Photo Coverage: Adrift in Macao Press Rehearsal

The cast and creative team of Adrift in Macao, a new musical with book and lyrics by />/>Christopher Durang/> and music by Peter Melnick, recently gathered for a press rehearsal.

Presented by Primage Stages in its New York premiere, Adrift in Macao will begin performances Tuesday evening, January 23, 2007 for a limited engagement through Sunday afternoon, March 4, 2007 at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues). Opening night is Tuesday evening, February 13, 2007 at 7:00PM

Directed by Sheryl Kaller with choreography by />/>Christopher Gattelli/> and musical direction by Fred Lassen, the seven-member cast features Sunset Boulevard Tony-nominee />/>Alan Campbell/>, />/>Will Swenson/>, and from the Philadelphia Theatre Company's production of the show, />/>Rachel deBenedet/>, />/>Orville Mendoza/>, and Michele Ragusa, each of whom won Barrymore Awards for their performances. They will be joined by />/>Jonathan Rayson/> and Elisa Van Duyne.  Adrift in Macao is "a madcap musical parody of glamorous films noirs, in which the leading lady can always get a job singing in nightclubs no matter how she sings, and the leading man is always mysterious and can't go home for murky reasons he won¹t explain. From the opium dens of China to the lowlife bars of New York, Durang and composer Melnick take us on a hilarious tour through the post-WWII years complete with intrigue, silliness, and a playfully melodic score," according to production notes.

For further information, visit www.primarystages.com.

 
Primary Stages Artistic Director Andrew Leynse

Alan Campbell/> and Rachel deBenedet/>

Alan Campbell/> and Michelle Ragusa

Christopher Gatelli (Choreographer)

The creative team (clockwise from top left): Christopher Gatelli, Fred Lassen (Music Director), Peter Melnick (Music), Sheryl Kaller (Director), and Christopher Durang/> (Book and Lyrics)

Rachel deBenedet/>, Michelle Ragusa and Alan Campbell/>

Rachel deBenedet/> and Alan Campbell/>

Rachel deBenedet/> and Christopher Durang/>

Sheryl Kaller and Peter Melnick

Orville Mendoza/> and Michelle Ragusa

Orville Mendoza/> and Michelle Ragusa

Jonathan Rayson/> and Will Swenson/>

Sheryl Kaller

Will Swenson/>

Rachel deBenedet/>, Michelle Ragusa and Alan Campbell/>

Rachel deBenedet/>, Michelle Ragusa and Alan Campbell/>

Rachel deBenedet/>, Jonathan Rayson/> and Will Swenson/>

Michelle Ragusa

Jonathan Rayson/>