The highly anticipated Off-Broadway premiere of MIGHTY REAL: A FABULOUS SYLVESTER MUSICAL - the brand new musical that celebrates the life of the original 1970s disco queen SYLVESTER, with songs like "(You Make Me Feel) Mighty Real", "Can't Stop Dancing" and "You Are My Friend", begins previews at Theatre at St. Clement's on September 5th, 2014 with an opening set for September 14th, 2014. In celebration of Pride Weekend, the show gave a special preview at Sirius XM Radio. Check out photos from the soundcheck below!
As previously reported, the principal cast will feature Anthony Wayne (PIPPIN, Anything Goes) as Sylvester, Anastacia McCleskey (VIOLET, Book of Mormon) as Izora and Jacqueline B. Arnold (We Will Rock You, PRISCILLA) as Martha. Completed casting will include DeAnne Stewart and Jack Fuller both as Sylvester Singers.
MIGHTY REAL is directed by both Anthony Wayne and Kendrell Bowman with the book written by Wayne. Bowman (celebrity fashion stylist for artist such as K. Michelle, Lauriana Mae and David Banner) recreates the 1970s couture as Costume Designer. Lighting design is by Tony Nominee David Lander with sound design by Rafe Carlotto (Sound Associates) and set creation by Todd Frank.
Tickets are on sale to the general public today, June 2nd via www.FabulousSylvester.com.
Photo Credit: Walter McBride
Soundcheck for 'Mighty Real: A Fabulous Sylvester Musical' Live at Sirius XM Radio on June 27, 2014 in New York City.
Anthony Wayne with Anastacia McCleskey and Jacqueline Arnold
Anthony Wayne with Anastacia McCleskey and Jacqueline Arnold
Anthony Wayne with Anastacia McCleskey and Jacqueline Arnold
Anthony Wayne with Anastacia McCleskey and Jacqueline Arnold
Anthony Wayne with Anastacia McCleskey and Jacqueline Arnold
Anthony Wayne with Anastacia McCleskey and Jacqueline Arnold
Anthony Wayne with Anastacia McCleskey and Jacqueline Arnold
Anthony Wayne with Anastacia McCleskey and Jacqueline Arnold
Anthony Wayne with Anastacia McCleskey and Jacqueline Arnold
Anthony Wayne with Anastacia McCleskey and Jacqueline Arnold
Anthony Wayne with Anastacia McCleskey and Jacqueline Arnold
Anthony Wayne with Anastacia McCleskey and Jacqueline Arnold
Anthony Wayne with Anastacia McCleskey and Jacqueline Arnold
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