Al Samuels News

Hold the door for "Thrones! The Musical Parody," returning to the Apollo Theater Chicago (2540 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago) September 15 following a successful start to performances earlier this summer. From the creative team behind "Baby Wants Candy" and "50 Shades! The Musical Parody," the fall run of the "Game of Thrones" send-up features 21 original songs and plot lines through Season 6 of the critical hit, performed by a Chicago-based ensemble including many of the actors from the summer preview run.

This Summer, Winter is coming. "Thrones! The Musical Parody" arrives at the Apollo Theater (2540 N. Lincoln Ave) in July with its United States and Chicago preview, running July 21 through August 21. Scripted by members of the "Baby Wants Candy" and "50 Shades! The Musical Parody" creative team, "Thrones! The Musical Parody" debuted to completely sold-out performances in August 2015 at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, followed by a sold-out, limited run at London's Leicester Square Theatre. Hailed as "darkly humorous and beautifully vulgar" (Edinburgh Festival Magazine) and "A resounding success!" (Sunday Times Scotland), the production features a Chicago-based cast and creative team in its run at the Apollo Theater.

50 Shades! The Musical Parody (www.50ShadesTheMusical.com) will end its engagement at The Elektra Theatre (300 W. 43rd Street) on April 26th. Directed by Al Samuels and Rob Lindley, 50 Shades! The Musical Parody is produced by Emily Dorezas, Al Samuels, Andrew Asnes, Rob Kolson, Brett McDonald and 50 Shades Tour LLC. The show recently celebrated its oneyear anniversary in New York, and at the time of closing, 50 Shades! The Musical Parody will have played 453 performances.

50 Shades! The Musical Parody recently celebrated its first anniversary Off-Broadway at The Elektra Theatre - check out photos from the big night below!

Tim Murray of Off-Broadway's 50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL PARODY recently interviewed moviegoers on the film's opening day, and also asked people in Times Square to read from the book, FIFTY SHADES OF GREY. Check out the videos below!

With the film version of 50 SHADES OF GREY set for release this weekend, 50 Shades! The Musical Parody continues its timely run at The Elektra Theatre (300 W. 43rd Street) through September 6, 2015, and will be celebrating Valentine's Day 50-Shades style!

Husbands happy their wives saw the show: Countless. 50 Shades! The Musical Parody at The Elektra Theatre (300 W. 43rd Street) has announced that tickets are now on sale through September 6, 2015 due to audience demand and rave reviews. Directed by Al Samuels and Rob Lindley, 50 Shades! The Musical Parody is produced by Emily Dorezas, Al Samuels, Andrew Asnes, Rob Kolson, Brett McDonald and 50 Shades Tour LLC.

The cast of 50 Shades! The Musical Parody recently posed for a New Year's shot - check it out below!

The cast of 50 Shades! The Musical Parody recently posed for a pair of new holiday shots - check them out below!

Tickets for 50 Shades! The Musical Parody at The Elektra Theatre (300 W. 43rd Street) are now on sale through April 5, 2015.

50 Shades! The Musical Parody at The Elektra Theatre celebrates Halloween in a new group photo! Check it out below!

50 Shades! The Musical Parody at The Elektra Theatre (300 W. 43rd Street) has announced that tickets are now on sale through April 5, 2015 due to sold-out houses and rave reviews.

50 Shades! The Musical Parody at The Elektra Theatre (300 W. 43rd Street) has announced a special Halloween performance on October 31st.

The cast of off-Broadway's 50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL is the latest group of stage stars to take on the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Check out their sexy submission for charity below!

Maria Blanco, Miguel Ramiro, Maria Jose Santos, Celia Vergara, Sergio Arce, Teresa Abarca, Ángel Padilla y Eva Manjon protagonizaran esta comedia basada en el best-seller que se estrenara en octubre en el Teatro Nuevo Apolo.

50 Shades! The Musical Parody at The Elektra Theatre (300 W. 43rd Street) has announced that beginning July 22nd, Jack Boice (Phantom of the Opera International Tour), Melanie Brook (Tony and Tina's Wedding), Alexis Field (Angelina Ballerina The Musical) and Zach Kononov (Spring Awakening) will join the cast replacing Chris Grace, Ashley Ward, Kaitlyn Frotton and David Andino respectively. Directed by Al Samuels and Rob Lindley, 50 Shades! The Musical Parody is produced by Emily Dorezas, Al Samuels, Andrew Asnes, Rob Kolson, Brett McDonald and 50 Shades Tour LLC.

50 Shades! The Musical Parody (www.50ShadesTheMusical.com) at The Elektra Theatre (300 W. 43rd Street) is directed by Al Samuels and Rob Lindley.The cast features David Andino (The Buddy Holly Story), Daniel Bentley (Hairspray), Kaitlyn Frotton (Scab), Chris Grace ('The Awkward Moment'), Tim Murray (MTV's 'White House Down'), Amber Petty (voice of Sirius/XM's Radio Margaritaville), Casey Rogers (Catch Me If You Can), Alec Varcas (Spamalot), Ashley Ward (Baby Wants Candy), andChloe Williamson (Save The Date). Check out just-released highlights from the show below!

50 Shades! The Musical Parody (www.50ShadesTheMusical.com) at The Elektra Theatre (300 W. 43rd Street) is all about naughty fun, something that Shia LaBeouf is all too familiar with. In a new open invitation, the cast would like to Willkommen Shia to 50 Shades! The Musical Parody with open arms so that he can be 'transformed' and his 'nymphomaniac' tendencies can be embraced.

50 Shades! The Musical - The Original Parody (www.50ShadesTheMusical.com) at The Elektra Theatre (300 W. 43rd Street) recently celebrated its 100th performance Off-Broadway - check out photos from the night below!

50 Shades! The Musical - The Original Parody (www.50ShadesTheMusical.com) at The Elektra Theatre (300 W. 43rd Street) has announced that tickets are now on sale through January 4, 2015 due to audience demand and rave reviews. In addition, beginning September 2nd, a new fall schedule will begin. Directed by Al Samuels and Rob Lindley, 50 Shades! The Musical - The Original Parody is produced by Emily Dorezas, Al Samuels, Andrew Asnes, Rob Kolson, Brett McDonald and 50 Shades Tour LLC.