The premiere of the new musical, The Time Machine, with book by David Mauk and Brenda Mandabach, music and lyrics by David Mauk, is an Official Selection of the 2017 New York Musical Festival, directed by Justin Baldridge with choreography by Jim Cooney and music direction by Kristen Lee Rosenfeld. The Time Machine opened on July 11, 2017 and will play a total of 6 performances at The Acorn Theatre at Theatre Row (410 W 42nd Street). BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
In this wicked retelling of the classic novel by H.G. Wells, a troubled inventor discovers a modern dystopia where machines are nonexistent and love is forbidden. Extraordinary events force him to venture underground where he must face the demons that control his future.
The Time Machine stars: Michael Hunsaker (Chance and Chemistry) as Thomas, Bligh Voth (Million Dollar Quartet) as Wenissa, Marc Moritz (Yentl) as Uncle Filby, Barbara McCulloh (Peter Pan) as Mrs. Watchett, Michael Thatcher (Julius Caesar) as Nathaniel Sayer, Doug Chitel (Ragtime) as Dean, Lori Tishfield as Elizabeth, Martavius Parrish (Priscilla Queen of the Desert) as Reverend, Randal Keith (Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera) as Professor Dash, and ensemble members Shiloh Goodin, Aisling Halpin, Darrel T. Joe, Lamont Walker II, and Tony II Lorrich.
The creative team includes Lauren Mills (Scenic Design), Vanessa Leuck (Costume Design), Jamie Roderick (Lighting Designer), Patrick LaChance (Sound Design), Don Cieslik (Projections Designer), and Adele Rylands (Fight Director). Alice Pollitt is the Production Stage Manager.
NYMF Passes are now available for purchase at nymf.org/pass. Individual tickets are available at nymf.org or by calling (212) 352-3101.
Photo Credit: Russ Rowland
The cast of THE TIME MACHINE
Randal Keith, Marc Moritz, and Michael Hunsaker
Marc Moritz, Michael Hunsaker, and the cast of THE TIME MACHINE
The cast of THE TIME MACHINE
Michael Hunsaker (center) and the cast of THE TIME MACHINE
Michael Hunsaker (center) and the cast of THE TIME MACHINE
The cast of THE TIME MACHINE
The cast of THE TIME MACHINE
Marc Moritz, Lori Tishfield, Tony II Lorich, Bligh Voth, and Michael Hunsaker
Michael Hunsaker and Bligh Voth
Michael Hunsaker and the cast of THE TIME MACHINE
Bligh Voth and Michael Hunsaker (center) with the cast of THE TIME MACHINE
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