[title of show]

MAGNORMOS announces
[title of show] return season
The quirky musical about a quirky new musical is back! 

Music & lyrics by Jeff Bowen book by Hunter Bell
August 26 – September 11, 2010
Theatre Works, St. Kilda

"…the title of this show should be [fabulous sharp piece of theatre]” - Geoffrey Rush
"Magnormos has always stood for excellence. With [title of show] they have surpassed themselves”- Julia Zemiro

"must see” – The Age
“smart poppy and funny” – The Australian
“the most honest, thought-provoking musical you’ll see all year” – Stage Whispers

Following on from its critically acclaimed premiere earlier this year, Magnormos is thrilled to announce a return season of the Obie Award-winning [title of show] at Theatre Works from 26 August to 11 September, 2010.

[title of show] is the true story of Jeff Bowen and Hunter Bell’s quest to write and stage a new musical in under three weeks for the inaugural New York Music Theatre Festival in 2004.

Following the plights of Jeff, Hunter, Heidi and Susan as they negotiate a musical theatre obstacle course of finding backers, generating publicity, and finally making it to Broadway,
[title of show] is a razor sharp, uproarious musical about the pleasures and perils of creating an original show in a culture dominated by revivals and reality TV stars.

Following its debut at NYMF, [title of show] enjoyed an acclaimed run at the Vineyard Theater Off-Broadway and in 2008, Jeff and Hunter fulfilled their Broadway aspirations, where [title of show] ran for over 100 performances. Jeff Bowen (music and lyrics) received an OBIE for his work on the production, as did writer Hunter Bell who also received both Tony Award and Drama League nominations.

Buoyed by the glowing endorsements of [title of show] writer and Broadway cast member Jeff Bowen, co-star Heidi Blickenstaff and Broadway Director Michael Berresse, who flew to Australia to see the final show of the premiere season and a continuing buzz from the public, Magnormos Founder Aaron Joyner was encouraged to remount the production.

Three of the four original cast members reprise their roles in this witty musical including David Spencer (Priscilla Queen of the Desert the Musical) as Jeff, Laura Fitzpatrick (Fiddler on the Roof, My Fair Lady, Fame – The Musical, The Full Monty, The Thing About Men) as Susan and Lara Thew as Heidi whilst Darryn Gatt (You’re a good man Charlie Brown) has been cast in the role of Hunter to replace Michael Lindner, who has a previous commitment to Mary Poppins.

[about Magnormos]:
Established in 2002 Magnormos is a dynamic producer of musical theatre with a unique focus on Australian writers. Magnormos has received both critical acclaim and industry commendations for its work, including three 2009 Green Room nominations for its most recent production Life's A Circus. Other Australian premieres include The Thing About Men, Flora the Red Menace, and Archy & Mehitabel, with Australian works including Mary Bryant, A Bunch of Ratbags and Dutch Courage.

[title of show]
SEASON: 26 August – 11 September, 2010
WHEN: 8pm, Thu to Sat 26 Aug to 11 Sept
2pm, Sat 4 & 9 Sept
8pm, Mon 6 & Wed 8 Sept
WHERE: Theatre Works, 14 Acland Street, St Kilda
TICKETS: $35A, $30C, Groups 9+ $30 + B/fee
VIP tickets: $40 [program, chocolates, reserved seating]
$44 [even fancier – as above with wine, soft drink or
coffee on arrival]
Dinner & Show packages available
BOOKINGS: www.magtix.com or Theatre Works box office, 9534 3388.

[title of show] Presented by permission of ORiGiNTM Theatrical on behalf of R&H Theatricals: www.rnhtheatricals.com.

[warning]
[title of show] contains mature language and content. Broadway.com also warns: “I wouldn't recommend it to two groups: toddlers and stupid people.”