Evil Dead the Musical will come alive at New World Stages on Monday, October 2 for an unlimited Off-Broadway run. The official opening is set for Wednesday, November 1 at 7:00 PM.
"A 'dis-arm-ingly' riotous musical comedy based on Sam Raimi's 80s cult-classic horror films,
Evil Dead the Musical unearths the old familiar story: boy and friends take a weekend getaway at abandoned cabin, boy expects to get lucky, boy unleashes ancient evil spirit, friends turn into Candarian Demons, boy fights until dawn to survive. As musical mayhem descends upon this sleepover in the woods, "camp" takes on a whole new meaning. Buzzing chainsaws and dancing demons add to the frenzy, slaying audiences with a tale of lust, love and dismemberment," as the show is described in press notes.
Directed by three-time Tony Award-winner
Hinton Battle and Christopher Bond,
Evil Dead the Musical includes book and lyrics by George Reinblatt, music by Frank Cipolla, Christopher Bond, Melissa Morris and George Reinblatt with music supervision by Frank Cipolla and choreography by
Hinton Battle.
Over the years, the
Evil Dead films have garnered an enormous following and enduring cult appeal as fans have deemed the films not only scary, but wildly funny. "
Evil Dead definitely has an element of farce and camp," observes
Evil Dead the Musical co-creator and co-director Christopher Bond, "turning it into a musical was just the next logical step.
Evil Dead the Musical will possess New World Stages, Stage 1 (340 West 50th Street, between 8th & 9th Avenues) starting Monday, October 2 and will play as follows: Monday through Thursday at 8:00 PM, Friday at 7:30 PM, Saturday at 7:00 PM with special late night performances Friday & Saturday at 11:00 PM.
Ticket are $25 to $65.
"Splatter Zone" tickets are available in the front rows of the theater for $25.00. Patrons in the "splatter zone" should be prepared for a "bloody" good time and dress accordingly. A limited number of $25.00 student rush tickets will be available, with valid ID, on the day of performances at the Box Office (subject to availability).
Tickets may be purchased by visiting Telecharge.com, calling (212) 239-6200 or by visiting the New World Stages Box Office (340 West 50th Street - Sunday & Monday 1:00 – 6:00 PM and Tuesday through Saturday 1:00 – 7:30 PM).
For more information, visit
www.EvilDeadTheMusical.com.
