Damon Intrabartolo

Review: BARE: A POP OPERA at Musical Theatre Southwest
by Jackie Camborde - Aug 18, 2025

Bare: A Pop Opera made its debut in Albuquerque this past weekend. The completely sung musical features music by Damon Intrabartolo and lyrics by Jon Hartmere. The duo wrote the book together as well. The plot focuses on high school students in a Catholic boarding school navigating coming of age, sexuality and religion – and the conflict these things inevitably bring.

BARE: A POP OPERA Opens in São Paulo With Impactful Narrative and Universal Themes
by Claudio Erlichman - Apr 10, 2025

With a sensitive approach and a contemporary perspective, Bare brings to light universal themes such as identity, sexuality, faith and the challenges of youth. Created by Damon Intrabartolo (music) and Jon Hartmere (lyrics and book), this powerful story comes to Brazil with a diverse cast and an innovative artistic proposal, packed with a contemporary rock soundtrack and profound lyrics.

Hoy MADAM Teatre celebra 10 años de PER SOBRE DE TOTES LES COSES
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Jul 15, 2024

Esta noche el Teatre Condal acogerá este evento único.

MADAM Teatre celebra 10 años de PER SOBRE DE TOTES LES COSES
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - May 13, 2024

El 15 de julio el Teatre Condal acogerá este evento único.

Review: BARE: A POP OPERA, London Palladium
by Cindy Marcolina - Apr 8, 2024

One-off staged concerts are all the rage these days. A way for producers to attract established stars that will fill a room and the chance to test the waters for potential longer runs are only a few benefits. Realistically, they’re also cheaper, relatively risk-free, and easier to mount than a full-blown production. The latest in this type of venture is Bare, Damon Intrabartolo and Jon Hartmere’s musical with a troubled history.

Full Cast Set For BARE Concert at the London Palladium
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2024

BARE comes to the London Palladium on Sunday 7 April, in a one-night-concert. The full cast has been announced for this upcoming production, led by the previously announced Jordan Luke Gage as Jason, and Laurie Kynaston as Peter. Find out who else is joining the cast here!

Jordan Luke Gage and Laurie Kynaston Will Lead BARE: IN CONCERT at the London Palladium
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2024

BARE comes to the London Palladium on Sunday 7 April, in an unmissable one-night-concert. The cast is led by Jordan Luke Gage and Laurie Kynaston.

BARE is the 16th Annual Baldwin Wallace Collaboration Show
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2023

For their 16th annual collaboration, Playhouse Square and Baldwin Wallace University join as one to present an original and innovative production, Bare. Performances will be held Friday, March 31st , through Sunday, April 2nd.

Photos: First look at Worthington Community Theatre's BARE: A POP OPERA
by Jerri Shafer - Mar 20, 2022

Bare: A Pop Opera, is a coming-of-age rock musical. The story focuses on a group of high school students at a private Catholic boarding school facing issues of sexuality, identity, and the future. As they struggle to come to terms with who they are, and who the world thinks they should be, they seek answers from their Church, their friends, and ultimately, from within themselves. Bare is a provocative, fresh, and utterly honest look at the dangers of baring your soul, and the consequences of continuing to hide.

Mid-World Players Closes 2021 Season at The Found Theatre with BARE: A POP OPERA
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 10, 2021

Mid-World Players closes its 2021 season at The Found Theatre with Bare: A Pop Opera. A pulsating, electric contemporary rock musical, Bare follows a group of students at a Catholic boarding school as they grapple with issues of sexuality, identity, and the future. Peter and Jason have fallen in love with each other, but Jason -- a popular athlete -- fears losing his status if he is discovered to be gay.

BroadwayWorld Celebrates Pride: Top 10 LGBTQ+ Musicals!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2021

June marks the official start of Pride Month! This year, BroadwayWorld is celebrating pride with a series focused on some of our favorite LGBTQ-themed musicals, plays, characters, and songs!

BWW Exclusive: BARE: A POP OPERA Celebrates 20 Years- Watch Now!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 23, 2020

Join BWW and the original producers of the cult hit, bare: a pop opera, at 8pm ET for a  virtual celebration of the critically acclaimed coming-of-age musical from Jon Hartmere and the late Damon Intrabartolo.

BARE: A POP OPERA to Celebrate 20 Years with Month-Long Virtual Celebration - Streaming on BroadwayWorld!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 2020

Join BWW and the original producers of the cult hit bare: a pop opera for a month-long virtual celebration of the critically acclaimed coming-of-age musical from Jon Hartmere and the late Damon Intrabartolo.

Broadway Rewind: BARE Returns with Taylor Trensch, Barrett Wilbert Weed & More!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 12, 2020

Today we rewind to 2012 for the off-Broadway revival of Bare. Featuring music by Damon Intrabartolo and book & lyrics by Jon Hartmere, the revival was directed by Stafford Arima, choreographed by Travis Wall  and starred Jason Hite, Taylor Trensch, Elizabeth Judd, with Gerard Canonico, Jerold E. Solomon, Barrett Wilbert Weed and Missi Pyle. 

Broadway From Home: More Reader-Selected Theater Documentaries!
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 25, 2020

In response to our list of documentaries for theater lovers, we asked you on social media which ones we missed and we compiled the list of documentaries that should've been included!

BWW Feature: On having missed BARE: A POP OPERA at Richmond Triangle Players
by Susan Haubenstock - May 13, 2020

From everything I've heard, the 2013 production of 'bare: a pop opera' at Richmond Triangle Players was a knockout. I, alas, was in San Diego.

BWW Interview: Ryan Raftery Talks Launching IVANKA 2020 at Joe's Pub
by Chris Struck - Feb 11, 2020

Chris Struck caught up with Ryan Raftery, writer and star, of the one-man musical comedy IVANKA 2020, coming to Joe's Pub later this February for eight shows starting on February 23rd and running until March 13th. Check out what Ryan Raftery has to say about his latest musical comedy!

Royal Family Productions 2020 Spring Season to Feature Kathleen Chalfant, Maddie Corman and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2020

Royal Family Productions (Chris Henry, Artistic Director), a Times Square-based non-profit theatre company known for its innovative productions and development of new original work, has announced their 2020 spring season.

BARE Makes Its Baltimore Premiere at Iron Crow Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2019

'The team of Jon Hartmere Jr. and Damon Intrabartolo have wrought a magnificent, totally original contemporary musical extravaganza that explores the schism between youthful passion and theological dogma.' - Variety

BWW Interview: Adam Fleming of THE DARE PROJECT Opens Up About HAIRSPRAY, TOE PICK, WICKED, BARE and DARE!
by Ben Rimalower - Oct 9, 2019

Actor-singer-dancer-choreographer Adam Fleming became a part of Broadway history originating the roles of Sketch in Hairspray and Lucas in Bare. In 2005, he starred in David Brind and Adam Salky's acclaimed short film, Dare, about two teenage boys' tense, spark-filled encounter in a pool following high school play practice. Dare gained a cult following as part of Strand Releasing's 'Boys Life' series and ultimately achieved worldwide popularity via more than 12 Million views on Youtube. The fan fervor (and fan fiction!) eventually inspired a sequel, ten years later. The original and the sequel are now being presented together as The Dare Project and attracting new legions of fans.