Playwright Hero to Present JOHNNY LEGDICK; A ROCK OPERA, Jan 8-17

Playwright Hero & The Jem will present "Johnny Legdick; A rock opera," created by Jonah Carson, Jimmy Karamanis, Macleod Alan Truesdale, Elijah Fisch, and Tyler Miller. Directed by Jimmy Karamanis with musical direction by Macleod Alan Truesdale, the production runs Thursday, January 8, 2015 - Saturday, January 17, 2015 (various days/times).

Johnny Legdic; A rock opera is a story of oppression, revolt, and the rejection of norms. Together with his new friends Hannah and Steve the Steed, Johnny must flee the evil Suckadacocka's circus of freaks. This third production of Johnny Legdick; A rock opera is the biggest and best yet, with a larger band and two new songs.

Starring: Jonah Carson, Tadzeo Horner-Chbib, Colin Macdonald, Travis Martin, Arielle Palik, Mara Lazaris, Sarah Segal-Lazar, Chris Aitkens and Adam Capriolo.

The show will play Centaur Theatre's Wildside Festival (453 St. François-Xavier) Thurs. Jan. 8, 7pm; Fri. Jan. 9, 9pm; Sun. Jan. 11, 4 pm; Thurs. Jan. 15, 7pm; Sat. Jan. 17, 9 pm. Tickets: $15 general, $12.50 Student/Subscriber/Under 30/Cartes Premières. To purchase: (514) 288-3161 or online at www.centaurtheatre.com/wildsidefestival.php.

This is Playwright Hero's fourth season. Their most recent original play, No One Like Hugh, met critical acclaim during its November 2014 run at MainLine Theatre. Playwright Hero's Patreon campaign continues: www.patreon.com/playwrighthero.

The Jem are an acoustic trio from Montreal active since 2009, and comprises bass, guitar, djembe, trumpet and three-part harmonies.

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