STAGE TUBE: GLEE's Billy Lewis Jr. and Company 'Gear Up for Rock Odyssey THE PORTAL

Below, check out THE PORTAL's Billy Lewis Jr. (Fox's "Glee) and cast in a "Gearing Up" video as they prepare for the New York premiere of THE PORTAL, which begins an Off-Broadway open-ended run on October 27 at the Minetta Lane Theatre (18 Minetta Lane)!

THE PORTAL is a rock odyssey conceived and directed by Luke Comer, with original music composed by Tierro Lee and Luke Comer, and choreographed by Jessica Chen. Opening night is set for Sunday, November 13.

Enter THE PORTAL as we follow Dante through majestic deserts and alpine mountains as he seeks the beautiful and mysterious Beatrice -- while also being pursued by his own inner-demons. Is his quest real? A dream? Or an allegory of our own desire for transformation? Driven by epic rock, pulsing with tribal and electronic beats, THE PORTAL is part concert, part movie, and part performance. Inspired by Burning Man, Pink Floyd, EDM, and world mythology, THE PORTAL not only entertains but also immerses the audience in a journey of transcendence and empowerment.

The performers include lead vocalist/frontman Billy Lewis Jr. (Fox's "Glee), dancers Marija Juliette Abney (Broadway's After Midnight), Jessica Aronoff (company member of J CHEN PROJECT) and Nicole Spencer (Dirty Dancing national tour), on-screen actors Christopher Soren Kelly (Ink) and Zarah Mahler (Broadway's Soul Doctor), and Joey Calveri (Broadway's Rock of Ages). Live music is performed by guitarist Paul Casanova and percussionist Gilly Gonzalez.

The design team includes Sound Designer Peter Fitzgerald, Lighting Designer Traci Klainer Polimeni, Scenic Consultants Peter Feuchtwanger and David Goldstein, Costume Designer Liene Dobraja and Associate Director Paul Stancato. Gregg Bellón is the Production Stage Manager.

Performances are Wednesdays - Fridays at 8pm and Saturdays at 5pm and 9pm. Tickets, from $49 to $69 with premium seating at $89, are now on sale for all shows through December 31. Visit www.TicketMaster.com or call 1-800-745-3000. For more information, visit www.ThePortalNYC.com.

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