Photo Coverage: DESPERATE MEASURES Celebrates Opening Night Off-Broadway!
Desperate Measures is a hilarious new musical that tells the tale of Johnny Blood, a handsome young man whose life is in danger over a saloon brawl.
By: Genevieve Rafter Keddy Jun. 14, 2018
Desperate Measures is a hilarious new musical that tells the tale of Johnny Blood, a handsome young man whose life is in danger over a saloon brawl. Set in the early 1890's, Johnny must put his fate into the hands of a colorful cast of characters including a wily sheriff, an eccentric priest, a authoritarian governor, a saloon girl gone good, and a nun out of the habit- as they all struggle to decide Johnny's fate. Laws are broken and hearts are won as they try to find justice in a world that often doesn't seem just. Sound familiar?
Inspired by Shakespeare's Measure for Measure, the musical is a joyful, madcap comedy that also manages to ponder the nature of justice. Will the good guys pull off the greatest caper yet, or will Johnny be left hanging? One thing is certain...you will come out smiling.
The show celebrated its opening night this week and the stars turned out to join the party. Lea Salonga, Karen Ziemba, George Salazar, Lesli Margherita, Jason Tam all made appearances at the big night. Check out photos below!
For more information visit www.DesperateMeasuresMusical.com.
Photos by Genevieve Rafter-Keddy
Lesli Margherita, Max Crumm and Jen Cody
Lesli Margherita, Max Crumm and Jen Cody
Gary Marachek, Conor Ryan, Lauren Molina, Nick Wyman, Sarah Parnicky and Peter Saide
Gary Marachek, Conor Ryan, Lauren Molina, Nick Wyman, Sarah Parnicky and Peter Saide
Anthony Festa, Gary Marachek, David Hancock Turner, Pat Addiss, Conor Ryan, Lauren Molina, Nick Wyman, Sarah Parnicky, Bill Castellino, Peter Saide, Peter Kellogg, David Friedman and Celia Hottenstein
Peter Kellogg (Book and Lyrics), Bill Castellino (Director and Choreographer) and David Friedman (Music)
Lauren Molina and Sarah Parnicky
Lauren Molina and Sarah Parnicky
Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley
Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley
David Hancock Turner (Musical Director and Orchestrations)
David Hancock Turner and Mary Cossette
Willette Klausner, Pat Addiss and Mary Cossette
Willette Klausner, Pat Addiss, Ken Denison and Mary Cossette
Lauren Molina and her mom
Rob Morrison and Lauren Molina
Lauren Molina and Karen Ziemba
Lauren Molina and Karen Ziemba
Lauren Molina and Karen Ziemba
Peter Saide and Lea Salonga
Peter Saide and Lea Salonga
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