Tails will wag Off-Broadway when a new musical featuring a quintet of canine characters begins previews June 7th and opens June 18th at the 45th Street Theatre (354 W. 45th St.).
Directed and choreographed by Amas Musical Theatre's Christopher Scott,
Tails features music by Jess Platt and book and lyrics by Mark Masi.
"
Tails tells the story of five dogs in a dog pound who wait
and hope to be chosen for adoption," according to production notes.
"The dogs include: Speagle, the love smitten mutt; Sophie, the show
dog; and a new puppy surrounded by mystery," state press notes. Bethe Austin,
Miguel Cervantes,
William Thomas Evans,
Gerry McIntyre and Tracey Stephens will star in
Tails, which will feature musical direction by Matt Eisenstein.
"We are having great fun bringing
Tails to life because this
full book musical is of interest to dog lovers, musical theatre
enthusiasts as well as families," stated
Eric Krebs, who will produce the show.
Tails will boast sets by Peter Feuchtwanger, lighting by Mitch Dana and
costumes by Cheryl McCarron.
Tickets for
Tails are available at $45, and a family package of four tickets can be purchased for $135.
Tails
plays Tuesday-Saturday at 8 PM with matinees on Saturday at 2:30 PM and
Sundays at 3 PM. Call (212) 352-3101, or visit
www.theatermania.com or
www.tailsthemusical.com for tickets.
