THE DEAD LEGEND to Make New York Premiere at NYMF, 7/12-13

NEW YORK MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL (NYMF) and the UNIVERSITY OF GREAT FALLS (UGF) are pleased to announce the New York premiere production of Michael Gilboe's, in collaboration with the students of The University of Great Falls, THE DEAD LEGEND, directed by MICHAEL GILBOE. THE DEAD LEGEND will play three performances only as part NYMF at the PTC Performance Space (555 West 42nd Street). Performances are Friday, July, 12th at 4:30 pm and 8:00 pm and Saturday, July, 13th at 12pm.

The celebrity performances never stop at THE DEAD LEGEND, an afterlife nightclub emceed by Harry Houdini. When a mysterious woman dangles the chance for someone to "move on," these legends must perform like never before.

This original musical written and performed by the musical theatre students of University of Great Falls, Montana, a private, Catholic University which until two years ago had no theater department, and educates 1,074 students.

The production stars 18 UGF Students play the following roles: Bela Lugosi, Errol Flynn, Frank Zappa, Sid Vicious, Harry Houdini, Humphrey Bogart, Chris Farley, Jim Henson, William Shakespeare, Minnie Pearl,
Janis Joplin, Lucille Ball, Eartha Kitt, Judy Garland, Elizabeth Taylor, Marilyn Monroe, Clara Bow, Gloria Swanson, Amy Winehouse, Mysterious Woman

The production features set design by Rebecca M. Quirk and E.J. Moran, costume design by Vicki Turnbull, and lighting design by April Wendt. Marisa Barnes is the sound designer and Mariah Hodge is the stage manager.

THE DEAD LEGEND plays the following performances:

July 12 at 4:30 pm and 8:00 pm

July 13 at 12 pm

Tickets are $25 and are now available online at www.nymf.org or by calling 866-811-4111. Tickets may also be purchased in-person at the theatre ½ hour prior to performance.

Running Time: 125 minutes (including intermission)

Website: http://www.nymf.org/tickets/2013-events/dead-legend