'Brain From Planet X' Stars Evan & Bodnar at NYMF

The New York Musical Theatre Festival and Kritzerland, Inc. are pleased to present the New York premiere of The Brain from Planet X, a 1950's sci-fi spoof about alien invasion starring Rob Evan (Jekyll & Hyde, Tarzan) and Amy Bodnar (Ragtime, Oklahoma!) with book by David Wechter and Bruce Kimmel, and music, lyrics and direction by Bruce Kimmel.

"An affectionate and hilarious send-up of bad 50s sci-fi movies, The Brain from Planet X tells the story of an alien invasion circa 1958. A Brain and its two alien cohorts, Zubrick and Yoni, arrive on Earth to take over the San Fernando Valley, starting with the happy nuclear family, the Bunsons," describe press notes, "It's the first step on the road to their quest of taking over the entire planet and to destroying the family unit.  It's tuneful, toe-tapping, and terrifyingly fun."

Rob Evan starred as the title roles in the original Broadway cast of Jekyll & Hyde for three years and over 600 performances. Evan regularly stars around the world in the all-new Jekyll & Hyde: The Concert, where he returned from a 16-show run in Seoul, South Korea's Olympic Hall last spring. He just finished starring on Broadway in Disney's Tarzan playing the role of Kerchak at the Richard Rodgers Theater. Evan also appeared on Broadway as Jean Valjean in Les Miserables and as Orin Scrivello in Little Shop of Horrors.

Amy Bodnar has appeared on Broadway as Evelyn Nesbitt in Ragtime, and Laurie in Trevor Nunn's production of Oklahoma! She's performed in the World and/or American premieres of Between The Lines, Martin Guerre, Just So, and the Los Angeles company of Ragtime.

Also featured in the company are Paul Downs Colaizzo, Benjamin Clark, Merrill Grant, Chad Harlow, Joe Jackson, Naomi Kakuk, Cason Murphy, Denise Payne, Barry Pearl, Alet Taylor, Erin Webley and Steve Wenslawski.The production team includes Musical Director Larry Goldberg, Orchestrator Larry Moore and Choreographer, Adam Cates.The design team includes sets by Heather Wolensky, lights by Jay Scott, costumes by Jessa-Raye Court, sound by Sara Even.

Performances are Thursday September 20 at 8PM, Friday September 21 at 8PM, Tuesday September 25 at 1PM, Wednesday September 26 at 4:30PM, Friday September 28 at 4:30PM, Sunday September 30 at 8PM.

Tickets ($20) are available for reservation at 212-352-3101 or visit www.nymf.org to purchase tickets online. The Acorn Theatre is located at 410 West 42nd Street, (between 9th and 10th Ave).

Now in its 4th year, The New York Musical Theatre Festival is the largest musical theatre event in America.NYMF premiered 99 new musicals during its first three seasons, with more than a dozen of these shows transferring to successful off-Broadway and regional productions.NYMF is widely regarded as the premier source for new material and talent discovery.