Silence! The Musical 2013 - Articles Page 5.8

Run Time:
89 minutes with no intermission
Opened: January 19, 2013
Closing: July 07, 2013

Silence! The Musical - 2011 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Elektra Theater
300 West 43rd Street New York, NY

In the beloved movie, rookie FBI agent Clarice Starling matches wits with the brilliant but insane cannibal, Dr. Hannibal Lecter, to catch the serial killer known only as Buffalo Bill. Clarice must face her own demons and race the clock to unlock Lecter's clues before another innocent girl is killed and skinned by Bill. It's a hair-raising thriller that has kept countless millions on the edges of their seats and permeated the pop lexicon with delightfully creepy quotes like "I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice Chianti" and of course "It places the lotion in the basket".



And now, at last, this delicate symphony of suspense has been turned on its ear and retold in the only way it can be-- as a musical. A singing chorus of floppy-eared lambs narrates the action; Buffalo Bill gleefully dances a hoedown while kidnapping hapless Catherine Martin; and even Dr. Lecter, scary as ever, sings about the life he'd like to lead someday outside the prison walls.



Fueled by a rabid cult following since the songs debuted online in 2002, SILENCE! was expanded into a live stage show and shattered every box-office record at the 2005 FringeNYC Festival. Winner of the NYCFringe's Best Musical Award, SILENCE! The Musical combines whip-smart dialogue and shocking songs to make a musical parody of The Silence of the Lambs that's sure to be popular with seasoned fans of the movie and FBI rookies alike.

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Silence! The Musical - 2011 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 5.8

Photo Flash: SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Welcomes SILENCE OF THE LAMBS' Anthony Heald
by Kelsey Denette - March 22, 2012


Anthony Heald, urged by his Silence of the Lambs director (Jonathan Demme) and the film's star (Jodie Foster), attended last night's performance of the Off-Broadway smash SILENCE! The Musical at Performance Space 122

Photo Flash: Lisa Lampanelli Visits SILENCE! THE MUSICAL
by Kelsey Denette - March 7, 2012


Actress and comedienne Lisa Lampanelli attended SILENCE! The Musical at P.S. 122 this past Friday, March 2nd. Check out a snapshot below!

SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Begins Spring Schedule This Week, Adding Sunday Evening Shows
by Kelsey Denette - March 1, 2012


SILENCE! The Musical, the unauthorized parody of The Silence of the Lambs, will add Sunday evenings to the new Spring playing schedule beginning this Sunday, March 4th at The 9th Space Theatre at Performance Space 122, 150 First Avenue (at 9th St.) SILENCE! The Musical has a book by Hunter Bell, music & lyrics by Jon and Al Kaplan, and direction & choreography by Christopher Gattelli.

STAGE TUBE: SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Visits Theater Talk
by Kelsey Denette - February 29, 2012


Award-winning librettist Hunter Bell and his SILENCE! The Musical stars, David Garrison and Jenn Harris, recently visited 'Theater Talk' to discuss the process of turning the classic movie thriller The Silence of the Lambs into a musical. Hosted by Michael Riedel and Susan Haskins, this episode of 'Theater Talk' aired February 24 - 27 on WNET/Thirteen and CUNY TV. Check it out below!

SILENCE: The Musical Adds Special Show to Celebrate Film's Birthday, Feb 25!
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2012


The Silence of the Lambs, winner in all five top categories at the 1992 Oscars including Best Picture, was released internationally 21 years ago this month. SILENCE! The Musical, the unauthorized parody of The Silence of the Lambs, will celebrate the classic thriller's birthday with a special added late show this Saturday, February 25th at 10:30 PM at The 9th Space Theatre at Performance Space 122, 150 First Avenue (at 9th St.) This season's hit, SILENCE! The Musical, has a book by Hunter Bell, music & lyrics by Jon and Al Kaplan, and direction & choreography by Christopher Gattelli, and has been extended 5 times to date.

Photo Coverage: SILENCE! The Musical Celebrates CD Release; Brent Barrett, Jenn Harris & More!
by Walter McBride - February 24, 2012


Brent Barrett, Jenn Harris and the entire cast of SILENCE! The Musical took to the stage at the Upper East Side Barnes & Noble yesterday, February 23rd at 5 PM to perform selections from the hit parody of the classic film The Silence of the Lambs. Brian J. Nash musical directed the event, which included a CD signing by the company of the newly released cast album. BroadwayWorld was on hand and brings you photo coverage of the event below!

SILENCE! THE MUSICAL and More to Appear at Barnes & Noble, 2/23
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2012


Brent Barrett, Jenn Harris and cast members from SILENCE! THE MUSICAL are set for a CD signing and performance at Barnes & Noble on the Upper East Side on February 23rd.

SILENCE: The Musical Adds Special Show to Celebrate Film's Birthday, Feb 25!
by Jessica Lewis - February 21, 2012


The Silence of the Lambs, winner in all five top categories at the 1992 Oscars including Best Picture, was released internationally 21 years ago this month. SILENCE! The Musical, the unauthorized parody of The Silence of the Lambs, will celebrate the classic thriller's birthday with a special added late show this Saturday, February 25th at 10:30 PM at The 9th Space Theatre at Performance Space 122, 150 First Avenue (at 9th St.) This season's hit, SILENCE! The Musical, has a book by Hunter Bell, music & lyrics by Jon and Al Kaplan, and direction & choreography by Christopher Gattelli, and has been extended 5 times to date.

Cast of SILENCE THE MUSICAL to Appear at Barnes & Nobles, 2/23
by Harmony Wheeler - February 17, 2012


Brent Barrett, Jenn Harris and the entire cast of SILENCE! The Musical are set to take the stage at the Upper East Side Barnes & Noble next Thursday, February 23rd at 5 PM to perform selections from the parody of the classic film The Silence of the Lambs. The Musical Director for the event will be Brian J. Nash, and the cast will sign copies of the show's newly released CD afterwards.

STAGE TUBE: SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Releases New Commercial
by Max Schwager - February 13, 2012


The new, highly provocative TV commercial for this season's smash hit, SILENCE! The Musical, is set to being airing today on most major networks. 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 & choreography by Christopher Gattelli, opened July 9, 2011 to unanimous rave reviews. The show immediately became a sold-out phenomenon and was recently selected by Time Magazine as one of the year's Top 5 Musicals.

Photo Flash: Chita Rivera Visits SILENCE! THE MUSICAL
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 7, 2012


Chita Rivera attended SILENCE! The Musical at P.S. 122 this past Thursday, February 2nd, and she remained afterwards to praise the cast and pose for photos.

Photo Flash: Behind the Scenes at The Commercial for SILENCE! THE MUSICAL
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 2, 2012


SILENCE! The Musical, filmed a TV commercial last Thursday, January 26th onstage at P.S. 122. Featuring cannibalism, cross-dressing and various excised body parts, the new commercial is currently in post-production and will begin airing on major networks later this month.

SILENCE! THE MUSICAL and More to Appear at Barnes & Noble, 2/23
by Max Schwager - February 1, 2012


Brent Barrett, Jenn Harris and cast members from SILENCE! THE MUSICAL are set for a CD signing and performance at Barnes & Noble on the Upper East Side on February 23rd.

New Block of Seats on Sale at SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Thru 5/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 1, 2012


The producers of SILENCE! The Musical, today put a new block of seats on sale through May 6th at P.S. 122. 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 & choreography by Christopher Gattelli, opened July 9, 2011.

Photo Flash: Jessie Mueller Visits SILENCE! THE MUSICAL
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 30, 2012


Before On a Clear Day You Can See Forever ended its Broadway run yesterday, leading lady Jessie Mueller brought the show's cast to SILENCE! The Musical at P.S. 122 on their final day off this past Tuesday, January 24th.

Photo Flash: Justin Kirk Visits SILENCE! THE MUSICAL
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 19, 2012


Justin Kirk took advantage of his first night off since joining the Broadway cast of Other Desert Cities to catch SILENCE! The Musical this past Monday, January 16th.

SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Hosts LBGT Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2012


Tonight, January 19th is LGBT NIGHT at SILENCE! The Musical - The Unauthorized Parody of The Silence of the Lambs.

Jodie Foster & SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Celebrate Nat'l Film Registry Listing
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 18, 2012


The 1991 thriller The Silence of the Lambs has just been selected for preservation on the National Film Registry's annual list of 25 "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant films."

SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Hosts LBGT Night January 19
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 12, 2012


Thursday, January 19th is LGBT NIGHT at SILENCE! The Musical - The Unauthorized Parody of The Silence of the Lambs.

SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Begins New Winter Schedule
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2012


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 & choreography by Christopher Gattelli, is set to begin a new winter playing schedule beginning tonight.

SILENCE! THE MUSICAL CD Hits Stores Today
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 10, 2012


The original cast recording of SILENCE! The Musical, starring Brent Barrett and Jenn Harris, is set to be released in stores and through Amazon.com today, January 10th.

SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Original Cast Recording Hits Stores Today
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2012


The original cast recording of SILENCE! The Musical, starring Brent Barrett and Jenn Harris, is set to be released in stores and through Amazon.com today.

SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Original Cast Recording Hits Stores Tuesday 1/10
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 6, 2012


The original cast recording of SILENCE! The Musical, starring Brent Barrett and Jenn Harris, is set to be released in stores and through Amazon.com this Tuesday, January 10th.

Silence! The Musical FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Silence! The Musical have there been?
Silence! The Musical has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2013.
What awards has Silence! The Musical been nominated for?
Silence! The Musical has been nominated for Best New Musical, Outstanding Choreographer at The Lortels for Christopher Gattelli, and Outstanding Musical at The Lortels.
What awards has Silence! The Musical won?
Silence! The Musical has won awards for Best New Musical, Outstanding Choreographer at The Lortels for Christopher Gattelli, and Outstanding Musical at The Lortels.

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