the British Music Invasion comes alive in "ModRock," a new musical, which is having its world premiere engagement beginning Wednesday, June 19 (press opening Sunday June 23 at 5pm) at the El Portal Theatre. "ModRock" is set in the vibrant, swinging London of the mid 1960's - a time when styles and cultures clashed, the British bands ruled the pop charts and all fashion trends emerged out of Carnaby Street. Scroll down for photos of the cast!
"ModRock" tells a timeless story of star-crossed lovers from the rival "Mod" and "Rocker" factions through 20 classic songs from the era including "We Gotta Get Out of this Place," "For Your Love," "Tired of Waiting," "Bus Stop," "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood," "Sunny Afternoon," "Time of the Season," "Downtown," "I Can't Explain," "Dedicated Follower of Fashion," "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me," "(There's) Always Something There to Remind Me," "A Summer Song," "You've Got Your Troubles," "I'm A Man," "Where Are They Now," "I Only Want To Be With You," "Cool Jerk," "There's A Kind of Hush," and "Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying". "ModRock" was created and has book by Hagan Thomas-Jones and features a young cast of 12; many already have significant Broadway, national tour and television credits. The ensemble cast includes Melinda Porto (The Bend in the Road Pasadena Playhouse, Miss Saigon McCoy-Rigby Entertainment) as Kate and Steven Good (Prometheus Bound, Once workshop, Ajax at American Repertory Theatre) as Adam - the star-crossed lovers - as well as Harley Jay (Miss Saigon national tour, Mark in RENT Broadway and national tour), Michael Hawley, Jade Tailor (True Blood, Vegas), Emily Morris (The Suite Life of Zach and Cody) and AdriAnna Rose Lyons (Rock of Ages Las Vegas Company) as the Rockers.Photo Credit: Chelsea Coleman
Scott Kruse, Julia Tobey (Mods Simon and Gillian)
Melinda Porto (Kate), Steven Good (Adam)
Melinda Porto (Kate), Steven Good (Adam), Jade Tailor (Lulu)
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