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SILENCE! The Musical Records Cast Album Today
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 8, 2011


The stars of SILENCE! The Musical, Brent Barrett and Jenn Harris, along with the entire cast are heading into Yellow Sound Lab recording studio, NYC to create the original cast recording today, August 8th.

SILENCE! THE MUSICAL to Get Cast Recording!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 4, 2011


The stars of SILENCE! The Musical, Brent Barrett and Jenn Harris, along with the entire cast are heading into Yellow Sound Lab recording studio, NYC to create the original cast recording this Monday, August 8th. The recording will be released by Ghostlight Records in October and finally musical comedy fans outside of New York will be able to enjoy the critically acclaimed score, including such song selections as 'If I Could Smell Her C---' and 'Put the F--king Lotion in the Basket.' SILENCE! The Musical is the unauthorized parody of The Silence of the Lambs, with book by Hunter Bell, music & lyrics by Jon and Al Kaplan, and direction and choreography by Christopher Gattelli. The production opened to rave reviews on July 9th at Theatre 80, located at 80 St. Marks Place (between First & Second Ave.) Due to popular demand, the Producers yesterday put a new block of tickets on sale through September 24th. Also featured in the cast of SILENCE! The Musical are Callan Bergmann, Stephen Bienskie, Harry Bouvy, Ashlee Dupré, Deidre Goodwin, Jeff Hiller, Howard Kaye, and Lucia Spina. Music Supervisor is Mark Hartman, with orchestrations by Brian J. Nash.

SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Extends Through 9/24
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 3, 2011


Due to overwhelming demand, the Producers of SILENCE! The Musical today put a new block of tickets on sale through September 24th. Brent Barrett and Jenn Harris head the cast of SILENCE! The Musical, the unauthorized parody of The Silence of the Lambs, with book by Hunter Bell, music & lyrics by Jon and Al Kaplan, and direction and choreography by Christopher Gattelli. The production opened to rave reviews on July 9th at Theatre 80, located at 80 St. Marks Place (between First & Second Avenue). Also featured in the cast of SILENCE! The Musical are Callan Bergmann, Stephen Bienskie, Harry Bouvy, Ashlee Dupré, Deidre Goodwin, Jeff Hiller, Howard Kaye, and Lucia Spina. Music Supervisor is Mark Hartman, with orchestrations by Brian J. Nash.

STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of SILENCE! THE MUSICAL
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 2, 2011


The stars of SILENCE! The Musical, Brent Barrett and Jenn Harris, were featured on NBC 4's 'New York Live' on July 26. Click below to go behind the scenes of the new production!

Photo Flash: CHICAGO Cast & Randy Harrison Visit SILENCE!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 27, 2011


This past Saturday, July 23, Randy Harrison (Queer as Folk) and the entire cast and crew of Broadway's Chicago attended SILENCE! The Musical, Off-Broadway's newest smash hit, at Theatre 80. The 10:30 PM performance was particularly electric as Charlotte d'Amboise and the other Chicago cast members broke out into cheers and applause every time SILENCE's leading lady (Jenn Harris) executed her Fosse moves, as devised by director/choreographer Christopher Gattelli. Harrison and the Chicago company happily posed for onstage photos afterwards with Brent Barrett, Jenn Harris and the entire SILENCE! cast.

STAGE TUBE: SILENCE! THE MUSICAL - Performance Highlights!
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 26, 2011


Due to overwhelming demand, the producers of SILENCE! The Musical recently put a new block of tickets on sale through August 27. The new smash hit musical will also be adding Thursdays at 8 PM to the weekly playing schedule beginning July 28.

NBC 4 to Feature SILENCE! The Musical 7/26
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 25, 2011


The stars of SILENCE! The Musical, Brent Barrett and Jenn Harris, will be featured on NBC 4's 'New York Live' this Tuesday, July 26 between 5 & 6 PM on Channel 4.

Review - Voca People: White Noise
by Ben Peltz - Jul 13, 2011


They look a little like Blue Man Group, they sound a little like Toxic Audio and they talk a lot like Andy Kaufman and Carol Kane playing Latka and Simka on Taxi, but while Voca People might give the appearance of being a bit too tourist trappy for we jaded New York theatre types, it's the kind of family friendly, good clean fun that's legitimately clever, catchly and often downright adorable.

SILENCE! THE MUSICAL's Hunter Bell, Brent Barrett and Jenn Harris to Appear on NY1's 'On Stage' This Weekend
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 14, 2011


The stars of SILENCE! The Musical, Brent Barrett and Jenn Harris, along with bookwriter Hunter Bell, will be featured on this week's NY1 'On Stage' airing Saturday and Sunday, July 16 and 17 at 9:30 AM & 7:30 PM; Monday, July 18 at 9:30 PM and Tuesday, July 19 at 12:30 AM. NY1's Frank DiLella filmed the interviews earlier this week on the stage at Theatre 80.

Photo Flash: SILENCE! The Musical Rings NASDAQ Closing Bell
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 14, 2011


SILENCE! The Musical star Jenn Harris, bookwriter Hunter Bell and the entire company of Off-Broadway's newest smash hit presided over the closing bell at NASDAQ MarketSite on Tuesday, July 12th.

SILENCE! The Musical Puts New Block of Seats on Sale Thru 8/27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 14, 2011


Due to overwhelming demand, the producers of SILENCE! The Musical today put a new block of tickets on sale through August 27th.

SILENCE! The Musical To Ring NASDAQ Closing Bell July 12
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 12, 2011


Bookwriter Hunter Bell and the cast of SILENCE! The Musical, the unauthorized parody of The Silence of the Lambs, are set to preside over the closing bell at NASDAQ MarketSite today, July 12th at 4 pm.

SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Opens Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Jul 9, 2011


SILENCE! The Musical, the unauthorized parody of The Silence of the Lambs, began performances June 24th at Theatre 80, located at 80 St. Marks Place (between First & Second Ave.) The official opening is this Saturday night, July 9th and the limited engagement is set to run through August 13th.

THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: July 2- 8
by BWW Special Coverage - Jul 8, 2011


Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week, or you're just in the mood for a recap of everything theatre, BroadwayWorld's new feature, 'This Week in Pictures' is here to satisfy your end of the week fix. Take a look below to catch up on the latest happenings from the Great White Way to the West End (and everywhere in between) with coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights and more! For last week's biggest events: visit THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: June 25- July 1!

SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Opens Off-Broadway, 7/9
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 7, 2011


SILENCE! The Musical, the unauthorized parody of The Silence of the Lambs, began performances June 24th at Theatre 80, located at 80 St. Marks Place (between First & Second Ave.) The official opening is this Saturday night, July 9th and the limited engagement is set to run through August 13th.

STAGE TUBE: Meet the Cast of SILENCE! THE MUSICAL!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 7, 2011


The cast of SILENCE! The Musical discusses their favorite lines from the movie.... and filthiest lines from the musical. Check it out below!

Photo Flash: Joan Rivers Visits SILENCE THE MUSICAL
by Lauren Wolman - Jul 7, 2011


Saturday evening July 2nd, Joan Rivers was spotted in the audience at SILENCE! The Musical, the unauthorized parody of The Silence of the Lambs, at Theatre 80, located at 80 St. Marks Place (between First & Second Ave.) The legendary comedienne/actress was the first to leap to her feet at the end of the performance, leading the standing ovation. Joan chatted with the cast after the show and she even offered some tongue-in-cheek advice to leading lady Jenn Harris regarding her first scene. Jenn replied, 'You're an asshole!' The two actresses fell into each others arms dissolved in laughter.

Photo Flash: Brent Barrett, Jenn Harris & More in SILENCE! The Musical
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 5, 2011


Broadway favorite Brent Barrett and Jenn Harris head the cast of SILENCE! The Musical, the unauthorized parody of The Silence of the Lambs, with music & lyrics by Jon and Al Kaplan, book by Hunter Bell, and direction and choreography by Christopher Gattelli.

SILENCE! is Golden: An Interview with Brian Nash
by Jena Tesse Fox - Jul 5, 2011


Musical director Brian Nash talks about the journey of Silence! The Musical from the Fringe to it's current off-Broadwya run.

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