Cast Set for YES, A CAT NAMED MARTY COHEN, THE MUSICAL at 'Dare to be Different' Festival

Amas Musical Theatre will present Yes, A Cat Named Marty Cohen, a new musical with book and music by Wendy Ann Gardner for three performances only: Friday, November 7 at 4 pm, and Saturday, November 8 at 3pm & 7:30pm at A.R.T. /New York Theatres as part of its “Dare to Be Different” series.

From the creator of “The Naughty Naughty Pets” children’s books and animated TV series comes the story of Marty Cohen, a Scottish fold cat with unusual ears, who travels to New York City in search of a better life. There, he discovers a half-brother named Artie, hot dogs on a stick, and new friends who stand up for him against prejudice and discrimination.

Directed and choreographed by Jonathan S. Cerullo, with musical direction by Colin Freeman, the cast will include Daniel Braaten (Mr. Puppy, The Musical), Mariko Kai, Christopher Michael (Mr. Puppy, The Musical), and Angela Zhang. Bradley Viktor, Jamiel Burkhart, and Kari Nicolaisen. The stage manager is Nikolas George Brown, and the Assistant to the Director is Sydney Weiser.

Running time 60 min

Ages 4 and up

Tickets are FREE, but registration is required and may be done so here. For more information, please call (212) 563-2565.