Van Hughes, Ryan Link Lead SON OF A GUN, Beginning 11/1 at Theatre Row

American Idiot's Van Hughes and Hair's Ryan Link will star in Son of a Gun, a contemporary folk rock musical previously developed with the O'Neill Theater Center, Joe's Pub and The Drama League. Performances begin November 1, 2012 at The Beckett Theatre at Theatre Row. Gabriel Barre (Andrew Lippa's The Wild Party, john & jen) directs.

The announcement was made today by Joshua Alan, Artistic Director of Firebone Theatre, the producer of Son of a Gun.

Son of a Gun is a darkly comic folk rock musical that tells the story of Danderhauler Agamenon Khrusty, heir apparent to the Khrusty family band. When Dan meets the love of his life, an awkward opening act named Lucy Sunshine, he's forced to confront his charismatic but domineering father. Jam-packed with dueling cowboys, flaming vans and an angelic host, Son of a Gun tells the tale of one wildly eccentric family.

Son of a Gun features music and lyrics by Don Chaffer, the ASCAP Award-winning writer, musician, recording artist and music producer who won the Radio and Records Song of the Year Award for "You Are So Good To Me". Chaffer is also the founder of the Nashville band Waterdeep which has released 15 albums. Additional music and lyrics are by Lori Chaffer, singer and songwriter for Waterdeep. The book is by Chris Cragin (The River Nun, Emily, An Amethyst Remembrance) and Don Chaffer.

The cast of Son of a Gun will feature Van Hughes (American Idiot, 9 to 5, Hairspray), Ryan Link (Hair, Aida, Wonderland, Rent), Alex Branton, Billy Brimblecom Jr., Michael Castillejos, Lori Fischer (Barbara's Blue Kitchen, Cowgirls), Rebecca Hart (Playwrights Horizons' Mr. Burns, Young Adult), Jimmie James (The New Group's Adult, Henry IV, Part 1 at BAM) and Martin Landry (Twilight: The Musical, The Ohmies).

Son of a Gun will be directed by Gabriel Barre, who directed the original New York productions of Andrew Lippa's The Wild Party, Summer of '42, john & jen and Almost, Maine as well as the world premiere of Frank Wildhorn's Tears of Heaven. Scenic and projection design is by Caite Hevner (Triassic Parq). Lighting design is by Alan Edwards. Costume design is by Leon Dobkowski (Shrek The Musical, The Little Mermaid assistant designer). Props design is by Sarah Dowling. Colin Miller (Accomplice) is the production stage manager.

Son of a Gun will be presented at the Beckett Theatre at Theatre Row, located at 410 West 42nd Street between Ninth and Tenth Avenues. The performance schedule is as follows: Thursday, November 1 at 8pm; Friday, November 2 at 8pm; Saturday, November 3 at 2pm and 8pm; Sunday, November 4 at 3pm; Tuesday, November 6 at 7pm; Wednesday, November 7 at 2pm and 8pm; Thursday, November 8 at 8pm; Sunday, November 11 at 7pm; Wednesday, November 14 at 8pm; Thursday, November 15 at 8pm; Friday, November 16 at 8pm; Saturday, November 17 at 2pm and 8pm; and Sunday, November 18 at 3pm.