John Mark Bowman Set for Generic Theatre's BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON, 8/23-9/15

The rock musical BLOODY BLOODY Andrew Jackson will receive its Hampton Roads regional debut in a new immersive production at the The Generic Theater in downtown Norfolk, VA General producer Jeannette Rainey, executive director Philip Odango and artistic directors Matthew Friedman and Jennifer Murphy present the Norfolk run. Performances will begin August 23 and is currently scheduled to run through September 15.

A satirical comedic mash-up of American history and emo rock music, BLOODY BLOODY Andrew Jackson stars John Mark Bowman as Andrew Jackson and follows America's seventh president from his early days as a child on the wild frontier to his controversial reign in the White House.

BLOODY BLOODY Andrew Jackson will be directed by BrenDan Hoyle, with musical direction by Cathy Francis and choreography by Cami Walton. "The style of the show races from sketch comedy to documentary to farce to political thriller, to a good-old fashioned rock concert," says Hoyle. "The show's actors and actresses will be playing many different roles and will enjoy near constant stage time as they go from playing former American presidents to cowboys, cheerleaders, British soldiers, sexy robot voices and more."

Bowman leads an ensemble cast including Anthony Barker, Mary Curnen, Jimmy Dragas, Jacob George, Todd Harris, Jr., DeEtta Jennings, Garney Johnson, Matt Johnson, Diana Kloiber, Bridget Sievers, Amy St. George, Kathryn Starnes and Sarah Storminger.

The creative team includes Shane Stelly (scenic design), Ryan Ward (costume design), B Butterbaugh (light design), Heather Shannon (properties design), and Christian Garthright (sound design). The management team includes Jillian Sweetland (assistant director), Stephanie Corbin (asst. stage manager), Dawn Wilfong (asst. stage manager), and Kelly Gilliam (stage manager).

Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). Tickets may be purchased at http://thegenerictheater.eventbrite.com.

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