'The Beastly Bombing' Midwest Premiere at Trap Door Theatre

By: BWW News Desk Feb. 28, 2008

On March 20th, 'The Secret Order of Revolutionary Operettists presents'...The Beastly Bombing or a Terrible Tale Of Terrorists Tamed By The Tangles Of True Love, at the Trap Door Theatre.

Framed by the plot mechanisms and charming music of a Nineteenth Century Gilbert and Sullivan-esque comic operetta, The Beastly Bombing is a romance about white supremacists and Al Qaeda terrorists plotting to blow up the Brooklyn Bridge. The Beastly Bombing's controversial but hilarious take on modern politics, fundamentalism and the war on terror has produced a touchstone event, leading to debate about which issues comedy can address in our polarized society.

Cast members include: Tiffany Bedwell, Noah Durham, Matthew Gottlieb,John Gray, Michelle Hackman, Steve Konet, Alyssa Nicole Larson, Melissa Law, Andrew Luckenbill, Gabriel Pastrana, Alzan Pelesic and featuring Stephen Lydic as the President of the United States.

Libretto by: Julien Nitzberg
Music by: Roger Neill
Directed and Choreographed by: Kevin Remington
Originally directed in Los Angeles by: Julien Nitzberg
Musical Director: Michelle Hackman
Scenic Designer -Ewelina Dobiesz
Lighting Designer-Richard Norwood
Costume Designer- Iris Bainum-Houle
Sound Designer-Bob Rokos
Sound Engineer-Sam Lewis
Graphic Designers-Michal Janicki & Erin Tyler

Opens: Thursday March 20, 2008 at 8PM
Closes: Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 8PM
Runs: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 8PM and Sundays at 7PM beginning March 30th

ADMISSION: $20 (2 for 1 on Thursdays) $20 on Fridays and Sundays. $25 on Saturdays.

The Trap Door Theatre is located at 1655 West Cortland Ave. Chicago, IL 60622.
For Information/Reservations call 773-384-0494. To purchase tickets online: www.trapdoortheatre.com

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