The Life + Death of Kenyon Phillips 2014

Opened: October 24, 2014
Closing: October 24, 2014

The Life + Death of Kenyon Phillips - 2014 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

The Life + Death of Kenyon Phillips uses an interactive rock-cabaret-variety show format - with several circus acts thrown in for good measure - to explore the past, present and future of downtown performance artist Kenyon Phillips. Kenyon says his inspiration for the project came from a desire "to take the traditional one-man show idea of 'here's my life story,' and throw a grenade in it."

The Life + Death of Kenyon Phillips - 2014 - Off-Broadway Cast

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Kenyon Phillips, known for his inventive blend of orchestral rock, surrealist theater and interactive cabaret, will resurrect his autobiographical rock opera 'The Life and Death of Kenyon Phillips' this August at Webster Hall. Hailing from Broadway to downtown and everywhere in between, the show's illustrious cast of singers, dancers, actors, and circus artists continues to grow. Most recently added is Daphne Rubin-Vega, best known for her leading roles in 'RENT' and 'Anna in the Tropics.' Rubin-Vega will reprise her role as Kenyon's mother, which she performed in the original production of 'The Life and Death of Kenyon Phillips' at Joe's Pub in May 2014.

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After its sold-out, world-premiere performance at Joe's Pub this past spring, Kenyon Phillips's autobiographical 90-minute rock opera, The Life + Death of Kenyon Phillips, will return to Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette St., New York, NY 10003) tonight, October 24th, 2014, at 7:00PM. Author, playwright and actress Najla Said, who was recently profiled by Vogue, directs.

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Theatrical singer, songwriter, actor, writer, model, dancer, and DJ Kenyon Phillips announced today that actor/activist Chaske Spencer and celebrity chef and restaurateur Todd English will join the cast of the world premiere performance of The Life + Death of Kenyon Phillips. Previously announced cast members include writer/blogger Michael Musto, writer/performer David Cale, actor/singer and drag performer Flotilla DeBarge (HBO's Angels in America), and Broadway veteran Daphne Rubin-Vega (Rent, Anna in the Tropics).

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by Tyler Peterson - Mar 24, 2014


Theatrical singer, songwriter, actor, writer, model, dancer, and DJ Kenyon Phillips announced today that actor/activist Chaske Spencer and celebrity chef and restaurateur Todd English will join the cast of the world premiere performance of The Life + Death of Kenyon Phillips. Previously announced cast members include writer/blogger Michael Musto, writer/performer David Cale, actor/singer and drag performer Flotilla DeBarge (HBO's Angels in America), and Broadway veteran Daphne Rubin-Vega (Rent, Anna in the Tropics).

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Theatrical singer, songwriter, actor, writer, model, dancer and DJ, Kenyon Phillips announced today that writer/blogger Michael Musto, writer/performer David Cale, and actor/singer and drag performer Flotilla DeBarge (HBO's Angels in America) will join the cast of the world premiere performance of The Life + Death of Kenyon Phillips. Musto will play the role of Kenyon's therapist, Cale a reporter, and Flotilla will portray Kenyon's ex-girlfriend, Gina. The three join previously announced Daphne Rubin-Vega (Rent, Anna in the Tropics).

The Life + Death of Kenyon Phillips FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Life + Death of Kenyon Phillips have there been?
The Life + Death of Kenyon Phillips has had 3 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2014, Off-Broadway which opened in 2014 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2015.

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