Hit show makes return

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

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

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 Susanand 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.

“Since we closed we have been overwhelmed by the audience feedback, and the requests for ‘more’, especially from those who missed it the first time so we’re obliging with a return Melbourne season while we build a touring program to take the [title of show] hilarity across the country,” said Magnormos Artistic Director Aaron Joyner.

[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.

Bookings for the new season: www.magtix.com.