TITLE OF SHOW Returns To The Australian Stage Aug 26-Sept 11

Theatre Works, St. Kilda MAGNORMOS announces [title of show] return season The quirky musical about a quirky new musical is back!

"must see" - The Age

"smart poppy and funny" - The Australian

"...the title of this show should be [fabulous sharp piece of theatre]" - Geoffrey Rush

"the most honest, thought-provoking musical you'll see all year" - Stage Whispers

Following on from its critically acclaimed premiere earlier this year, Magnormos is thrilled toannounce a return season of the Obie Award-winning [title of show] at Theatre Works from 26August to 11 September, 2010.

Buoyed by the glowing endorsements of [title of show] writer and Broadway cast memberJeff Bowen, co-star Heidi Blickenstaff and Broadway Director Michael Berresse, who flewto Australia to see the final show of the premiere season and a continuing buzz from thepublic, Magnormos Founder Aaron Joyner was encouraged to remount the production.

Three of the four original cast members reprise their roles in this witty musical including DavidSpencer (Priscilla Queen of the Desert the Musical) as Jeff, Laura Fitzpatrick (Fiddler on theRoof, My Fair Lady, Fame - The Musical, The Full Monty, The Thing About Men) as Susanand Lara Thew as Heidi whilst Darryn Gatt (You're a good man Charlie Brown) has been castin the role of Hunter to replace Michael Lindner, who has a previous commitment to Mary Poppins.

"Since we closed we have been overwhelmed by the audience feedback, and the requests for 'more', especially from those who missed it the first time so we're obliging with a returnMelbourne season while we build a touring program to take the [title of show] hilarity across the country," said Magnormos Artistic Director Aaron Joyner [title of show] is the true story of Jeff Bowen and Hunter Bell's quest to write and stage anew musical in under three weeks for the inaugural New York Music Theatre Festival in 2004.

Following the plights of Jeff, Hunter, Heidi and Susan as they negotiate a musical theatreobstacle course of finding backers, generating publicity, and finally making it to Broadway,[title of show] is a razor sharp, uproarious musical about the pleasures and perils of creatingan original show in a culture dominated by revivals and reality TV stars.

Following its debut at NYMF, [title of show] enjoyed an acclaimed run at the Vineyard TheaterOff-Broadway and in 2008, Jeff and Hunter fulfilled their Broadway aspirations, where [title ofshow] ran for over 100 performances. Jeff Bowen (music and lyrics) received an OBIE forhis work on the production, as did writer Hunter Bell who also received both Tony Award andDrama League nominations.

The momentum for Magnormos continues with the Company presenting A SondheimTriptych at the Melbourne Recital Centre in October to celebrate the 80th birthday of thelegendary Broadway Composer, Stephen Sondheim. More information at Magnormos.com[about Magnormos]: Established in 2002 Magnormos is a dynamic producer of musicaltheatre with a unique focus on Australian writers.

Magnormos has received both criticalacclaim and industry commendations for its work, including three 2009 Green Roomnominations for its most recent production Life's A Circus. Other Australian premieres includeThe Thing About Men, Flora the Red Menace, and Archy & Mehitabel, with Australian worksincluding Mary Bryant, A Bunch of Ratbags and Dutch Courage.

[title of show] SEASON: 26 August - 11 September, 2010

WHEN:8pm, Thu to Sat 26 Aug to 11 Sept 2pm, Sat 4 & 9 Sept8pm, Mon 6 & Wed 8 Sept

WHERE: Theatre Works, 14 Acland Street, St Kilda

TICKETS: $35A, $30C, Groups 9+ $30 + B/fee

VIP tickets: $40 [fancy - program, chocolates, reserved seating] $44 [even fancier - as above with wine, soft drink orcoffee on arrival]Dinner & Show packages available

BOOKINGS: www.magtix.com, www.theatreworks.org.au or Theatre Works box office, 9534 3388.[title of show] Presented by permission of ORiGiNTM Theatrical on behalf of R&H Theatricals: www.rnhtheatricals.com