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Opened: January 5, 1986
Closing: April 20, 1986

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Tina Fey, Daniel Radcliffe & More Join Netflix's MULLIGAN Series From 30 ROCK Creators
by Michael Major - Apr 11, 2023


Nat Faxon, Chrissy Teigen, Tina Fey, Sam Richardson, Dana Carvey and Phil LaMarr will star in Mulligan, the new animated Netflix series from Robert Carlock and Sam Means, the minds behind 30 Rock and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. Daniel Radcliffe, Ayo Edebiri, Ronny Chieng and Kevin Michael Richardson will serve as guest stars. 

REVIEW: Guest Reviewer Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts On JULIA
by Jade Kops - Apr 6, 2023


Justine Clarke is astounding as the PM 570 in JULIA. Writer, Johanna Murray- Smith has eloquently constructed a superb Play that explores Gillard’s journey as the first female Prime Minister in the heavily misogynistic Australian political environment.

OPERATION MINCEMEAT Cast Recording Will Be Released in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2023


The full Original London Cast Recording of the critically acclaimed  Operation Mincemeat – A New Musical will be released on Friday, 12th May 2023.  Listen to the first track from the album here!

Review: A Life-Affirming Dreamboat of a Production, LES MISERABLES is Home at Last⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ at Koninklijk Theater Carré
by Chantal Kunst - Mar 5, 2023


De Graaf & Cornelissen Entertainment bring us the legendary musical of musicals back on stage. And thank heavens they did. The story of Les Misérables based on Victor Hugo's novel, has it all. Set in early 19th century France, it has a clear conflict, displays human suffering and strive in the widest sense of the word and a perfect ending.

Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for OPERATION MINCEMEAT in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2023


Following five sold-out development runs at the New Diorama Theatre in 2019 and Southwark Playhouse in 2020, 2021 & 2022, plus an extended Riverside Studios run last summer, the full cast and creative team for the West End premiere of Operation Mincemeat - a new musical, has been announced.

Oceanside Theatre Company Announces Fourth Collaboration With Scripps Ranch Theatre: LUCKY STIFF
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2023


Lucky Stiff is a frolicking musical romcom full of hilarious hijinx in which English shoe salesman Harry Witherspoon agrees to take his dead uncle's corpse on vacation to Monte Carlo in hopes of winning his inheritance - which it turns out was embezzled from his uncle's girlfriend's husband. The musical farce, written by the Tony-award-winning writing team Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty and directed by Moonlight Theatre founder Kathy Brombacher, offers audiences a wonderful sense of escapism.

Cast Announced For OPERATION MINCEMEAT at the Fortune Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2023


The producers of Operation Mincemeat have announced that David Cumming, Claire-Marie Hall, Natasha Hodgson, Jak Malone and Zöe Roberts, the 2023 Off-West End 'Best Musical Production' award winning cast (Southwark Playhouse/ Riverside Studios), are returning for the West End transfer.

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Comes to Stage West
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2023


An unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything—what more could go wrong?  Plenty, and you’ll have a grand time finding out, in the uproarious The Play That Goes Wrong, which begins a 4-week run Thursday, February 16, following its initial run at WaterTower Theatre.

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Announced At Palo Alto Players, January 20- February 5
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 14, 2022


Palo Alto Players invites you to opening night of The Murder at Haversham Manor, where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous. With an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can't play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines), THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG is sure to bring down the house!

New Musical OPERATION MINCEMEAT Gets First West End Run
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2022


After sold-out development runs at the New Diorama Theatre in 2019 and Southwark Playhouse in 2020, 2021 & 2022, plus an extended Riverside Studios run this summer, Operation Mincemeat transfers to the West End's Fortune Theatre for previews starting on the 29th March, followed by an 8-week run beginning on the 9th May 2023.

Review: SWEENEY TODD-THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET at Seacoast Repertory Theatre
by Dan Marois - Sep 26, 2022


What did our critic think of SWEENEY TODD-THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET at Seacoast Repertory Theatre?

Disney Television Announces Halloween Programming
by Michael Major - Sep 20, 2022


Disney Channel's 'Calling All The Monsters' and Disney Junior's 'Trick or Treats' programming events will serve as the premiere destination for Halloween-themed content, including 'Under Wraps 2' and new Halloween-themed 'Raven's Home,' 'BUNK'D,' 'The Villains of Valley View,' 'Eureka!,' ''Mickey Mouse Funhouse' and 'Firebuds' episodes.

EXQUISITE CORPSE Takes The Chopin Mainstage, Opening October 13
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 15, 2022


This October, dare to enter the HOUSE OF THE EXQUISITE CORPSE, a horror peep-show puppet-theater anthology.

Freeform Announces New Year of '31 Nights of Halloween'
by Michael Major - Sep 1, 2022


From Oct. 1-31, viewers can celebrate Halloween at home with haunting movies, including fan favorites “Ghostbusters” (1984), “Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride,” “Halloweentown,” “Maleficent“ and “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil.” Films new to the lineup this year include Academy Award® winner “Get Out,” “Halloween” (2018) and “A Quiet Place.”

Review: LUCKY STIFF at The Barnstormers
by Dan Marois - Aug 28, 2022


What did our critic think of LUCKY STIFF at The Barnstormers?

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Comes to the Cultural Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2022


From Mischief, Broadway masters of comedy, comes the smash hit farce. Welcome to opening night of a university drama society’s newest production, The Murder at Haversham Manor, where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous. This 1920s whodunit has everything you never wanted in a show—an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything, including their lines.

HOUSE OF THE EXQUISITE CORPSE Announced At Chopin Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 5, 2022


This October, dare to enter the HOUSE OF THE EXQUISITE CORPSE, a horror peep-show puppet-theater anthology. Peer through keyholes, cracks, and hidden doors to discover surreal worlds that will terrify and amaze.

Based on One of the Most Popular Brazilian Soap Operas O BEM AMADO Gets a Musical Version
by Claudio Erlichman - Aug 4, 2022


The show has lyrics and music by Zeca Baleiro and Newton Moreno, with musical direction by Marco França and features Cassio Scapin as the corrupt and demagogue Odorico Paraguacu, candidate for mayor of Sucupira. As there is no cemetery in the city, which forces residents to bury their dead in neighboring municipalities, the politician is elected with the slogan “Vote for a serious man and win a cemetery”!

Krisiun Releases New Single 'Swords into Flesh' Off Upcoming Album 'Mortem Solis'
by Michael Major - Jul 14, 2022


“Swords into Flesh” follows the band’s previous releases, “Serpent Messiah”, which was released with a powerful video directed by Estevam Romera, and the album’s furious opening track  and lyric video,“Sworn Enemies”, which was created by Alcides Burn / Burn Artworks. Watch the lyric video for the new single now!

OPERATION MINCEMEAT, A NEW MUSICAL Extends Riverside Studios Run Until 23 July 2022 
by A.A. Cristi - May 25, 2022


Find out how to get tickets to Operation Mincemeat, a new musical which has extended its run by two weeks until 23rd July at Riverside Studios.

BWW Review: LUCKY STIFF at NextStop Theatre Company
by David Friscic - May 23, 2022


A corpse, dogs, a heart-shaped box, and diamonds are just a few of the plot ingredients in the merry mix of mayhem and misadventure in the zany musical Lucky Stiff now being presented at the NextStop Theatre Company.  An audaciously frenetic and chaotic sense of impending disaster fills the air as a series of coincidences, mistaken identities and misconstrued intentions all collide and converge in this witty and hilarious book by Lynn Ahrens. The race to see who collects millions is the incentive for an engaging group of whacky yet endearing characters.

The North Country Release New Single 'Born at the Right Time'
by Michael Major - May 12, 2022


Washington, D.C.-based experimental pop band The North Country is pleased to present 'Born at the Right Time' the lastest press release single from EP Born at the Right Time (Exquisite Corpse). 'Born At The Right Time' is now available. The single is the follow up to 'Procrastinator' which was released last month. Plus, check out tour dates!

Bauhaus Announces UK Show at Brixton Academy
by Marissa Tomeo - May 3, 2022


Last month, Bauhaus released the new song 'Drink The New Wine' which was recorded last year during lockdown with the four members sharing audio files. The track employs the Surrealists' ‘Exquisite Corpse’ device whereby each artist adds to the piece without seeing what the others have done.

The North Country Share New Single 'Procrastinator'
by Michael Major - Apr 21, 2022


The band is pleased to share 'Procrastinator' the first single to be lifted from Born at the Right Time (Exquisite Corpse). The song and official video, which was directed by The North Country's guitarist Jon Harmon, debuted today at Music Mecca and can also be shared at YouTube. The single will be available this Friday on all streaming platforms.

Majestic Teens Will Present LUCKY STIFF in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2022


Majestic's Lucky Stiff stars teens of The Majestic Academy of Dramatic Arts under the Direction of Jocelyn Duford with Musical Direction by Keith Belanger.

Corpse! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Corpse! have there been?
Corpse! has had 1 productions including Broadway which opened in 1986.
What awards has Corpse! been nominated for?
Corpse! has been nominated for the Best Director award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. John Tillinger was nominated for this prestigious award.
What awards has Corpse! won?
Corpse! has won the Best Director award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for John Tillinger.

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